Mechanisms of Hydration and Setting of Ordinary Portland Cement in Simple and Complex Systems - Research Summary Report

Arvidson, Rolf; Bullard, Jeffrey; Cheung, Josephine; Chmelka, Brad; Ley, Tyler; Roberts, Larry; Scherer, George; Silva, Denise; Zickler, Patrick

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Mechanisms of Hydration and Setting of Ordinary Portland Cement in Simple and Complex Systems - Research Summary Report

2019-04-01
By Arvidson, Rolf ; Bullard, Jeffrey ; Cheung, Josephine

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Arvidson, Rolf ; Bullard, Jeffrey ; Cheung, Josephine ; Chmelka, Brad ; Ley, Tyler ; Roberts, Larry ; Scherer, George ; Silva, Denise ; Zickler, Patrick
Corporate Creators:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management
Contributors:

Meininger, Richard ; Kuehn, David
Corporate Contributors:

Princeton University ; National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.) ; TMNcorp ; Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-HRT-17-102
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Contracting Officer:

Meininger, Richard
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management
Abstract:

This research summary report provides a description of research carried out to improve the understanding of the mechanisms of hydration of portland cement in complex and simple mixtures; develop analytical methods to directly observe hydration processes in real time; and develop and validate improved computer models to design optimal concrete composition, curing methods, performance, and durability. The project resulted in innovative analytical techniques that made it possible to perform direct micro- and nanoscale observation of reactions. This new perspective allowed researchers to develop a new and clearer hypothesis to understand the mechanisms of cement hydration. Computer models based on the new hypothesis will provide engineers and practitioners with tools to produce more efficient, durable, and cost-effective concrete products and structures.
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DTFH61-12-H-00003;DTFH61-13-X-30003;DTFH61-15-A-00003
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42419/dot_42419_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 3.71 MB]
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Federal Highway Administration
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