In this paper, the microstructure of concrete interface transition zone is deeply studied by backscattering technology. Through the preparation of concrete samples and the construction of backscattering experimental device, the backscattering image of interface transition zone is obtained, and the microstructure parameters are extracted. The analysis results show that there is a correlation between the microstructure and properties of the interface transition zone. This paper summarizes the experimental results, and discusses the shortcomings of the research and the future research direction.

Gang Rou. Study on microstructure of concrete interface transition zone based on backscattering. International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 2: 34-40. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFET.2024.060205.

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