Structure, fractality, mechanics and durability of calcium silicate hydrates

S Tang, Y Wang, Z Geng, X Xu, W Yu, J Chen - Fractal and Fractional, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cement-based materials are widely utilized in infrastructure. The main product of hydrated
products of cement-based materials is calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) gels that are …

Electrical resistivity and electrical impedance measurement in mortar and concrete elements: A systematic review

G Cosoli, A Mobili, F Tittarelli, GM Revel, P Chiariotti - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Featured Application Systematic review of electrical resistivity and impedance
measurements methods and applications on cement-based materials. Abstract This paper …

Application of low-field NMR to the pore structure of concrete

L Liu, Z He, X Cai, S Fu - Applied Magnetic Resonance, 2021 - Springer
In the present study, we used low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR)
measurements and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) to evaluate the influence of the …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of silica fume and PVA fiber on the abrasion resistance and volume stability of concrete

L Wang, SH Zhou, Y Shi, SW Tang, E Chen - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
The effects of silica fume, PVA fiber and their combinations on the mechanical properties,
microstructure, abrasion resistance and volume stability of cement pastes and/or fly ash …

Determining porosity and pore network connectivity of cement-based materials by a modified non-contact electrical resistivity measurement: Experiment and theory

R He, H Ma, RB Hafiz, C Fu, X **, J He - Materials & Design, 2018 - Elsevier
A modified non-contact electrical resistivity measurement is proposed to determine porosity
and pore network connectivity of cement-based materials. The porosity of mortar with …

[HTML][HTML] Development of a durability indicator to forecast the efficiency of preventive measures against external sulphate attack

DJ De Souza, LFM Sanchez, J Hoppe Filho… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
Currently, the C 3 A content of binders is considered the most important factor contributing to
external sulphate attack (ESA) deterioration. However, portlandite is also deemed to play a …

Study on hydration reaction and structure evolution of cemented paste backfill in early-age based on resistivity and hydration heat

L Liu, P Yang, B Zhang, C Huan, L Guo, Q Yang… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In order to reveal the hydration reaction of cemented paste backfill (CPB) more
comprehensively, the non-contact electrical resistivity (NER) and microcalorimeter (TAM Air) …

The role of metakaolin in pore structure evolution of Portland cement pastes revealed by an impedance approach

R Cai, Z Tian, H Ye, Z He, S Tang - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2021 - Elsevier
Metakaolin has been shown to play a significant role in the pore structure evolution of
cementitious materials due to its high pozzolanic reactivity and small fineness. In this work …

Nanoindentation and porosity fractal dimension of calcium carbonate whisker reinforced cement paste after elevated temperatures (up to 900∘ C)

LI Li, Z Li, M Cao, YI Tang, ZHE Zhang - Fractals, 2021 - World Scientific
Calcium carbonate whisker (CW) can work as a cost-effective and environment friendly
micro-fiber in reinforcing cementitious composites. Influence of high temperature on micro …

A review on fractal footprint of cement-based materials

S Tang, J Huang, L Duan, P Yu, E Chen - Powder technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Cement-based materials are the most used construction and building materials in the world.
This paper reviews the state-of-the-art of fractal geometry on cement-based materials. The …