Cement Crystal Simulation (IMAGE)

Rice University

Cement Crystal Simulation

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This is a close-up view of an edge dislocation defect in a cement crystal simulation by scientists at Rice University. They analyzed the crystalline structure of calcium silicates used in cement to maximize the ability to fine-tune the material.

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Lei Tao/Multiscale Materials Laboratory

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