Tests of Selected Insulating Materials for Mass Concrete.

Abstract

During the early ages of mass concrete construction, the interior of the concrete mass can be at temperatures well above freezing while the bulkhead and lift surfaces are being subjected to sub-freezing temperatures. This condition can result in thermal cracking of the concrete in mass structures. The purpose of the program was to investigate various types of materials available for insulating mass concrete. Several of the most promising materials were selected for laboratory tests. The physical and thermal properties of these selected materials were determined. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0756113

Entities

People

  • Edwin C. Roshore
  • Henry T. Thornton Jr.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Bulkheads
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Freezing
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Research Facilities
  • Thermal Properties
  • Transition Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics