- Author
- Bentz, D. P. | Garboczi, E. J.
- Title
- Guide to Using HYDRA3D: A Three-Dimensional Digital-Image-Based Cement Microstructural Model.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- NISTIR 4746, January 1992, 95 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- cements | computer programs | computer models | hydration | interfacial zone | microstructure | percolation | simulation | software
- Abstract
- A computer program, HYDRA3D, to simulate cement microstructural development and quantify microstructural characteristics has been developed. HYDRA3D is a menu driven program available in either Fortran or C which allows a user to create a starting microstructure, execute hydration, measure phase fractions, and assess phase connectivity. This manual outlines the conceputal model on which HYDRA3D is based, describes the programs in detail, and provides examples of program usage. A system calling diagram, source code listings, guidelines for modifying the programs, and system requirements are provided in the Appendices.