Carbonation of cementitious materials is one of the most important reasons leading to the
deterioration of steel-reinforced concrete structures. After years of research, different models …

Alkali-activated binders for concrete composites are emerging as the available low-
embodied-carbon alternatives to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Despite decades of …

The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) can improve the properties of
concrete, reduce pressure on natural resources and CO 2 emissions. However, certain …

Reinforced concrete (RC) structures have been severely threatened by chloride attacks
during long-term service, particularly under mechanical loading conditions. This study …

Concrete durability degradation problems have received considerable attention in both
research field and concrete industry during recent decades. To better understand the …

The interfacial transition zone (ITZ), located between aggregate and cement paste, has the
features of high porosity, low unhydrated cement content, and enrichment of calcium …

Reinforced concrete structures exposed to marine environments often experience chloride
ingress, reinforcement corrosion, and corrosion‐induced cracking. The electrochemical …

As the main hydration product of concrete materials, calcium silicate hydrate (CSH)
determines the service life of the concrete. In this work, molecular dynamics was employed …

In circumstances with wastewater and seawater, the behavior of multi-ions including
calcium, chloride and others in concrete attracts attention. The present study investigated the …

Permeability is a fundamental physical property of a cement-based material and is closely
related to its pore structure. This study developed an improved model for permeability …