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Towards Computer-Based Microstructure Models for Cement-Based Systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

Hamlin M. Jennings
Hamlin M. Jennings*
Affiliation:
Building Materials Division, National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
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Abstract

Computer-based models represent an important development that should provide a scientific basis for in-depth predictions of the behavior of materials. Aspects of microstructure models for cement-based systems are described. A computer model is described that can incorporate many assumptions in the form of sub-models. Specific algorithms are selected to solve specific parts of the problem. The algorithm chosen depends on specific problem requirements at each stage of calculation, and these problem requirements may not be anticipated in advance. An important part of these computer models is that they incorporate a file of numbers, representing the microstructure, which can be operated on to effect an incremental change in the system.

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