Analysis of the compressive strength development of concrete considering the interactions between hydration and drying

• Published in: Cement and concrete research Vol. 102; pp. 1 - 15
• Main Authors: Wang, Xiao-Yong, Park, Ki-Bong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elmsford Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2017; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Cement; Compressive strength; Concrete; Desiccants; Desorption; Diffusion; Drying; Formwork; Hydration; Mathematical models; Microstructure; Moisture; Moisture diffusion; Relative humidity; Model; Compressive strength; Hydration; Moisture diffusion; Drying

After removing the formwork, concrete is exposed to environmental air and dries. Due to the interactions between hydration and drying, the strength development of outdoor air-cured concrete is different from that of water-cured concrete or seal-cured concrete. This paper proposes a numerical procedu...