Papers published in Advances in Cement Research are eligible for awards from the Institution of Civil Engineers. Papers from any of the ICE journals can be nominated for several awards. In addition, each journal has awards dedicated to their specific subject area.
On Friday 4 October 2019, ICE president Andrew Wyllie presented an award to the following papers published in Advances in Cement Research in 2018. The editorial panel nominated their best papers and an awards committee chaired by Robert Armitage allocated the awards.
Advances in Cement Research Prize
The Advance in Cement Research Prize was awarded to Prentice et al. (2018).
Abstract
An updated calcium silicate hydrate (C–S–H) model incorporating aluminium-containing end-members was used for thermodynamic modelling of blended cements using blast-furnace slag and Portland cement (BFS:PC) with ratios of 1:1, 3:1 and 9:1, using GEMSelektor. Selective dissolution and magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS NMR) studies were performed to determine the degree of hydration (DoH) of the anhydrous material as an input parameter for the modelling work. Both techniques showed similar results for determining the DoH of the BFS within each sample. Characterisation of the hardened cement pastes over 360 days, using X-ray diffraction analysis and MAS NMR, demonstrated that the use of the updated C–S–H model can highlight the effect of different blend ratios and curing ages on the phase assemblages in these cements. Validation using this modelling approach was performed on 20 year old specimens from the literature to highlight its applicability for modelling later-age blended cements.
Professor John L. Provis, winner of the Advances in Cement Research Prize, with ICE president, Andrew Wyllie
Professor John L. Provis, winner of the Advances in Cement Research Prize, with ICE president, Andrew Wyllie
