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  1. 1. Determination of thermal conductivity for mastic asphalt by combining previously performed laboratory work and TASEF

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Martin Kruse Lindgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Mastic asphalt; BPGJA-11; thermal conductivity; TASEF; FEM; Timber; Gjutasfalt; BPGJA-11; termisk konduktivitet; TASEF; FEM; Trä;

    Abstract : Mastic asphalt is a material which in Sweden mainly is used as coating for bridges, parking decks, courtyards and terraces. Mastic asphalt is a material built-up by a combination of bitumen (a type of binder), well-graded aggregate (consists of both coarse and fine ballast), filler, sand and sometimes also fine graded macadam. READ MORE

  3. 2. Alternative methods to prevent thermal cracking in concrete

    University essay from

    Author : Alexander Barchin; Navid Sedighi; [2019]
    Keywords : Massive concrete structures; heat development; cement hydration; temperature reduction; cracking; fly ash; ice; coarse aggregates; cooling methods; practical tests.; Massiva betongkonstruktioner; värmeutveckling; cementhydrataion; temperaturreducering; sprickbildning; flygaska; is; grov ballast; kylningsmetoder praktiska försök.;

    Abstract : In the construction industry, concrete is the most common material, because of its good properties such as compressive strength and endurance. Concrete is a composition of several different materials where one of the main components is cement. When the hydration process starts, large amount of heat is generated. READ MORE