In-situ shrinkage measurement of alkali-activated materials using focused ion beam combined with environmental scanning electron microscopy

Drying shrinkage of alkali-activated slag (AAS) has gained significant attention since the volumetric instability of this material can generate premature cracking and degrade the long-term durability of concrete structures. The unique shrinkage behavior of AAS originates mainly from the particular c...

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Main Authors: Zhonggou Chen, Hua Ding, Guoyi Zhang, Pingtai Chai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-11-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023097153