Prediction of chloride diffusion coefficients using multi-phase models

Qing-feng Liu, Dave Easterbrook, Long-yuan Li, Dawang Li
2017 Magazine of Concrete Research  
This paper presents a theoretical study on chloride diffusion in concrete. By treating the concrete as a composite consisting of aggregates, interfacial transition zones and cement paste, a combined series and parallel multi-phase transport model is developed. The model explains how the shape of aggregates affects the chloride diffusion in concrete. By using the present model the effects of aggregates and corresponding ITZs on chloride diffusion in concrete and mortar are examined. Comparisons
more » ... f the present model with other models published in literature, experimental and numerical data are also provided.
doi:10.1680/jmacr.16.00134 fatcat:z77tdzxwkje35h4kizb57sfuzu