Molecular simulation of calcium-silicate-hydrate and its applications: a comprehensive review

Q Luo, Y Xiang, Q Yang, T Liang, Y Xie - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) is a crucial component in cementitious materials which
greatly contributes to the strength and properties of cement-based concrete. However …

Evaluating bonding strength in UHPC-NC composite: A comprehensive review of direct and indirect characterization methods

L Zhao, Q Luo - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The bonding behavior between ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) and normal
concrete (NC) is crucial for enhancing the durability and performance of reparation and …

Insight into the flexural characteristics of rapid hardening ultra-high performance concrete (RH-UHPC) incorporating CSH seeds using acoustic emission technology

K Yang, G Long, Z Tang, G Ma, H Zhao, J He… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
With the increasing requirements for emergency repair projects, there is a pressing need for
high-quality repair materials. In this work, a series of rapid hardening ultra-high performance …

Atomistic insights into the effect of temperature on capillary transport of water molecules in epoxy-modified calcium silicate hydrate nanopore: diffusion, kinetics, and …

Y Xie, Q Luo - Journal of Materials Science, 2023 - Springer
The movement of water molecules at the atomic scale within the calcium silicate hydrate (C–
S–H) gel pores serves a dual role: it creates an environment for harmful chemical reactions …

Microstructural damage characterization of NC-UHPC composite under salt freeze-thaw cycles based on ex-situ X-ray computed tomography

Q Luo, L Zhao, M Wu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In the harsh environment of extreme salt-freezing conditions, concrete structures face
secondary durability issues after undergoing repairs, making it a critical yet challenging …

A new bacteria-based self-healing system triggered by sulfate ion for cementitious material

Y Su, F Qu, J Zhang, X Zhang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Concrete in complex environments is prone to cracking due to its own brittle and porous
characteristics. When environmental sulfate ions intrude into concrete, the formation of …

Atomic-level investigation into the transport of NaCl solution in porous cement paste: The effects of pore size and temperature

U Hayat, MF Kai, A Hu-Bao, JX Liew, JG Dai - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The durability of concrete is determined by the ion transport within porous calcium silicate
hydrate (C–S–H) gels. This study utilized molecular dynamics simulation to examine the …

[HTML][HTML] Re-using excavated rock from underground tunneling activities to develop eco-friendly ultrahigh performance concrete

Q Luo, P Liu, M Wu - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Excavated rock from underground tunneling activities constitutes a significant portion of the
overall construction and demolition (C&D) waste, yet its efficient reuse is challenging. Here …

Meso-mechanics of packed CSH colloids by nanoindentation: A coarse-grained molecular dynamics study

MF Kai, JH Liu, Z Tang, JG Dai - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Colloidal calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) gel significantly contributes to cement paste's
strength and durability. In this study, the coarse-grained (CG) models for packed CSH …

Nanoscale Insights into the Mechanical Behavior of Interfacial Composite Structures between Calcium Silicate Hydrate/Calcium Hydroxide and Silica

J Zhao, Y Zhang, D Xue, C Cui, W Li, F Liu - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The failure of the interfacial transition zone has been identified as the primary cause of
damage and deterioration in cement-based materials. To further understand the interfacial …