Thermal cracking of massive concrete structures : state of the art report of the RILEM Technical Committee 254-CMS /: state of the art report of the RILEM Technical Committee 254-CMS. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Eduardo M.R. Fairbairn, Miguel Azenha, editors.
• Editors: Fairbairn, Eduardo M. R; Azenha, Miguel
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Acknowledgements; TC 254-CMS Members; RILEM Publications; RILEM Proceedings (PRO); RILEM Reports (REP); Terminology, Symbols and Acronyms; Terminology; Contents; 1 Introduction; Abstract; 1.1 General Introductory Remarks; 1.2 Presentation of STAR; References; 2 Hydration and Heat Development; Abstract; 2.1 Physical Phenomena; 2.1.1 Hydration Reactions; 2.1.2 Definitions; 2.1.3 Heat Generation; 2.2 Modelling of Hydration Development; 2.2.1 Thermal Activation of Hydration Development; 2.2.2 Methods Based on the Equivalent Time; 2.2.3 Models Based on Affinity Laws 3.2 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)References; 4 Mechanical Properties; Abstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Static Behavior of Concrete; 4.2.1 Compressive Strength; 4.2.2 Tensile Strength; 4.2.3 Young's Modulus; 4.2.4 Poisson's Ratio; 4.2.5 Strain Capacity; 4.2.6 Fracture Energy; 4.2.7 Multiaxial Stress State; 4.2.8 Experimental Test Methods; 4.3 Shrinkage; 4.3.1 Autogenous Shrinkage; 4.3.1.1 Mechanisms; 4.3.1.2 Main Influencing Parameters; 4.3.1.3 Amplitude of Strains; 4.3.1.4 Experimental Test Methods; 4.3.2 Plastic and Drying Shrinkage; 4.4 Creep; 4.4.1 Basic Creep; 4.4.1.1 Mechanisms 4.4.1.2 Main Influencing Parameters4.4.1.3 Amplitude of Strains; 4.4.1.4 Multiaxial Creep; 4.4.1.5 Influence of the Stress Level and Interaction Between Creep and Cracking; 4.4.2 Drying Creep; 4.4.3 Experimental Test Methods; References; 5 Mixture Proportioning for Crack Avoidance; Abstract; 5.1 Overview; 5.2 Aggregates; 5.3 Water/Cement Ratio; 5.4 Admixtures; 5.5 Cement; 5.6 Supplementary Cementitious Materials; 5.6.1 Slag/Fly Ash; 5.6.2 Silica Fume; 5.6.3 Multi-component Binder Blends; 5.7 Mix Design Methods for Conventional Mass Concrete; 5.7.1 General Principles of Mix Design 5.7.2 Specific Aspects of Mass Concrete Mix Design5.7.3 Approaches for Mass Concrete Mix Design; 5.8 Mix Design Methods for Roller Compacted Mass Concrete; 5.9 Conclusions; References; 6 Temperature Control; Abstract; 6.1 Introduction; 6.1.1 General Considerations; 6.1.2 Outline of Strategies for Temperature Control; 6.1.3 Regulatory and Non-regulatory Frameworks of Temperature Control; 6.2 Pre-cooling of Mix Constituents and Cooling During Mixing; 6.2.1 General Considerations; 6.2.2 Prediction of Mix Temperature; 6.2.3 Cooling Mixing Water; 6.2.4 Introduction of Ice in the Mix
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxx, 409 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 620.1/366; Engineering; Concrete -- Cracking; Concrete construction; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Reference; Concrete construction; Concrete -- Cracking; Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Science -- Mechanics -- Solids; Testing of materials; Mechanics of solids; Building construction; Surfaces (Physics); Mechanics; Mechanics, Applied; Technology & Engineering -- Civil -- General; Building construction & materials; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319766171; 3319766171
• Related ISBNs: 9783319766164; 3319766163
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 29, 2018).
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