Temperature Cracks Controlling Technology for the Mass Concrete in Solid Sections of Lower Pylon Column

Abstract:

According to the case that mass concrete in solid sections of lower pylon column of Jiashao Bridge was easy to crack in construction because of the bigger section size, larger content of cementitious material and lower water binder ratio, the temperature and thermal stresses distribution of mass concrete was simulated and temperature control scheme was adjusted constantly based on the results of field temperature monitoring. Through taking some temperature control measures such as applying circulating cooling water and prolonging the time appropriately, thermal insulation and moisture retention curing, extending the form removal time and controlling the quality of concrete, harmful cracks did not appear in solid sections of lower pylon column of Jiashao Bridge and anticipated temperature control requirements were achieved.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 467)
• Pages: 262-269
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.467.262
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Fu Liang Gao*, Yan Wei Fang
• Keywords: Bridge Engineering, Mass Concrete, Pylon, Solid Sections, Temperature Control

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