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Efficient mesh generation of real concrete mesostructures from CT scan images using contrast enhancers


Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017; 17:20 - 17:40 in room 7.12

In Session:
MS01-2: 3D Imaging and Segmentation Methods for Computational Modeling of Heterogeneous Materials (Show complete Mini Symposium)
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017; 16:00 - 18:00 in room 7.12
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1st and presenting Author
Pietro Carrara
Institute of Applied Mechanics
Technical University of Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany
2nd Author
Roland Kruse
Institute of Applied Mechanics
Technical University of Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany
3rd Author
Laura De Lorenzis
Institute of Applied Mechanics
Technical University of Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany

Micro Abstract:
This work explores the possibility to add contrast enhancers powders into the concrete mixes to allow an easier segmentation and mesh generation. This allows to adopt high fidelity geometries of the concrete mesostructure into numerical simulations. Characterization tests are performed in order to ensure that the concrete mix is not appreciably affected by the presence of the enhancers. The results of both normal and modified concretes are compared to demonstrate the validity of the method.