Locations for thermal monitoring points for a mass concrete pours
Locations for thermal monitoring points for a mass concrete pours
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Hi guys,
I am encountering a mass concrete pour for a rectangular pile-cap of sized 33 m(L)x8 m(W)x3.2m(D). A temperature monitoring system to be followed for the casting of this mass concrete element using thermocouples at different locations. Can anyone give any suggestions for best locations and spacing of the thermocouples to be used for the pile cap. thanks in advance
I am encountering a mass concrete pour for a rectangular pile-cap of sized 33 m(L)x8 m(W)x3.2m(D). A temperature monitoring system to be followed for the casting of this mass concrete element using thermocouples at different locations. Can anyone give any suggestions for best locations and spacing of the thermocouples to be used for the pile cap. thanks in advance






RE: Locations for thermal monitoring points for a mass concrete pours
Keep the thermocouples away from the edges, where the temperature will be lower. In general heat will "leave" the pile cap by:
1. Convection to air through the top.
2. Conduction to soil on the bottom.
3. Conduction through concrete forms, then convection to air on the sides.
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RE: Locations for thermal monitoring points for a mass concrete pours
RE: Locations for thermal monitoring points for a mass concrete pours
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