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Mass Concrete

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"Mass concrete is defined as any volume of concrete with dimensions large enough to require that measures be taken to cope with generation of heat from hydration of the cementitious materials and attendant volume change to minimize cracking. A gravity dam and a navigation lock are examples of massive structures." [1]

Best Practices Resources

Standard Practice for Concrete for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2000) (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Trainings

On-Demand Webinar: Concrete Construction - Issues and Remedies

On-Demand Webinar: Fundamentals of Concrete Construction Inspections for Dams and Appurtenant Structures

On-Demand Webinar: Uplift and Drainage for Concrete Dams and Spillways


Citations:

  1. ↑ Standard Practice for Concrete for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2000) (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)


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