Title:
Effects of Moisture Content on the Structural Properties of Portland Cement Concrete Exposed to Temperatures up to 500F
Author(s):
D.R. Lankard, D.L. Birkimer, F.F. Fondriest, and M.J. Snyder
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
25
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
59-102
Keywords:
aggregates; autoclaving; compressive strength; concretesl flexural strength; gravel; high temperature; limestone; microcracking; microstructure; modulus of elasticity; moisture content; nuclear reactors; petrography; plain concrete; pressure vessels
DOI:
10.14359/17332
Date:
1/1/1971
Abstract:
This work was undertaken as part of a study to investigate the effects of sustained elevated temperatures on portland cement concrete as related to its use in a prestressed-concrete-pressure-vessel-reactor.