Belite cements, BCs, containing mainly belite, alite and calcium aluminates, are currently
used as low heat cements. These binders produce high amounts of C–S–H gel and have …

This paper reviews atomistic force field parameterizations for molecular simulations of
cementitious minerals, such as tricalcium silicate (C 3 S), portlandite (CH), tobermorites …

Since its widespread use in concrete began over 100 years ago, the chemical composition
and physical properties of portland cement have changed only incrementally in response to …

In recent years, research articles involving molecular dynamics simulations of construction
materials have grown significantly in number. The growth reflects an emerging need to …

Hydrated cement is one of the complex composite systems due to the presence of multi-
scale phases with varying morphologies. Calcium silicate hydrate, which is the principal …

As the most widely used synthetic material on the planet, concrete poses a serious societal
concern regarding its significant environmental footprint. There is a global urgency to …

Nanoscale defects such as dislocations have a profound impact on the physics of crystalline
materials. Understanding and characterizing the motion of screw dislocation and its …

The interfacial friction performance of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) pile-sand interface
plays an essential role in determining the load capacity of the foundation. It is necessary to …

The interest in belite (Ca 2 SiO 4+ impurities or dopants) phase increases significantly since
new types of clinkers based essentially on this phase become promising alternatives to …

Understanding the deformation mechanisms underlying the mechanical behavior of
materials is the key to fundamental and engineering advances in materials' performance …