Abstract
The presented study is related to the EU 7th Framework Programme CODICE (COmputationally Driven design of Innovative CEment-based materials). The main aim of the project is the development of a multi-scale model for the computer based simulation of mechanical and durability performance of cementitious materials.
This paper reports results of micro/nano scale characterisation and mechanical property mapping of cementitious skeletons formed by the cement hydration at different ages. Using the statistical nanoindentation and micro-mechanical property mapping technique, intrinsic properties of different hydrate phases, and also the possible interaction (or overlapping) of different phases (e.g. calcium-silcate-hydrates) has been studied.
Results of the mapping and statistical indentation testing appear to suggest the possible existence of more hydrate phases than the commonly reported LD and HD C-S-H and CH phases.
This paper reports results of micro/nano scale characterisation and mechanical property mapping of cementitious skeletons formed by the cement hydration at different ages. Using the statistical nanoindentation and micro-mechanical property mapping technique, intrinsic properties of different hydrate phases, and also the possible interaction (or overlapping) of different phases (e.g. calcium-silcate-hydrates) has been studied.
Results of the mapping and statistical indentation testing appear to suggest the possible existence of more hydrate phases than the commonly reported LD and HD C-S-H and CH phases.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-7 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | 13th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement - Madrid, Spain Duration: 3 Jul 2011 → 8 Jul 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 13th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Madrid |
| Period | 3/07/11 → 8/07/11 |