Early-age Thermal Crack Control in Concrete

Early-age Thermal Crack Control in Concrete

Author: P. B. Bamforth

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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This guide provides a method for estimating the magnitude of crack inducing strain and the risk of cracking; and where cracking will occur guidance is provided on the design of reinforcement to control crack widths.


Prevention of Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages

Prevention of Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages

Author: R. Springenschmid

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-06-02

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1482271818

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An important new report from the RILEM Technical Committee 119. This book presents models and methods to determine thermal stresses and cracking risks in concrete. The possible influences on and causes of thermal cracking of concrete are discussed and cases of practical measures for avoiding cracking are detailed.


Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages

Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages

Author: R. Springenschmid

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-10-13

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780419187103

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Restraint and intrinsic stresses in concrete at early ages are vitally important for concrete structures which must remain free of water-permeable cracks, such as water-retaining structures, tunnel linings, locks and dams. The development of hydration heat, stiffness and strength, also the degree of restraint and, especially for high-strength concrete, non-thermal effects, are decisive for sensitivity to cracking. Determining thses stresses in the laboratory and in construction components has led to a clearer understanding of how they develop and how to optimize mix design, temperature and curing conditions. New testing equipment has enabled the effects of all the important parameters to be qualified and more reliable models for predictiong restraint stresses to be developed. Thermal Cracking in Conrete at Early Ages contains 56 contributions by leading international specialists presented at the RILEM Symposium held in October 1994 at the Technical University of Munich. It will be valuable for construction and site engineers, concrete technologists and scientists.


Control of Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Structures

Control of Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Structures

Author: Francis Barre

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-08-29

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1786300524

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This book presents new guidelines for the control of cracking in massive reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Understanding this behavior during construction allows engineers to ensure properties such as durability, reliability, and water- and air-tightness throughout a structure’s lifetime. Based on the findings of the French national CEOS.fr project, the authors extend existing engineering standards and codes to advance the measurement and prediction of cracking patterns. Various behaviors of concrete under load are explored within the chapters of the book. These include cracking of ties, beams and in walls, and the simulation and evaluation of cracking, shrinkage and creep. The authors propose new engineering rules for crack width and space assessment of cracking patterns, and provide recommendations for measurement devices and protocols. Intended as a reference for design and civil engineers working on construction projects, as well as to aid further work in the research community, applied examples are provided at the end of each chapter in the form of expanded measurement methods, calculations and commentary on models.


Thermal Cracking of Massive Concrete Structures

Thermal Cracking of Massive Concrete Structures

Author: Eduardo M.R. Fairbairn

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-05-23

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 3319766171

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This book provides a State of the Art Report (STAR) produced by RILEM Technical Committee 254-CMS ‘Thermal Cracking of Mas-sive Concrete Structures’. Several recent developments related to the old problem of understanding/predicting stresses originated from the evolution of the hydration of concrete are at the origin of the creation this technical committee. Having identified a lack in the organization of up-to-date scientific and technological knowledge about cracking induced by hydration heat effects, this STAR aims to provide both practitioners and scientists with a deep integrated overview of consolidated knowledge, together with recent developments on this subject.


Thermal Stresses and Temperature Control of Mass Concrete

Thermal Stresses and Temperature Control of Mass Concrete

Author: Zhu Bofang

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2013-12-11

Total Pages: 525

ISBN-13: 0124078540

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Methods of controlling mass concrete temperatures range from relatively simple to complex and from inexpensive too costly. Depending on a particular situation, it may be advantageous to use one or more methods over others. Based on the author's 50 years of personal experience in designing mass concrete structures, Thermal Stresses and Temperature Control of Mass Concrete provides a clear and rigorous guide to selecting the right techniques to meet project-specific and financial needs. New techniques such as long time superficial thermal insulation, comprehensive temperature control, and MgO self-expansive concrete are introduced. - Methods for calculating the temperature field and thermal stresses in dams, docks, tunnels, and concrete blocks and beams on elastic foundations - Thermal stress computations that take into account the influences of all factors and simulate the process of construction - Analytical methods for determining thermal and mechanical properties of concrete - Formulas for determining water temperature in reservoirs and temperature loading of arched dams - New numerical monitoring methods for mass and semi-mature aged concrete


Cracking Control on Early-Age Concrete Through Internal Curing

Cracking Control on Early-Age Concrete Through Internal Curing

Author: Dejian Shen

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-07-10

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9811983984

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This monograph is written based on the author's research on the assessment, control, and repair of cracking of early-age concrete in the recent decade. The technique of internal curing for increasing cracking resistance of early-age concrete is further developed through experimental and theoretical research. It establishes models for predicting the internal relative humidity and autogenous shrinkage of internally cured concrete at early age; reveals the variation law and mechanism of early-age tensile creep of internally cured concrete; and explores the variation law and mechanism of early-age cracking resistance of internally cured concrete under continuous restrained condition or uniaxial restrained condition. It is designed as a reference work for professionals or practitioners and a textbook for undergraduates or postgraduates. As such, this book provides valuable knowledge, useful methods, and practical experience that can be considered in the field of concrete cracking control.


Early-Age Thermal Crack Control in Concrete

Early-Age Thermal Crack Control in Concrete

Author: T. A. Harrison

Publisher:

Published: 1992-12

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 9780860173298

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This text brings together knowledge on early-age thermal cracking, which occurs when the restrained thermal contraction strain exceeds the tensile strain capacity of the concrete. It aims to help both the designer and contractor to understand the significance of cracking, the mechanisms and factors influencing early-age thermal cracking, and its methods of control. Thermal expansion, temperature fall from a peak during hydration of the cement and restraint factors are all discussed. The book shows how early-age thermal strains can be reduced by taking appropriate measures during the design and construction of concrete elements, and develops equations for the control of crack width.