Lattice Discrete Particle Modeling of concrete coupled creep and shrinkage behavior: A comprehensive calibration and validation study

•Decoupling of different phenomena in the experiments allows for robust calibration.•Strong prediction of aging behavior is achieved by knowing the hydration evolution.•Meso-scale modeling captures self-equilibrated stresses and cracks during drying.•Visco-elastic behavior can be calibrated using the change in apparent elasticity.