Simulation on Hydration of Tricalcium Silicate in Cement Clinker

This book is written based on authors' research on cement hydration during the past decade. It establishes simulation model to evaluate the influence of crystal defects on the dissolution of tricalcium silicate and morphology change of particles and explores the hydration kinetics and microstructure development of tricalcium silicate under the mixed control of dissolution, diffusion, as well as boundary nucleation and growth. It also provides a theoretical basis for regulating the microstructure and performance of cement-based materials. It is designed as a reference work for professionals or practitioners and as a textbook for undergraduates or postgraduates. This book provides valuable knowledge and useful methods that can be applied in the field of cement hydration.

Dejian Shen is Professor at the College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Hohai University. He has published 2 monograph, more than 160 papers including over 100 SCI-indexed papers (8 ESI highly cited papers and 2 ESI hot paper), and more than 90 patents.

His research interests include

• Assessment, control, and repair of early-age cracks in reinforced concrete structures

• Seismic performance and design method for prefabricated construction

• FRP technology for repairing damaged and corroded reinforced concrete structures

• Quantum chemical simulation, molecular dynamics simulation, and multiscale simulation for concrete.

Dr. Xin Wang is Postdoctoral Researcher at the College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Hohai University. With a Ph.D. from Hohai University, he has dedicated his career to unraveling the mysteries of construction materials and structures. Driven by a deep curiosity, he has published several high-level research papers on the hydration mechanisms and properties of tricalcium silicate. Through his work, he aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a wider audience.