Author: Springenschmid, R.; editor:
Title: Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages : Proceedings of the International Symposium held by RILEM...October 10-12, 1994
Description: London, E & FN Spon, (1995). orig.boards. 24x16cm, xv, 470 pp, Binding corners bumped. Some light page-edge soil.. Textual graphs & diagrams.. A 1cm dent & small tear to lower rear cover binging edge. VG. ¶ Series: International Union of Testing & Research Laboratories for Materials & Structures, RILEM Proceedings, 25. Contains 56 papers concerning Heat of Hydration; Prediction of Temperature Development; Determination & Modeling of Mechanical Properties; Measurement of Thermal Stresses in the Laboratory; Measurement of Thermal Stresses in Situ; Influence of Constituents & Composition of Concrete on Cracking Sensitivity; Computational Assessment of Stresses & Cracking; Practical Measures for Avoidance of Cracking - Case Records. Includes: T. Kishi & K. Maekawa "Thermal & Mechanical Modelling of Young Concrete Based on Hydration Process of Multi-Component Cement Minerals"; C. Wang & W.H. Dilger "Prediction of Temperature Distribution in Hardening Concrete"; M. Yamazaki; et al: "Low-Heat Portland Cement Used for Silo Foundation Mat: Temperatures & Stresses Measured & Analyzed"; T. Yoshioka; et al: "Thermal Cracking in Wall of Prestressed Concrete Egg-Shaped Digester"; E. Sellevold; et al: "High Performance Concrete: Early Volume Change & Cracking Tendency"; E.S. Pedersen "Predicition of Temperature & Stress Development in Concrete Structures"; M. Emborg & S. Bernander "Avoidance of Early Age Thermal Cracking in Concrete Structures: Predesign, Measures, Follow-up"; W.G.L. Wagenaars & K. van Breugel "Water-tight Design, Artificial Cooling or Extra Reinforcement"; etc.

Keywords: Concrete Technology, Thermal Cracking, Stresses Stress, Building Materials, Engineering, Hydration Heat, Cracks, Cement Cements,