Hamid Nikraz
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Investigation of Fly Ash-Bentonite Mixture as Waste Containment Liner under Wetting-Drying Cycles
Investigation of Fly Ash-Bentonite Mixture as Waste Containment Liner under Wetting-Drying Cycles Open
Desiccation cracks in clay soils are a serious problem in landfill liner. This study aims to evaluate the behaviour of soil cracks in fly ash-bentonite mixtures as land-fill lining materials under wet-dry cycles and analyse the crack inten…
View article: The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review
The Effects of Crystalline Admixtures on Concrete Permeability and Compressive Strength: A Review Open
The durability and strength of concrete in construction can be significantly compromised by permeability issues, which pose considerable challenges to its long-term effectiveness and reliability. By analyzing six selected articles from the…
View article: Stress and Strain Characteristics in Flexible Pavement Using Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
Stress and Strain Characteristics in Flexible Pavement Using Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Open
A new numerical simulation was developed to obtain various structural parameters by employing a nonlinear finite element method using ABAQUS: stress, strain, and the displacement response of five layers on the flexible pavement. The primar…
View article: Factors affecting assessment and back-analysis by piezometer monitoring
Factors affecting assessment and back-analysis by piezometer monitoring Open
The use of prefabricated vertical drains with preloading option is the most widely-used ground improvement method for the improvement of marine clays in land reclamation projects. The assessment of the degree of consolidation of the marine…
View article: Factors affecting field settlement assessment and back-analysis by the Asaoka and hyperbolic methods
Factors affecting field settlement assessment and back-analysis by the Asaoka and hyperbolic methods Open
Thick deposits of marine clay are commonly present in the coastal regions of the tropics. Land reclamation on this marine clay formation will require some form of ground treatment works to accelerate the consolidation process. The aim of t…
View article: Field instrumentation monitoring of land reclamation projects on marine clay foundations
Field instrumentation monitoring of land reclamation projects on marine clay foundations Open
In land reclamation on marine clay formations, ground improvement works is often necessary to be carried out in order to negate future settlement under the projected dead and live loads. In the case of thick deposits of marine clay, it is …
View article: Pre-reclamation in situ testing of soft soil
Pre-reclamation in situ testing of soft soil Open
The Changi East Reclamation Project in the Republic of Singapore comprises the ground improvement of marine clay with the installation of prefabricated vertical drains and subsequent preloading. Prior to the commencement of land reclamatio…
View article: Determinants of Corporate Water Disclosure in Indonesia
Determinants of Corporate Water Disclosure in Indonesia Open
Water information disclosure by companies in Indonesia has become an important commitment to safeguarding water resources and taking responsibility for the environment and stakeholders. This study has two objectives. First, it investigates…
View article: Corporate Governance Research in Asian Countries: A Bibliometric and Content Analysis (2001–2021)
Corporate Governance Research in Asian Countries: A Bibliometric and Content Analysis (2001–2021) Open
Corporate failure suggests that weak corporate governance leads to frail institutions and exposes them to severe crises. Asian countries have faced financial crises in three different periods, most recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A …
View article: New Models for the Properties of Warm Mix Asphalt with Sasobit
New Models for the Properties of Warm Mix Asphalt with Sasobit Open
Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) is a set of technologies that uses additives to reduce binder viscosity and increase mixture workability, which provides a complete coating of aggregates at lower temperatures around 100 °C to 130 °C. Organic wax or …
View article: Mechanical Properties of Cold Mix Asphalt (CMA) Mixed with Recycled Asphalt Pavement
Mechanical Properties of Cold Mix Asphalt (CMA) Mixed with Recycled Asphalt Pavement Open
From the perspective of sustainability and environmental concerns, the use of cold-mix asphalt (CMA) and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is more advantageous than the use of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and warm mix asphalt (WMA). Some researcher…
View article: A Comparison on Physical and Rheological Properties of Three Different Waste Plastic-Modified Bitumen
A Comparison on Physical and Rheological Properties of Three Different Waste Plastic-Modified Bitumen Open
This study aims to investigate the effect and the possibility of using waste plastic as a sustainable cost-effective polymer to modify bitumen binders. Different types of waste plastic have been used in this modification, including polyeth…
View article: Effects of Ground-Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag Used as Filler in Dense Graded Asphalt
Effects of Ground-Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag Used as Filler in Dense Graded Asphalt Open
