Concrete Heat Development

Concrete Heat Development
Author: Kejin Wang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2007
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

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Concrete Heat Development

Concrete Heat Development
Author: Kejin Wang (Civil engineer)
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2007
Genre: Concrete
ISBN: 9780870312403

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Thermal Cracking of Massive Concrete Structures

Thermal Cracking of Massive Concrete Structures
Author: Eduardo M.R. Fairbairn
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2018-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 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
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2013-12-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 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

Developing a Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Both Laboratory and Field Applications

Developing a Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Both Laboratory and Field Applications
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2007
Genre: Calorimetry
ISBN:

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Recently, activities and interest in monitoring the heat evolution of cement hydration in concrete have increased. This is because the development of early-age concrete properties (such as workability, setting time, strength gain, and thermal cracking resistance) is predominantly influenced by the kinetics of cement hydration. Various test methods are currently available for measuring heat of cement hydration; however, most existing methods require expensive equipment, complex testing procedures, and/or extensive time, thus making them unsuitable for field application. Although ASTM C 186 is used for determining the heat of hydration of cement, there is no standard test method for concrete. The overall object of this three-phase study is to identify, develop, and evaluate a standard test procedure for monitoring pavement concrete using a calorimetry technique. It is envisioned that the newly developed calorimetry test method will be able to verify appropriate concrete proportions, to identify potentially incompatible materials and conditions, and to predict concrete performance. The primary objective of Phase II (presented in this report) is to establish a standard test procedure as well as the methods for interpreting the calorimeter test results. The newly developed calorimeter test is completed more quickly than ASTM C 186, in approximately 24 hours. Among a number of uses, the test can be utilized as a quality control measure for prescreening concrete materials and a prediction tool for early-age cracking. The Phase II results demonstrate that the new calorimetry test method has a high potential for detecting concrete incompatibility problems, predicting fresh concrete properties (such as set time), and assessing hardened concrete performance characteristics (such as strength gain and thermal cracking).

Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages

Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages
Author: R. Springenschmid
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 500
Release: 1994-10-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 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.

Developing a Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Both Laboratory and Field Applications

Developing a Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Both Laboratory and Field Applications
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2008
Genre: Calorimetry
ISBN:

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The objective of this research project is to identify, develop, and evaluate a simple, economical, and reliable calorimetry device and test method for monitoring heat evolution of pavement concrete. The project contains three phases: phase I - identifying user needs for calorimeter tests, phase II - identifying potential calorimeter devices and developing test procedures, and phase III - verifying the test procedures and the potential applications of calorimetry in field. In this report, the work done in phases I and II is briefly summarized and the study of phase III is presented. The phase III study includes three parts: (1) field calorimetry tests, (2) lab tests for the field materials, and (3) implementation of calorimetry into pavement performance prediction. The field tests were conducted at three selected sites: US 71 (Atlantic, Iowa), Highway 95 (Alma Center, Wisconsin), and US 63 bypass (Ottumwa, Iowa). A simple isothermal calorimetry and two semi-adiabatic calorimetry (AdiaCal and IQ drum) tests were conducted at these sites. The general concrete, such as slump, air content, unit weight, placement temperature, ASTM C403 set time, and pavement properties, such as subbase temperature and sawing time were also measured. In the lab tests of the field materials, nine robust mixes for each field site, with different variations in water reducer and/or fly ash dosages were developed. AdiaCal and isothermal calorimeter tests were performed for each of the robust mixes. IQ drum and ASTM C403 set time tests were conducted for selected mixes. To implement the calorimetry test results into concrete performance prediction, the HIgh PERformance PAVing (HIPERPAV) computer program was modified, the calculated hydration curve parameters from selected calorimetry tests were used as inputs for the modified HIPERPAV program, and the temperature developments of in-situ pavements were then predicted. The phase III test results confirmed the major findings drawn in the phase II study. The results indicate that both the AdiaCal and semi-adiabactic calorimetry tests can provide valuable information on concrete performance. AdiaCal calorimetry is particularly good for field concrete set time prediction, and it is sensitive to the sample temperature. Isothermal calorimetry can provide users more detailed information on cement hydration and provide more consistent test results. The thermal set times obtained from both the AdiaCal and isothermal calorimetry tests are closely related to those measured from the ASTM C403 tests. Using the calorimetry test curve as inputs for the HIPERPAV computer program, in-situ concrete pavement temperatures can be predicted adequately.