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For freshly cast concrete structures in presence of strong restraints, the thermal stresses associated with the heat of hydration of cement can lead to cracking, with detrimental consequences from both aesthetical and serviceability points of view. In this paper, a methodology for the thermo-mechanical analysis of concrete structures is presented, along with an application to a highly restrained slab.
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Azenha, M., Faria, R., Figueiras, J. (2006). THERMO-MECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF YOUNG CONCRETE. In: KONSTA-GDOUTOS, M.S. (eds) Measuring, Monitoring and Modeling Concrete Properties. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5104-3_11
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