A review on microstructural characterization of cement-based materials by AC impedance spectroscopy

X Hu, C Shi, X Liu, J Zhang, G De Schutter - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
As a non-destructive method, AC impedance spectroscopy is a promising technique for the
characterization of cement-based materials owing to its advantages in real time monitoring …

Electrical resistivity of plain cement-based materials based on ionic conductivity: A review of applications and conductive models

Y Sang, Y Yang, Q Zhao - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
As a non-destructive testing technology, the resistivity method can respond quickly to the
microstructure and macro-performance of cement-based materials (CBMs). This paper …

Practical evaluation of relationship between concrete resistivity, water penetration, rapid chloride penetration and compressive strength

AA Ramezanianpour, A Pilvar, M Mahdikhani… - … and Building Materials, 2011 - Elsevier
There are several factors and test methods for evaluating the durability of concrete. In recent
years a great deal of attention has been paid to research and development of relationships …

Calculation of ionic diffusion coefficients on the basis of migration test results

E Samson, J Marchand, KA Snyder - Materials and structures, 2003 - Springer
Migration tests are now commonly used to estimate the diffusion coefficients of cement-
based materials. Over the past decade, various approaches have been proposed to analyze …

Estimating the electrical conductivity of cement paste pore solutions from OH−, K+ and Na+ concentrations

KA Snyder, X Feng, BD Keen, TO Mason - Cement and concrete research, 2003 - Elsevier
A proposed method for estimating the electrical conductivity of cement paste pore solution at
25° C is based on the concentrations of OH−, K+ and Na+. The approach uses an equation …

Characterizing enhanced porosity concrete using electrical impedance to predict acoustic and hydraulic performance

N Neithalath, J Weiss, J Olek - Cement and Concrete Research, 2006 - Elsevier
Enhanced Porosity Concrete (EPC) is manufactured by gap grading coarse aggregates to
create interconnected porosity in the system. The porosity and physical features of the pore …

The mechanical strength, degree of hydration, and electrical resistivity of cement pastes modified with superabsorbent polymers

K Farzanian, KP Teixeira, IP Rocha… - … and Building Materials, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper examines the effect of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) with varied sizes and
absorption behaviors on the mechanical strength, hydration and transport characteristics of …

Determining porosity and pore network connectivity of cement-based materials by a modified non-contact electrical resistivity measurement: Experiment and theory

R He, H Ma, RB Hafiz, C Fu, X Jin, J He - Materials & Design, 2018 - Elsevier
A modified non-contact electrical resistivity measurement is proposed to determine porosity
and pore network connectivity of cement-based materials. The porosity of mortar with …

Effect of crack width on chloride diffusion coefficients of concrete by steady-state migration tests

SY Jang, BS Kim, BH Oh - Cement and Concrete Research, 2011 - Elsevier
The purpose of the present study is to explore the diffusion characteristics of cracked
concrete according to the width of cracks. Major test variables include crack width, concrete …

Factors that influence electrical resistivity measurements in cementitious systems

R Spragg, C Villani, K Snyder, D Bentz… - Transportation …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
The electrical resistivity of cement-based materials can be used in quality control or service
life prediction as an indicator of the fluid transport properties of these materials. Although …