The nano-to-micro mesoscale is crucial for cementitious materials; here reactions and
interactions between molecules produce complex mechanisms that determine the behavior …

From telescope lenses to optical fibers and smartphone screens, glasses have been key
enablers in human history. Unlike crystalline materials, glasses can virtually feature any …

This paper investigates the scaling of the nanoscopic elastic and tensile failure properties of
calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH). We report a Zhurkov-like scaling behavior for disordered …

Geopolymers are hydrated aluminosilicates with excellent binding properties. Geopolymers
appeal to the construction sector as a more sustainable alternative to traditional cements …

The time-dependent response of structural materials dominates our aging infrastructure's life
expectancy and has important resilience implications. For calcium-silicate-hydrates, the glue …

Abstract Machine learning (ML) regression methods are promising tools to develop models
predicting the properties of materials by learning from existing databases. However …

Upon sustained loading, colloidal gels tend to feature delayed viscoplastic creep
deformations. However, the relationship, if any, between the structure and creep dynamics of …

From infrastructure to national defense construction, concrete has been a key enabler in
human history. While as the main binding material, ordinary Portland cement production …

The constituents of oxide glasses are typically classified as network formers, which form the
rigid backbone of glasses, and network modifiers, which tend to either charge stabilize …

Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) is the main hydration product of Portland cement, while
fundamental questions persist regarding its colloidal structure and water content. In this …