Abstract
This study was aimed at investigating potential correlations between microstructure properties of cementitious paste samples and bulk properties of hardened concrete. In this study, defects in paste samples were detected and quantified by using X-Ray Micro-Computed Tomography (µ-CT) technique. These quantified defects in paste samples were correlated with bulk properties of corresponding concrete - electrical resistivity, drying shrinkage and degree of hydration from eight cementitious combinations. The results showed correlations between the degree of hydration in concrete and defects in paste. Additionally, the degree of cracking of paste samples can help predict drying shrinkage of resultant concrete.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century |
| State | Published - 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 12th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2022 - Amman, Jordan Duration: May 16 2022 → May 19 2022 |
Keywords
- Cement paste
- microstructures
- X-Ray Micro CT
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Management of Technology and Innovation