X-ray phase-contrast imaging and tomography make use of the refraction of X-rays by the
sample in image formation. This provides considerable additional information in the image …

Dissolution and precipitation reactions are the primary mechanisms that occur when a rock
(ie, a mineral assemblage) is in contact with a fluid out of equilibrium. They play a critical …

Methodological challenges have long been an obstacle for the understanding of damage in
concrete due to the alkali-silica reaction (ASR). Time-lapse X-ray tomography could be key …

When present, fractures tend to dominate fluid flow though rock bodies, and characterizing
fracture networks is necessary for understanding these flow regimes. X-ray computed …

Recycling waste glass aggregate into concrete can reduce environmental impacts but also
may lead to serious alkali silica reaction (ASR) damage. This study aims to characterize …

In this study, we propose a laboratory-scale methodology, based on X-ray micro-tomography
and caesium (Cs) as a contrast agent, to advance the understanding of cracking due to …

A recent study showed that concrete products prepared with the dry-mix method have better
alkali-silica reaction (ASR) resistance than that prepared by the wet-mix method. But the …

Visual computing has become highly attractive for boosting research endeavors in the
materials science domain. Using visual computing, a multitude of different phenomena may …

The aim of this study is twofold:(i) characterization of the bottom ashes from the Incinerator
plant of the city of Turin (northern Italy), in terms of their chemical/phase compositions and …

Two series of glazes have been produced from different combinations of the same raw
materials in the range of interest for sanitary-ware applications: they are designed to allow …