The ability to spatially and temporally quantify the state and distribution of moisture and ions
is of central importance to understanding the durability of cement-based materials and …

Cement-based materials (CBM) in humid environments, influenced by their inherent defects
and the presence of pore solution, exhibit poor electrical insulation performance. Low …

Concrete pavement durability in the United States is an important characteristic that owners
are considering in new construction and rehabilitation projects, and many are including …

The electrical properties, resistivity and conductivity, inform on the durability of cement-
based materials and can be used for monitoring and inspection of concrete structures. The …

Before using smart devices based on cementitious composites to monitor strain or stress in
structures, it is essential to calibrate the initial values of these devices under different …

Cementitious materials with a high degree of saturation (DOS) can develop freeze–thaw
damage when exposed to freezing temperatures. However, when the DOS of the material is …

This letter provides an overview of the continent's diversity in geography and climatic
exposure and the impact of chlorides on reinforced concrete structures in North America …

Recent specifications for concrete bulk resistivity tests (ASTM C 1876 and AASHTO TP 119)
recommend a submerged standard (simulated) pore solution (SPS, solution conductivity …

This study compares techniques to extract pore solution from fresh mixtures to measure the
resistivity of the extracted solution. The centrifuge approach for extracting pore solution and …

Electrical resistivity is increasingly used as a test method to assess the transport properties
of concrete. This paper describes an interlaboratory study that was conducted to determine …