Essays about: "José Sanchez Loarte"

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  1. 1. Crack propagation in concrete dams driven by internal water pressure

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Maria Sohrabi; José Sanchez Loarte; [2017]
    Keywords : Concrete cracks; water pressure; concrete dams; crack propagation; finite element analysis; linear elastic fracture mechanics; instrumentation;

    Abstract : Concrete structures are in general expected to be subjected to cracking during its service life. This is the reason why concrete is reinforced, where the reinforcement is only activated after cracks occur. However, cracks may be a concern in large concrete structures, such as dams, since it may result in reduced service life. READ MORE