Advanced Analysis, Validation and Optimization of Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing

Computational models that predict the behavior of cement and concrete seek to reduce industry reliance on predictive empirical relationships through simulation of the micro-scale chemical and thermal phenomena of cement hydration and their influence on macro-scale material properties. Models such as the Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory (VCCTL) provide a deterministic link between measurable characteristics of aggregate Computational models that predict the behavior of cement and concrete seek to reduce industry reliance on predictive empirical relationships through simulation of the micro-scale chemical and thermal phenomena of cement hydration and their influence on macro-scale material properties. Models such as the Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory (VCCTL) provide a deterministic link between measurable characteristics of aggregate and mineral binders, the temperature and moisture of the curing environment, and the evolving properties of paste, mortar, and concrete. The following report summarizes efforts to explore the as-delivered capabilities of the VCCTL, and identify and rectify its limitations.

• Record URL:
  https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/research/reports/fdot-bdv31-977-22-rpt.pdf
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• Summary URL:
  https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/research/reports/fdot-bdv31-977-22-sum.pdf
• Summary URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64484
• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64436
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Florida

  Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment
  365 Weil Hall, P.O. Box 116550
  Gainesville, FL  United States  32611

  Florida Department of Transportation

  605 Suwannee Street
  Tallahassee, FL  United States  32399-0450
• Authors:
  • Ferraro, Christopher C
  • Watts, Benjamin
  • Tao, Chengcheng
  • Masters, Forrest
• Publication Date: 2017-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 209p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer models; Concrete tests; Microstructure; Mix design; Optimization; Portland cement concrete; Properties of materials; Validation; Virtual reality
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01687187
• Record Type: Publication
• Contract Numbers: BDV31-977-06
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Nov 28 2018 9:20AM