Microstructure-guided numerical simulation to evaluate the influence of phase change materials (PCMs) on the freeze-thaw response of concrete pavements

Authors :: Nayak, Sumeru
Krishnan, N.M. Anoop
Das, Sumanta
Source :: Construction and Building Materials. March 20, 2019, Vol. 201, p246, 11 p.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: ABSTRACT The use of phase change materials in infrastructure has gained significant attention in the recent years owing to their robust thermal performance. This study implements a numerical simulation framework [...]

Subjects :: Concrete pavements -- Mechanical properties -- Structure -- Analysis
Finite element method -- Analysis
Microstructures -- Analysis
Weather
Cold weather
Pavements
Infrastructure (Economics)
Numerical analysis
Business
Construction and materials industries

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