Essays about: "edge crack"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words edge crack.

  1. 11. Prediction Models of Shrinkage and Creep in Industrial Floors and Overlays

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Aida Freidriks; [2015]
    Keywords : Computations; concrete; creep; industrial floors; overlays; prediction models; shrinkage;

    Abstract : All form of activity in a building is in need for a sound platform to be able to operate. The performance of concrete floor in industrial spaces is of importance because there are greater demands on industrial concrete floor. READ MORE

  3. 12. Crack initiation in hydro power plant rotor rim sheets : A failure case study for Juktan hydro power plant

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Oskar Altzar; [2014]
    Keywords : ROTOR RIM SHEET; HYDRO POWER PLANT; CRACK; DOVETAIL SLOT;

    Abstract : In 2013, cracks were found in the radius of the dovetail slots of the rotor rim sheets in generator 1 of Juktan hydro power plant in Västerbotten, Sweden. The cracks were estimated to be too deep to be able to repair and Alstom conducted an investigation on the cause of fracture. READ MORE

  4. 13. Design of Edge Beams

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Ezdin Duran; [2014]
    Keywords : Edge Beams;

    Abstract : The purpose of the edge beam is to support the railing and the pavement, function as part of the drainage system and in the case it is integrated into the bridge deck it can serve to distribute concentrated loads. It is located in road environment and therefore exposed to water and salt with chlorides as well as subject to impacts during accidents. READ MORE

  5. 14. Investigation of Hot Ductility Gradients in Duplex Stainless Steel in the Beginning of the Continuous Casting Proces

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Linnéa Björn; [2014]
    Keywords : Continuous casting; start-cast; hot rolling; hot ductility; duplex stainless steel; edge cracks;

    Abstract : The steel quality is deteriorated at a continuous casting start. Therefore, material from the first cast slab is cut off and re-melted in the melt shop. If too little is discarded, the inferior quality in the retained length can cause defects like edge cracks during subsequent hot rolling. READ MORE

  6. 15. Concrete Cracks in Composite Bridges : A Case Study of the Bothnia Line Railway Bridge over Ångermanälven

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Hesham Elgazzar; Viktor Ansnaes; [2012]
    Keywords : Composite Bridge; Cracks; Edge Beam; Bothnia Line; Reinforcement for Crack Control;

    Abstract : Cracks in the concrete slab of continuous composite bridges are common due to the tensile stresses at the supports. These bridges are allowed to crack as long as the cracking is controlled and not exceeding the design crack width (according to Bro 94 the crack should be injected if they are bigger than 0.2 mm). READ MORE