by GCO | Feb 19, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Abstract The aim of this study is to quantitatively determine the effect of elevated temperatures on the pore structure and compressive strength of concrete. To minimize the effect of the hydration process, thermal and endogenous shrinkage, concrete cured in water for...
by GCO | Feb 12, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Abstract Despite the many research studies on the effect of the particle size distribution (PSD) of sand and microsilica content on the mechanical properties of cement mortar, there has not been a comprehensive study investigating the effect of the PSD curve...
by GCO | Feb 12, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Abstract The dimensioning of structural systems in reinforced or prestressed concrete requires knowledge, among other properties, at least of the deformation modulus and compressive strength. However, concrete may present enough strength, whereas the structure...
by GCO | Feb 12, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Abstract This paper discusses the characteristics of the standard deviation of concrete specimen strength and the relationship between the standard deviation of concrete strength and the average value of strength. It is revealed that strength standard deviation of a...
by GCO | Feb 12, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Abstract This paper reports the splitting tensile strength of concrete corroded by saline soil. The wet-dry cycle erosion test and splitting tensile test were performed on concrete cubic specimens with six different erosion inspection periods and a solution with the...
by GCO | Feb 4, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Abstract Continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) has superior durability and mechanical performance over jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) without preset joints. However, there are many small cracks in CRCP under environmental loading. Crack width of...
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