ABSTRACT

An important new report from the RILEM Technical Committee 119. This book presents models and methods to determine thermal stresses and cracking risks in concrete. The possible influences on and causes of thermal cracking of concrete are discussed and cases of practical measures for avoiding cracking are detailed.

chapter 6|29 pages

Assessment of External Restraint

chapter 8|24 pages

Measurement of Thermal Stresses In Situ

chapter 10|32 pages

RILEM Technical Recommendations