Browsing by Subject "Concrete"
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(2019-05-15)For a concrete pavement, the permeation properties for the surface have a crucial influence on its durability. Current practices assess the resistance of the surface to abrasion and freeze/thaw cycles based primarily on ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)A new approach to the characterization of pavement mixtures' toughness based on the J integral concept was developed. The fracture mechanics approach was used to compare fatigue and fracture characteristics of new plasticized ...
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(2010-07-14)Although concrete is widely considered a very durable material, if conditions are such, it can be vulnerable to deterioration and early distress development. Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) is a major durability problem in ...
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(2012-07-16)Reinforced concrete bridge columns can deteriorate prematurely due to the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and/or delayed ettringite formation (DEF), causing internal expansion and cracking on the surface of the concrete. The ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1988)In order to improve the current design and construction guidelines for a continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) that is maintenance free for at least 20 years, an extensive literature review and laboratory ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1966)Static and dynamic tests were performed on sixty concrete cylinders to determine the energy absorption capacity of concrete at failure and the effects of load rate on the properties of concrete, and to attempt to determine ...
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(2012-10-19)The study of mechanical energy and electrical energy dissipation in cementitious materials can lead to development of high damping concrete for structural applications, and new non-destructive testing techniques for use ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)This research study focuses on evaluating the design of HSC prestressed bridge girders. Specifically there were three major objectives. First, to determine the current state of practice for the design of HSC prestressed ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)State Highway Agencies (SHAs) are being forced to focus more on rehabilitation, resurfacing, and reconstruction of existing roadways rather than the construction of new facilities. These activities can create several ...
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(2009-05-15)Saturated permeability is likely a good method for characterizing the susceptibility of portland cement concrete to various forms of degradation; although no widely accepted test exists to measure this property. The hollow ...
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(2023-04-27)This study presents the results of modeling masonry components and system under compressive and tensile strength test using 2D-DEM and 3D-DEM. This research study orientates towards assessing the effect of micro-properties, ...
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(2013-07-22)Excessive early-age concrete surface moisture evaporation causes many problems of concrete pavements, such as plastic shrinkage cracking and delamination; the use of liquid membrane-forming curing compounds is one of the ...
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Permanent deformation potential in asphalt concrete overlays over portland cement concrete pavements (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1989)Rutting potential in asphalt concrete pavements (ACP) over both flexible (granular), and rigid portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements is investigated. A detailed analysis of the influence of ACP mixture stiffness, stiffness ...
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(2020-11-30)Creep is a long-term deformation that can cause redistribution of stresses, large deformations and prestress or post-tensioning losses in prestressed or post-tensioned structures, respectively. A major challenge in quantifying ...
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(2019-11-13)Damage in concrete has been modeled using various approaches such as fracture mechanics, continuum damage mechanics and failure envelope theories. The current research proposes a new approach to model damage in concrete ...
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