X-ray computed tomography (CT) can reveal the internal details of objects in three
dimensions non-destructively. In this Primer, we outline the basic principles of CT and …

Many crystallization processes of great importance, including frost heave, biomineralization,
the synthesis of nanomaterials, and scale formation, occur in small volumes rather than bulk …

High-resolution X-ray Computed Tomography (HRXCT) or micro-CT (μCT) is a frequently
used non-destructive 3D imaging and analysis technique for the investigation of internal …

Many existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures are suffering from corrosion damage. The
development of reliable tools to characterise and localise such damage is essential to …

Moisture is known to decrease the mechanical properties of brittle construction materials.
The present study focuses on the influence of moisture on the mechanical behavior of …

Four X-ray CT scans at 5μm spatial resolution using a 59kV X-ray source were taken of a
5mm diameter sample of Gosford sandstone under successively increasing pre-failure loads …

The anisotropic nature of fabric and internal structures plays a significant role in fluid flow,
heat transfer, and geomechanical behavior in rock. The existence and orientation of …

Shale is a typical heterogeneous geomaterial and investigation of the meso-structural
changes and crack evolution is beneficial to shale gas development. Understanding the …

Interactions between the environment and the building stones lead to their alteration,
besides water and air pollution play an important role. The link between air pollutants such …

Euville and Savonnières limestones were weathered by acid test and this resulted in the
formation of a gypsum crust. In order to characterize the crystallization pattern and the …