In this paper, we present a new method to reconstruct large volumes of nontransparent porous materials at submicron resolution. The proposed method combines fluorescence laser scanning confocal microscopy with serial sectioning to produce a series of overlapping confocal z-stacks, which are then aligned and stitched based on phase correlation. The method can be extended in the XY plane to furth...

Cement-based concrete is the most widely used building and construction material in the world. Although concrete itself is relatively durable when used under the mild environments, its intrinsic weak tensile strength greatly limits its application due to its porous structure. Traditional strategies to overcome this weakness of concrete include utilization of various reinforcing materials, such ...

The silica-rich supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are the key components of mechanical and microstructural properties. use SCMs results in improving properties decreasing environmental burden caused by cement production. In this regard, paper reports a study to compare influence (slag, fly ash, bottom ash) having similar Blaine fineness on mortar composites terms was chosen at using s...

Current ASTM standards can be used to provide a degree of characterization of geopolymeric materials, yet the researcher must be aware of differences between hydraulic and geopolymer cementitious materials. The current study assessed the applicability of available ASTM standards that analyze the insoluble content and oxide content of cementitious materials (ASTM C114 and C311), compressive stre...