Performance-Based Analysis of Water-Cement Ratios in Cement Hydration for Hydraulic Applications in Shiraz

Subject Areas : Journal of Building Information Modeling

AMIR VAKILI ^{1 *} , Roozbeh Aghamajidi ²

1 - گروه عمران دانشگاه آزاد بیضا
2 - گروه مهندسی عمران، واحد سپیدان، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، سپیدان، ایران

Received: 2025-04-01 Accepted : 2025-06-09 Published : 2025-09-06

Keywords: compressive strength, hydrated cement, concrete structures, water-cement ratio,

Abstract :

There is no denying that concrete is one of the most important building materials in the world, essential for almost every style of structure you can imagine, including bridges, dams, residential buildings, and roads. Its ubiquity has led to ongoing research and innovation on the materials that make it up. Introduction Over so many years, the research work on concrete target components has resulted in identifying some new periphery components that have been used to enhance the quality, durability, and efficiency of the concrete. These advancements have allowed for greater efficiency in the construction of modern infrastructure, leading to sustainable and long-lasting builds. Insights cement It is the major components among concrete. It influences the intensity, durability, and quality of concrete structures. In recent decades, the cement industry in Iran has Flourished and diversified in types and production capacity. But with that growth comes a pressing need for rigorous quality control. Physical and chemical properties of cement must be matched to recognized industry standards in order to ensure the production of strong and predictable concrete. —The city of Shiraz holds great historical value, and its wet environment has resulted in a diverse range of structures with varying architectural styles. We studied the effect of the water-cement ratio and chemical composition of cement on concrete ultimate strength. It was found that an increase in the water–cement ratio will result in the strength of concrete being significantly decreased. That is because excess water causes voids and disrupts the internal structure of the concrete. It also focused on two of the most important cement compounds, C3S (Tricalcium Silicate) and C2S (Dicalcium Silicate). This is mainly due to the presence of these compounds in the

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