CAREER: Career Development Research Plan Toward Microstructural Engineering of Concrete

微观结构工程方法包括通过加工来控制混凝土的微观结构，以产生特定的材料特性。该研究的总体目标是增强对混凝土材料性能与微观结构和裂缝几何物理现实之间关系的理解。该研究应用了最先进的材料表征、力学测试、表面表征和可视化、计算机建模和分析技术，旨在更多地了解混凝土微观结构如何控制大块材料的行为。该教育计划包括课程开发和本科生研究支持，以及一项针对当地高中的推广项目。＊＊＊

9623467 Lange The microstructural engineering approach involves control of concrete microstructure through processing to yield specific material properties. The overall objective of the study is to enhance understanding of the relationship between concrete material properties and the physical reality of microstructure and crack geometry. The study applies state- of-the-art techniques for material characterization, mechanical testing, surface characterization and visualization, computer modeling and analysis toward the objective of learning more about how concrete microstructure controls bulk material behavior. The Education Plan includes curriculum development and undergraduate research support, and an outreach project to local high schools. ***