The crucial effect of early-stage gelation on the mechanical properties of cement hydrates
The origins of the unique properties of cement are poorly understood. Using simulations the authors show that the early formation of a soft nano-particle gel, followed by slow densification, plays a crucial role in giving cement its unique mechanical properties.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms12106 |