- Author
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Bentz, D. P.
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Garboczi, E. J.
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Jennings, H. M.
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Quenard, D. A.
- Title
- Multi-Scale Digital-Image-Based Modelling of Cement-Based Materials.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Northwestern Uinv., Evanston, IL
Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment, Saint-Martin d'Heres, France
- Book or Conf
- Materials Research Society. Microstructure of Cement-Based Systems/Bonding and Interfaces in Cementitious Materials Symposia. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Volume 370. November 28-December 1, 1994,
Materials Research Society, Pittsburgh, PA,
Boston, MA,
Diamond, S.; Mindess, S.; Glasser, F. P.; Roberts, L. W.; Skalny, J. P.; Wakeley, L. D., Editors,
33-41 p.,
1995
- Keywords
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building technology
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cements
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computer models
- Abstract
- Computer modelling of the properties and performance of cement-based materials is complicated by the large range of relevant size scales. Processes occurring in the nanometer sized pores ultimately affect the performance of these materials at the structural level of meters and larger. One approach to alleviating this complication is the development of a suite of models, consisting of individual digital-image-based structural models for the calcium silicate hydrate gel at the nanometer level, the hydrated cement paste at the micrometer level, and a mortar or concrete at the millimeter level. Computations performed at one level provide input properties to be used in simulations of performance at the next higher level. This methodology is demonstrated for the property of ionic diffusivity in saturated concrete. The more complicated problem of drying shrinkage is also addressed.