The temperature nomogram to predict the maximum temperature in mass concrete

Abstract

Temperature is the most important factor to consider while constructing mass concrete. The resultant temperature is the result of cement hydration and other factors, resulting in the production of thermal cracks at an early age. As a result, the prediction of temperature fields in massive concrete structures has been a significant challenge. A temperature nomogram is created in this study by using numerical methods to quickly determine the maximum temperature in concrete structures with various characteristics, such as cement content and the initial temperature of concrete mixtures. The obtained monogram can be used to predict the maximum temperature in mass concrete structures in order to prevent thermal cracks during construction and thereafter.

Keywords

• mass concrete
• thermal analysis
• thermal crack
• temperature nomogram
• finite element simulation