Cracking in reinforced concrete structures due to imposed deformations

摘要

This thesis is concerned with modeling of the cracking process in reinforced concrete due to imposed deformations. Cracking is investigated both at early ages, during hydration, and at mature age when the final properties of the concrete are reached. One of the most important material characteristics of the concrete at early ages, the Young's modulus is determined by means of a dynamic method called the resonance frequency method. 40 refs