Since their inception, computational homogenization methods based on the fast Fourier
transform (FFT) have grown in popularity, establishing themselves as a powerful tool …

Discrete models of solids have been motivated, in large part, by the discontinuous and
heterogeneous nature of material structure and its breakdown under loading. The …

The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) has a major detrimental impact on the structural
performance of concrete. This negative impact can be modulated by introducing mineral …

A well-known fact is that the mechanical properties of cement-based materials largely
depend on the material structure at the micro-and nano-scales. To understand and improve …

Scientific design of the composition of UHPC is important in achieving desired elastic
modulus and prediction. In this paper, an analytical model based on composition through …

This paper presents a study on the carbonation activated binders prepared from pure
calcium silicate phases, which included tricalcium silicate (3CaO. SiO 2,[C 3 S]), β-dicalcium …

Engineering cement-based composites requires a comprehensive understanding of the
microstructure features governing macroscopic properties. This work aims to foster the latest …

Accelerated carbonation is expected to be a potential technique for sustainable
development of cement-based materials, where the strength is significantly increased in …

The paper is focused on the experimental investigation of cement paste's tensile strength
and related mechanical properties at the micrometer level. Small scale specimens with …

Abstract Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) emulsion is commonly used in cement-based materials to
obtain higher performance. The present work investigates the interaction mechanisms …