Toward the prediction of pore volumes and freeze-thaw performance of concrete using thermodynamic modelling

K Bharadwaj, D Glosser, MK Moradllo, OB Isgor… - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
Many properties of concrete are related to its pore volume and pore structure. This paper
describes an approach to predict gel and capillary pore volumes and other hardened …

[PDF][PDF] A new mixture proportioning method for performance-based concrete

K Bharadwaj, OB Isgor, WJ Weiss… - ACI Mater …, 2022 - ir.library.oregonstate.edu
A new mixture proportioning method is developed for performance-based concrete with
supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). The method is based on the thermodynamic …

Toward a specification for transport properties of concrete based on the formation factor of a sealed specimen

W Weiss, T Barrett, C Qiao, H Todak - Advances in Civil Engineering …, 2016 - astm.org
This paper proposes that the formation factor can be used in performance-based
specifications as a fundamental measure of the transport properties of concrete. The …

[PDF][PDF] Electrical resistivity and formation factor of air-entrained concrete

C Qiao, MK Moradllo, H Hall, MT Ley… - ACI Materials …, 2019 - researchgate.net
This paper studies the influence of the air content on the electrical resistivity and formation
factor of the concrete as these measures are often used in specifications for acceptance and …

Electrical properties of cementitious systems: formation factor determination and the influence of conditioning procedures

R Spragg, C Villani, J Weiss - Advances in Civil …, 2016 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The number of people wanting to use electrical tests to determine the transport properties of
concrete has increased with advancements in the portability of hand-held testing devices …

Assessing a concrete's resistance to chloride ion ingress using the formation factor

R Spragg, C Qiao, T Barrett, J Weiss - Corrosion of steel in concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Concrete in service environments is often exposed to chloride ions which can accelerate the
degradation process by causing corrosion of the reinforcing steel. Resistivity measurements …

Comparison of linear temperature corrections and activation energy temperature corrections for electrical resistivity measurements of concrete

AT Coyle, RP Spragg… - Advances in Civil …, 2018 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Electrical resistivity measurements are increasingly being used as measurements for
concrete acceptance in practice. It has been shown that these measurements are sensitive …

Activation energy of conduction for use in temperature corrections on electrical measurements of concrete

AT Coyle, RP Spragg… - Advances in Civil …, 2019 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The formation factor obtained through electrical resistivity measurements is becoming a
popular method to determine transport properties of concrete. Resistivity measurements are …

Durability assessments of concrete using electrical properties and acoustic emission testing

HN Todak - 2015 - search.proquest.com
Premature damage deterioration has been observed in pavement joints throughout the
Midwestern region of the United States. Over time, severe joint damage creates a …

Effects of internal curing on inclusion in prepackaged cementitious grout and ultra-high performance concrete materials

N Saladi, I De la Varga, JF Munoz, R Spragg… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Proprietary, prepackaged materials such as some cementitious grouts and ultra-high
performance concretes (UHPC) are commonly used in the bridge construction industry due …