Hysteretic behavior of water vapor sorption isotherms (WVSIs) has been widely recognized
as one of the main factors which can significantly affect moisture transport within building …

Water vapour sorption isotherms of cementitious materials reflect the multi-scale physical
microstructure through its interaction with moisture. Our ability to understand and predict …

The durability of reinforced concrete structures is closely related to moisture state in cement-
based materials. Therefore, it is crucial to develop moisture models that can accurately …

The temperature dependency of the adsorption isotherm renders its significance as one of
the primary input parameters in models dealing with moisture transport. The present study …

The durability of reinforced concrete structures and their service life are closely related to the
simultaneous occurrence of many physical and chemical phenomena. These phenomena …

This chapter deals with the way the evolution of barrier properties with time has been
predicted, with a focus on repository concepts in clay formations. It considers the stability of …

The kinetics and equilibrium of water vapor adsorption/desorption isotherm (WVSI) are
fundamental information for solid–moisture interaction in the microstructure of cement-based …

Concrete structures are often subjected to drying in the natural environment. To simulate
moisture transport in concrete during drying, a continuum model is commonly used, which …

A simple, analytical model was proposed to account for the effect of moderate temperature
on water retention in cement-based materials. The model takes advantage of the simplicity …

A method for the optimization of lime composite design is proposed to find a compromise
between their mechanical and thermal properties. In the first step, several composite …