NEUP CINR-19-17247: Enhanced Characterization of Concrete Mineralogy using Multi-Scale Tools

We intend to improve the accuracy, information density, and resolution of the mineralogical spatial maps currently used as inputs to the MOSAIC program by exploiting new characterization methods. Also, we build fundamental knowledge about amorphization and hydrolysis of minerals caused by radiation, and provide information on softening and porosity. This work is important to the LWRS program because it will result in a highly informed approach to assess concrete’s tolerance to radiation.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
PI	John Popovics