Determination of the thermal expansion coefficient of concrete at early ages by using temperature-stress testing machine

Abstract

By using the uptodate temperatuer-stress testing machine, the thermal expansion coefficient of concrete at early ages was studied and indicative conclusions were achieved: temperature rising due to hydration heat is not directly correlated with cracking, but the temperature and stress evolution process should be taken into consideration in the same time. Proper chemical admixtures and mineral compositions can improve the mechanical properties of concrete such as thermal expansion coefficient, which is very indicative in practice.

Keywords

concrete / coefficient of thermal expansion / temperature-stress test

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