Research Article

Multiscale Modeling of Elastic Properties of Sustainable Concretes by Microstructural-Based Micromechanics

Table 2

Mixture-independent elastic properties of concrete ingredients.

PhaseBulk modulus () [GPa]Shear modulus (µ) [GPa] Source

CH36.0415.21[11]
Clinker10749.38[11]
Fiber (kenaf)18.65.3[2]
Sand (quartz)35.9225.8[32]
Lightweight aggregate 7.146.5[43]
Coarse aggregate 22.2216.8[43]