23rd NIST Computer Modeling Workshop

Both computational modeling and experimental measurements are crucial for improving the assured delivery, performance, and sustainability of concrete.  For the last 22 years, this workshop has provided a forum for more than 600 students, faculty, and researchers from industry and government to learn more about computational and experimental methods that are being used to understand, predict, and improve concrete performance. The workshop's goal is to provide a background on the theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to understanding the processing and performance of concrete materials.

The NIST Computer Modeling Workshop series focuses on the computational and experimental materials science of concrete, including simulation of microstructural development and prediction of physical properties.  "Microstructure" ranges from nanometer to meter length scales, while physical properties include pressure-driven fluid transport, rheology, and mechanical properties.  Lectures on experimental methods will show how techniques like neutron scattering, electron microscopy, and various X-radiation probes like diffraction and tomography are used to inform and validate models.  This portion of the workshop will feature a series of tutorial-style lectures, including a detailed hands-on tutorial on the installation and use of NIST's Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory software.  Workshop participants will be given an opportunity to describe their own technical interests in 15-minute presentations.

A detailed program is available below.  In addition, an invitation letter is provided here for those who need an invitation to obtain permission to attend the workshop.

• 2012 Workshop Schedule
• Invitation Letter
  

• Jeff Bullard (coordinator), Dale Bentz, Chiara Ferraris, Edward Garboczi, Nicos Martys, Ken Snyder, Paul Stutzman, NIST Materials and Structural Systems Division
• Jeff Thomas, Schlumberger-Doll Research
  
• Jason Weiss, Purdue University
• Barbara Lothenbach, EMPA (Switzerland)
• Walairat Bumrongjaroen, Catholic University