Abstract
An Integrated Particle Kinetics Model (IPKM) to simulate the evolution of cement microstructure during hydration is presented. The advantages of the model are that the space is not divided into discrete pixels, so there is no lower resolution on the size of feature which can be represented and that the kinetics of hydration are an integral part of the microstructure formation. One method to describe the resulting pore structure is as a network of cylindrical tubes. This transformation is analytical, which allows a wide range of pore sizes to be described without resolution limit. From this representation the water permeability can be determined by applying Darcy and Poiseulle laws. The numerical results obtained are compared with experimental data.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
