This study documents how the pore structure develops with time in cement-based materials
with varying fly ash replacement. Heat production was measured during the first days, water …

Concrete is a composite material whose stress history assumes relevance since the early
ages. Soon after concrete casting important exothermic cement hydration reactions take …

Moisture plays a critical role in reinforced concrete corrosion, underpinning structural
degradation which costs the global economy a staggering $350 bn per year (0.5% GDP) …

Moisture is decisive for a large number of binding and transport processes in high
performance concrete affecting the durability, shrinkage and performance in various …

Current practices of structural design in reinforced concrete (RC) structures usually account
for stresses caused by phenomena such as heat of hydration and drying shrinkage in a quite …

First and foremost, I wish to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to my guide Prof.
Joško Ožbolt, for the great guidance, encouragement and advice he has provided …

Cement hydration needs water to proceed and if water is lost by drying, the hydration rate
will decrease. This can be of importance in cases when concrete surfaces are exposed to …

The structural safety of historic buildings is an important issue. These constructions
frequently have cultural value, they are usually constructed with masonry. In ancient …

In northern climates, the drying temperature of concrete floors under construction can range
from 5° C to 60° C, covering average outdoor temperatures and potential increases to …

The moisture content in concrete structures has an important influence in their behavior and
performance. Several validated numerical approaches adopt the governing equation for …