Application of nanoindentation technology in rocks: a review
Nanoindentation has become an increasingly popular method to determine the mechanical
properties of both homogeneous and heterogeneous materials. Rocks are inherently …
properties of both homogeneous and heterogeneous materials. Rocks are inherently …
Effect of Ca/Si and Al/Si on micromechanical properties of C (-A)-SH
Calcium silicate aluminate hydrate (C (-A)-SH) is the main hydration product used in cement-
based materials. It plays a specific role in both the mechanical properties and volumetric …
based materials. It plays a specific role in both the mechanical properties and volumetric …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of nano-to-micro-scale geomechanical properties and their time-dependent behavior: Current status and progressive perspectives
MC Ngoma, O Kolawole - Rock Mechanics Bulletin, 2024 - Elsevier
Rocks can deform at varying scales (nano-, micro-and macro-scale) under different
temperatures, pressures, stresses, and time conditions. Sub-core scale (nano-to micro …
temperatures, pressures, stresses, and time conditions. Sub-core scale (nano-to micro …
Mechanical property, nanopore structure and drying shrinkage of metakaolin-based geopolymer with waste glass powder
This paper investigates the mechanical properties, nanopore structure and drying shrinkage
behavior of the metakaolin-based geopolymer mixtures containing 0%–20% waste glass …
behavior of the metakaolin-based geopolymer mixtures containing 0%–20% waste glass …
Nanoindentation investigation of creep properties of calcium silicate hydrates
M Vandamme, FJ Ulm - Cement and Concrete Research, 2013 - Elsevier
The creep properties of calcium silicate hydrates (CSH) are assessed by means of
nanoindentation creep experiments on a wide range of substoichiometric cement pastes …
nanoindentation creep experiments on a wide range of substoichiometric cement pastes …
Development of sustainable ultra-high performance concrete recycling aluminum production waste
H Tran, L Sorelli, OA Hisseine, D Bouchard… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concretes (UHPC) are a promising means to foster sustainable and
resilient infrastructures as they allow reducing concrete volume, while enhancing structural …
resilient infrastructures as they allow reducing concrete volume, while enhancing structural …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behaviour of CSH agglomerates at multiscale
Abstract Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate (CSH) is the primary binding phase in cement and plays a
crucial role in lifecycle performance of concrete. Understanding its multiscale mechanical …
crucial role in lifecycle performance of concrete. Understanding its multiscale mechanical …
Long-term creep properties of cementitious materials: Comparing microindentation testing with macroscopic uniaxial compressive testing
Q Zhang, R Le Roy, M Vandamme, B Zuber - Cement and Concrete …, 2014 - Elsevier
This study is dedicated to comparing minutes-long microindentation creep experiments on
cement paste with years-long macroscopic creep experiments on concrete and months-long …
cement paste with years-long macroscopic creep experiments on concrete and months-long …
Basic creep of cement paste at early age-the role of cement hydration
In this work, the uniaxial creep in compression during the first days of hydration is studied
experimentally on cement pastes with w/c of 0.50. In order to assess the effect of the …
experimentally on cement pastes with w/c of 0.50. In order to assess the effect of the …
Basic creep and fracture response of fine recycled aggregate concrete
We investigate the basic creep and fracture response of fine recycled aggregate concrete
using nanoscale mechanical characterization modules integrated with nonlinear …
using nanoscale mechanical characterization modules integrated with nonlinear …