Modeling the evolution of C <inf>3</inf> S-C <inf>3</inf> S grain interface over hydration time

The hydration states of Tricalcium silicate is modeled using the microstructural information obtained from Electron Imaging. The mechanical properties of individual phases determined using Nanoindentation is superimposed to the processed image to obtain the stiffness of individual grain-grain connectivity. This collective stiffness is then used in the Representative Volume Element (RVE) corresponding to the specific state of hydration.