Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Tia Lab
Led by Mang Tia · Civil and Coastal Engineering
What we study
The Tia Lab studies materials and pavements, focusing on asphalt, concrete, and composite pavements. They use accelerated testing and instrumentation to evaluate pavement performance.
What working here is like
- Building & testing
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Evaluation of the applicability of the fiber-coating method as a CNTs dispersion technique based on the material properties of FRCC
2026 · Developments in the Built Environment
Tests a new way to mix tiny carbon tubes into concrete for better strength.
- Effect of MWCNTs-coated hook-end steel fibers as a dispersion method for MWCNTs on the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites
2025 · Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Tests a new method to mix carbon nanotubes with steel fibers to improve concrete strength.
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- A Review of the Performance Properties of Geopolymer Pavement-Quality Concrete
2025 · Construction Materials
Reviews how geopolymer concrete compares to traditional concrete for pavement use.
- Impact of alkali hydroxide selection on strength and shrinkage of multi-component alkali-activated mortars
2025 · Results in Engineering
Compares how different chemicals affect the strength of eco-friendly cement.
- Integrated evaluation of hydraulic and acoustic properties of high strength pervious concrete for urban pavement
2025 · Construction and Building Materials
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