The Effects of Insulation Thickness on Temperature Field and Evaluating Cracking in the Mass Concrete

Abstract

This paper is mainly to study the effects of insulation thickness (0 - 3) cm on temperature field and evaluating cracking in the mass concrete by using Finite Element Midas Civil 2011. The finite element method is developed for simulation analysis of the temperature field in the concrete in early age mass concrete. From the results temperature field and evaluating cracking for the mass concrete it is concluded that insulation with adequate thickness at the face of massive concrete should be used to reduce the temperature differentials and control cracking of early-age concrete. Finally, the results are applied to provide some references for the constructions in the mass concrete such as dams, bridges beams, bridge piers, foundations of bridges and buildings.