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Area of Science:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Construction

Background:

  • Optimizing concrete mix design is crucial for performance and sustainability.
  • Traditional methods often rely on empirical data or complex models.
  • Minimizing cementitious paste volume reduces environmental impact and cost.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a systematic and physics-based method for optimizing aggregate proportions in concrete.
  • To minimize paste volume while maintaining desired workability and mechanical properties.
  • To provide a practical and interpretable alternative to data-intensive modeling approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a binary paste-aggregate system model.
  • Refined aggregate packing density calculations by excluding fine particles (<75 μm) and incorporating inter-particle interactions.
  • Introduced a modified aggregate specific surface area calculation considering intra-fraction variation and particle morphology (image-based shape coefficients).
  • Identified inter-particle spacing as a key parameter for concrete flowability control.

Main Results:

  • Developed an optimization strategy based on inter-particle spacing to determine ideal aggregate composition.
  • Achieved required spacing with minimal paste volume.
  • Experimental validation confirmed reliable prediction of paste demand, workability, and compressive strength.
  • Demonstrated the model's effectiveness in sustainable and efficient concrete mix design.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed physics-based method offers a practical and interpretable approach to concrete mix design.
  • Successfully optimized aggregate proportions to minimize paste volume while ensuring performance.
  • Provides a viable alternative to machine learning models for concrete mix design, promoting sustainability.