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Percolation of ITZs in Concrete and Effects of Attributing Factors
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In view of the importance of percolation of the interfacial transition zones (ITZs) in concrete to its transport properties, it is necessary to determine the ITZ percolation threshold for any aggregate gradation and ITZ ...
Three-Phase Composite Sphere Model for the Prediction of Chloride Diffusivity of Concrete
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In predicting the chloride diffusivity of concrete as a three-phase material, the morphological characteristics of the three phases, the physical properties of each phase constituent material, and the interactions of the ...
Analytical Solution for the Chloride Diffusivity of Hardened Cement Paste
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Due to its importance to the durability assessment and design of reinforced concrete structures located in a marine or deicing salt environment, it is essential to determine the chloride diffusivity of hardened cement ...
Analytical Prediction of the Young’s Modulus of Concrete with Spheroidal Aggregates
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The Young’s modulus of concrete is an important mechanical parameter for assessing the stiffness of concrete structures. The objective of this paper is to present an analytical method for evaluating the Young’s modulus of ...
Analytical Prediction of the Young’s Modulus of Concrete with Spheroidal Aggregates
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The Young’s modulus of concrete is an important mechanical parameter for assessing the stiffness of concrete structures. The objective of this paper is to present an analytical method for evaluating the Young’s modulus of ...
Simple Three-Step Analytical Scheme for Prediction of Elastic Moduli of Hardened Cement Paste
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Owing to their importance to the structural analysis and evaluation of cement-based materials, it is essential to determine the mechanical properties of cement paste. This paper presents a simple three-step analytical ...
Numerical Method for Predicting Young’s Modulus of Concrete with Aggregate Shape Effect
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Owing to its importance to the structural analysis and design of cement-based materials, it is essential to determine Young’s modulus of concrete. This paper presents a numerical method for predicting Young’s modulus of ...
Experiment and Modeling of the Effect of Aggregate Shape on the Chloride Diffusivity of Concrete
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effect of aggregate shape on the chloride diffusivity of concrete through laboratory experiments and theoretical analysis. In the experiment, three types of crystal glass spheroids ...
Numerical Method for Predicting Chloride Diffusivity of Mature Cement Paste
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper develops a highly efficient numerical method for estimating the chloride diffusivity of mature cement paste. In the method, the two-dimensional microstructure of cement paste is reconstructed through computer ...
Numerical Method for Predicting Chloride Diffusivity of Mature Cement Paste
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper develops a highly efficient numerical method for estimating the chloride diffusivity of mature cement paste. In the method, the two-dimensional microstructure of cement paste is reconstructed through computer ...