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http://dx.doi.org/10.4334/IJCSM.2009.3.2.081

Predicting Model for Pore Structure of Concrete Including Interface Transition Zone between Aggregate and Cement Paste

Pang, Gi-Sung (Electric & Nuclear Power Division, Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning)
Chae, Sung-Tae (Korea Institute of Construction Materials)
Chang, Sung-Pil (Dept. of Civil and Environmental System Engineering, University of Incheon)

Publication Information

International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials / v.3, no.2, 2009 , pp. 81-90 More about this Journal

Abstract

This paper proposes a semi analytical model to describe the pore structure of concrete by a set of simple equations. The relationship between the porosity and the microstructure of concrete has been considered when constructing the analytical model. The microstructure includes the interface transition zone (ITZ) between aggregates and cement paste. The predicting model of porosity was developed with considering the ITZ for various mixing of mortar and concrete. The proposed model is validated by the rapid experimental programs. Although the proposed model is semi-analytical and relatively simple, this model could be reasonably utilized for the durability design and adapted for predicting the service life of concrete structures.

Keywords

porosity; microstructure; interface transition zone; durability; service life;

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