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Atomic-scale insights into mechanical properties of calcium silicate hydrates: role of hydrogen bond networks and bond order distributions.

Neng Li, Deyong Zhou, Jieshuo Wan, Zhongyong Zhang, Fujie Jia, Jiayuan Ye, Xiao Zhi, Wei Chen

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Neng LiState Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China lineng@whut.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9633-6702
Deyong ZhouState Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China lineng@whut.edu.cn.
Jieshuo WanState Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China lineng@whut.edu.cn.
Zhongyong ZhangState Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China lineng@whut.edu.cn.
Fujie JiaState Key Laboratory of Green Building Materials, China Building Materials Academy Beijing 100024 China.
Jiayuan YeState Key Laboratory of Green Building Materials, China Building Materials Academy Beijing 100024 China.
Xiao ZhiChina National Building Material Group Co., Ltd Beijing 100036 China.
Wei ChenState Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China lineng@whut.edu.cn.

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Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) serves a critical role in maintaining the structural integrity of buildings. However, the relationships between its mechanical properties and crystal structures remain unclear. In this study, density functional theory (DFT) was used to systematically analyze the mechanical properties of 33 CSH phases. The findings demonstrate a linear correlation between elastic modulus and crystal density. In addition, the partial bond order (PBO) of Ca-O bonds significantly affects the crystal density. This effect, together with the water content, determines the mechanical properties of CSH. Notably, the unique cage-like hydrogen bond network present in kenotobermorite-4O markedly enhances the interlayer cohesion, giving it superior mechanical properties to those of conventional CSH. Additionally, the study elucidates the anisotropic characteristics of CSH materials, revealing that mechanical anisotropy is strongly correlated with the enhancement of PBO(Ca-O). These findings offer a theoretical framework for comprehending the mechanical behavior of CSH and establishing essential connections between its microstructure and mechanical properties.

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