Integrative modeling on self-desiccation and moisture diffusion in concrete based on variation of water content

In the present paper, an integrative moisture distribution model that can catch both self-desiccation and moisture diffusion in concrete simultaneously is developed. In the modeling, self-desiccation due to cement hydration and moisture diffusion are simulated with the same relation of water content in cement paste and internal relative humidity of concrete. The above relationship of water content and internal relative humidity of concrete is...