Industrial waste materials are increasingly being used in asphalt to improve pavement quality and reduce environmental impacts. The aim of this research was to test the pavement distress-related effects of using ground-granulated blast-fur…
View article: Evaluation of the Performance of Two Australian Waste-Plastic-Modified Hot Mix Asphalts
Evaluation of the Performance of Two Australian Waste-Plastic-Modified Hot Mix Asphalts Open
The construction of hundreds of kilometres of roads around the world every year results in the consumption of large amounts of raw materials and the depletion of natural resources. In addition, technologically advanced countries such as Au…
View article: Assessments of moisture damage resistance of asphalt concrete mixtures and asphalt mastic with various mineral fillers
Assessments of moisture damage resistance of asphalt concrete mixtures and asphalt mastic with various mineral fillers Open
Resistance to moisture damage is crucial for asphalt concrete. Fine-particle mineral fillers have been used to leverage such resistance. This study examines the effects of different types of mineral fillers on the rheology and resistance t…
View article: The Influence of a Field-Aged Asphalt Binder and Aggregates on the Skid Resistance of Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt
The Influence of a Field-Aged Asphalt Binder and Aggregates on the Skid Resistance of Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt Open
The application of asphalt hot mix recycling is one challenge in sustainable road pavement research. In addition to the vast amount of research on the performance of recycled asphalt–concrete, the research on the frictional resistance of r…
View article: Evaluating the Rheological Properties and ageing Resistance of Waste PET-Modified Bitumen Binder
Evaluating the Rheological Properties and ageing Resistance of Waste PET-Modified Bitumen Binder Open
Reusing waste plastic can significantly contribute to saving the environment from further pollution and the economy from extra expenses. Waste plastics have a vital role in the current asphalt applications. Trial sections of roads made wit…
View article: The Addition of a High Dosage of Rubber to Asphalt Mixtures: The Effects on Rutting and Fatigue
The Addition of a High Dosage of Rubber to Asphalt Mixtures: The Effects on Rutting and Fatigue Open
Bitumen is subjected to cracks and damage during its service life. Adding a material with the potential to increase the durability of bitumen can expand its service life and reduce maintenance costs. Previous studies indicate that adding c…
View article: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Effect on Asphalt Performance
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Effect on Asphalt Performance Open
The asphalt industry is increasingly developing with greater focus on sustainability. This study focuses on the benefits of a binder modification of stone mastic asphalt (SMA) by adding a rubber—ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)—into…
View article: Laboratory Properties of Waste PET Plastic-Modified Asphalt Mixes
Laboratory Properties of Waste PET Plastic-Modified Asphalt Mixes Open
Commercial polymers have been used in pavement modification for decades; however, a major drawback of these polymers is their high cost. Waste plastic polymers could be used as a sustainable and cost-effective additive for improving asphal…
View article: Performance of the Steel Fibre Reinforced Rigid Concrete Pavement in Fatigue
Performance of the Steel Fibre Reinforced Rigid Concrete Pavement in Fatigue Open
Four-point bending fatigue experimental work was conducted on specimens that were cut from slabs to examine the fatigue life of concrete pavements. The variables considered were the volume fraction of fibres added in plain or steel bar rei…
View article: An Investigation into Performance of Cement-Stabilized Kaolinite Clay with Recycled Seashells Exposed to Sulphate
An Investigation into Performance of Cement-Stabilized Kaolinite Clay with Recycled Seashells Exposed to Sulphate Open
Sulphate attack is one of the key issues in geotechnical engineering. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of the seashell to reduce negative impacts of the magnesium sulphate concentration on the cement-stabilized clay mixtures by …
View article: Effect of addition of recycled tyre on nitrate resistance of clay
Effect of addition of recycled tyre on nitrate resistance of clay Open
This study investigates effect of addition of ground recycled tyre on ammonium nitrate exposed specimens by performing a significant number of unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests when cured at different curing periods. The results …
View article: Study on HDPE Effect on Rutting Resistance of Binder
Study on HDPE Effect on Rutting Resistance of Binder Open
Literature has shown positive results to using waste plastic as an alternative source for PMBs where considerable interest in using waste High-density polyethylene (HDPE) has been highlighted on improving rutting resistance. Most important…
View article: Effect of loading strain rate on creep and stress-relaxation characteristics of sandy silt
Effect of loading strain rate on creep and stress-relaxation characteristics of sandy silt Open
Silty soil is abundant in alluvium deposits within urban areas, and determination of its long-term settlement characteristics is a crucial issue. This study aims to investigate the effect of four different strain rates (i.e., 1, 0.1, 0.01,…