The Application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Technology in Study of Concrete Materials
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Concrete, nuclear magnetic resonance, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance, pore structure.Abstract
As one of the most widely used structural materials in modern society, the optimization and improvement of concrete performance has always been a hot topic in material science research. As a non-destructive analysis method, nuclear magnetic resonance ( NMR ) technology has shown unique advantages in the study of concrete materials because it can provide material microstructure and dynamic information. This paper reviews the application of nuclear magnetic resonance technology in the hydration process, pore structure analysis and durability evaluation of concrete materials, and discusses the application progress of nuclear magnetic resonance technology in the quantitative analysis of cement-based materials. By analyzing the advantages and limitations of different nuclear magnetic resonance techniques, it provides theoretical basis and technical support for further research and engineering application of concrete materials.
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