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Zhuangzhuang Liu
February 3, 2016Exchange Graduate Student Email: [email protected] Education: Ph.D., CE, Chang’an University, China (2016)
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Kirk Vance
February 3, 2016Research Scientist Email: [email protected] Education: Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Arizona State University, AZ, USA (2014)
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Isabella Pignatelli
February 3, 2016Research Scientist Email: [email protected] Education: Ph.D., Crystallography, Université de Lorraine, France (2011) Phone: (310) 860-6212 Boelter Hall 2517, 420 Westwood Plaza Los…
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What is the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction Materials?
February 2, 2016Our research efforts are directed towards the development and design of sustainable low-carbon dioxide foot-print materials for infrastructure construction applications. To…
Read MoreMoisture Transport in Cement Paste Pore Networks
January 31, 2016Cement paste is an inherently porous material. Moisture resides within these pores, and the movement of this moisture in and out…
Read MoreAtomic-Scale Optimization of Ceramics
January 31, 2016Ceramic materials have myriad applications in modern technology. Cementitious ceramics, such as tricalcium silicate and mayenite, are some of the most…
Read MoreDevelopment of simple analytical tools to predict reaction and property evolution in low-cement binders
January 31, 2016This work develops simple models to predict the effect of particle size classified limestone on hydration reactions and compressive strength development. The method…
Read MoreThe “Filler Effect”: Addition of Supplementary Cementitous Materials to enhance reactivity and performance
January 31, 2016The research describes the influence of surface area and mineral type (i.e., quartz or limestone) on cement reaction rates. Simulations demonstrate…
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