Steel corrosion is the main cause of deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. We
provide an up-to-date review on corrosion mechanisms and recent advances in electrical …

Progress in understanding hydration is summarized. Evidence supports the geochemistry
dissolution theory as an explanation for the induction period, in preference to the inhibiting …

The reactive force-field (ReaxFF) interatomic potential is a powerful computational tool for
exploring, developing and optimizing material properties. Methods based on the principles …

The CSH gel is an elusive material. Its variable composition and disordered nature
complicate a complete characterization of its atomic structure, and the elaboration of models …

Efforts to tune the performance of organic/inorganic composites are hindered owing to a lack
of knowledge related to the interfacial interaction mechanisms. Here we investigated the …

The remarkable properties of graphene and graphene oxide (GO) make it as an ideal
candidate for high performance cement-based composites. This paper firstly investigated the …

Despite its ubiquitous presence in the built environment, concrete's molecular-level
properties are only recently being explored using experimental and simulation studies …

Despite more than a century of research, drying shrinkage still causes unwanted stresses
and cracks in our concrete infrastructures. This is partly due to the lack of understanding of …

It has been long recognized that low air pressure (AP) affects the moisture transfer in
concrete, and thus its microstructure and bulk property, but less is known about the …

This study addresses the effect of curing regimes on the mechanical properties, hydration
and microstructure of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). The results demonstrate that …