Research progress in advanced nanomechanical characterization of cement-based materials

Z Luo, W Li, K Wang, SP Shah - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2018 - Elsevier
Advanced characterization techniques have provided powerful tools for characterizations of
materials at micro-and nano-scales worldwide. Although some overviews on …

Non-destructive characterization of pore structure and chloride diffusion coefficient of cementitious materials with modified non-contact electrical resistivity method

Y Wang, Z Liu, F Wang, Y Li, S Gao, J Jiang - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The intricate pore structure of cement-based materials passively influences chloride ion
transport and mechanical properties. Existing non-contact electrical resistivity measurement …

The state-of-art in characterizing the micro/nano-structure and mechanical properties of cement-based materials via scratch test

J Liu, Q Zeng, S Xu - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The mechanical properties of cement-based materials (CBMs) largely depend on their
microstructures. For understanding the engineering performances of CBMs, it is essential to …

Development of micro and macro fracture properties of cementitious materials exposed to freeze-thaw environment at early ages

W Kong, Y Wei, Y Wang, A Sha - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The freeze–thaw cycles can affect the fracture properties of early age cementitious materials
significantly. Considering the multiscale and multiphase nature of cementitious materials, it …

Nano/microcharacterization on mechanical properties and structures of geopolymeric matrices and interfacial transition zones

Z Luo - 2021 - opus.lib.uts.edu.au
This study aims to promote the fundamental understanding of fly ash-based geopolymer
through micro and nanoscale mechanical and structural characterization. Geopolymer …