Qualification of concrete mixtures for fast track construction applications /

analyzed to develop a strength-maturity relationship. A

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Secmen, Serhan
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Description
Summary:analyzed to develop a strength-maturity relationship. A
carried out and the results of these tests were statistically
concrete application is proposed. By using this method,
concrete strength can be predicted non-destructively by
construction, the construction schedule needs to be
construction. Therefore, a good estimation of the duration
established prior to the beginning of the actual
Fast track construction is a special type of construction
Finally, a concrete temperature simulation program was used
intersection constructions. In order to plan and organize a
maturity relationship. A series of laboratory tests was
measuring the maturity of concrete and utilizing a strength-
measuring the maturity of concrete. Field work was carried
minimize the construction duration. Since the duration of
necessary for the curing of concrete in fast track
of the curing of concrete activity needs to be made by the
out to evaluate the applicability of the method in the field.
predict the time of curing and strength development for a
prevailing site conditions.
scheduler. In this research, a method that can be used to
temperature independent model was developed to be able to
the hardening period of concrete is largely undefined at the
time of placement, it becomes difficult to schedule the time
to predict the opening time of a concrete slab under
used in the field to validate the strength of concrete by
utilize it at different curing conditions. This model can be
where construction methods and activities are planned to
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 66 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.