- Author
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Garboczi, E. J.
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Bentz, D. P.
- Title
- Computer-Based Models of the Microstructure and Properties of Cement-Based Materials.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Book or Conf
- Chemistry of Cement, 9th International Congress. Proceedings. Volume 6. Reports on Special Panel Discussions and Poster Papers. National Council for Cement and Building Materials. 1992,
National Council for Cement and Building Materials, New Delhi, Incia,
New Delhi, India,
3-15 p.,
1992
- Keywords
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cements
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digital images
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electrical resitivity
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computer models
- Identifiers
- model survey and classification; digital-image-based computer model; interfacial zone microstructure; electrical conductivity of cement paste
- Abstract
- As computers, with larger memories and faster computational speeds, have become more available to scientists and engineers, new uses have been found that are systematically transforming many areas of science and engineering. The field of cement-based materials is no exception. The use of computer-based models has, in the past 5-6 years, made possible for the first time semi-quantitative theoretical understanding of some aspects of microstructure and properties of cement-based materials. This paper focuses on this specific area. We summarize the nature of, and results from, available computer-based models, classify them using the concept of a fundamental model, and discuss each model's intended users and computer requirements.