What is a Cold Joint in Concrete?
In the world of construction, the term "cold joint" refers to a discontinuity in a concrete structure that occurs when one batch of concrete
In the world of construction, the term "cold joint" refers to a discontinuity in a concrete structure that occurs when one batch of concrete
Cold joints in reinforced concrete (RC) beams can significantly impact shear behavior, influencing stress distribution and failure patterns. This study examines how delay times,
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From the experimental study, the amount of loss in the flexural strength capacity of the RC beams due to the presence of cold joint for different age was observed. A deduction chart to
Some existing theoretical models were also used to predict the structural behaviour of cold-formed stainless steel tubular joints subjected to chord side wall failure. The design rules for
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To reveal their impacts on tunnel service performance, indoor tests and theoretical analysis are used to assess the mechanical properties of concrete with cold joints, including elastic
Cold joint in concrete a structure can be occurred due to the lack of attention of the supervision team or unawareness of the setting time of the concrete.
After validating the numerical models, two structural designs have been proposed to mitigate the negative effects of CJs in reinforced concrete structures. These designs are intended to improve
This review examined the effects of construction joints, particularly cold joints, on reinforced concrete beams'' structural performance and integrity. Cold joints, which form when concrete is poured in
Cold joints can reduce concrete strength by over 30%, depending on joint orientation and formation time. Horizontal cold joints maintain compressive strength, while diagonal and vertical joints exhibit
This paper investigates the effect of pouring interval on the fracture performance and fracture characteristics of concrete beam with cold joints through three-point bending experiments
Thus, this study investigates types of cohesive elements used for simulating cold joint defects in concrete to aid the analysis of the crack propagation law and the structural failure modes
A cold joint is the main problem in concrete construction, especially in large quantities such as mass concrete. The capacity of mixing plan and
The fatigue strength and life of specimens with or without cold joints are greatly influenced by many properties of the applied stress, especially the maximum stress level and range.
Moreover, examined specimens with cold joints to study the effect of delay time at 0,60,120,180 min that impacts cold joints on the strength and
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It was found that strength losses due to drying–wetting and freezing–thawing of specimens with cold joints were higher than those of the specimens without cold joints. Strength losses of concretes after
Cold joints are weak areas of tunnel lining structure, which form due to the discontinuous pouring of concrete. To reveal their impacts on tunnel service performance, indoor tests and theoretical analysis
Learn about concrete cold joints: their causes, prevention strategies, and effective repair techniques to ensure structural integrity and durability.
Abstract This paper investigates the effect of pouring interval on the fracture performance and fracture characteristics of concrete beam with cold joints through three-point bending
Cold joint formation becomes more likely in hot weather conditions due to the rapid setting behaviour of the concrete. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of the
Abstract Cold joints in reinforced concrete (RC) beams can significantly impact shear behavior, influencing stress distribution and failure patterns. This study examines how delay times,
90° cold joint angle is the most critical angle for splitting tensile strength. This study aims to understand the effect of different cold joint angles on splitting tensile and compressive strength of
PDF | This study investigated the effects of cold joints on the strength and some durability properties of concrete.
A cold joint in concrete is an area or surface with a structural discontinuity caused by the delayed concrete pouring between two layers of concrete. The delayed
In this paper, the problem of the generation of cold joints is approached from two complementary perspectives.
Concrete continues to be a fundamental building material in modern construction. Therefore, the repair and rehabilitation of concrete elements are critical for maintaining infrastructure
Cold joints are often regarded as structural weaknesses due to the likelihood of inadequate bonding between various concrete layers, resulting in diminished strength and longevity. Cold joints can
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