monolithic concrete

monolithic concrete

Reinforced concrete cast with no joints other than construction joints.
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Therefore, if the tensile strength of concrete is ignored, the integrated model [8] for the shear friction strength of monolithic concrete interfaces can be modified for construction joints in the following form:
Mechanical Model for Shear Friction Capacity of Concrete at Construction Joints
But Karp is at equal times, the most loved and loathed architect in Estonia, and ask any resident of Tallinn their opinion of Linnahall's monolithic concrete and limestone structures, and one will be exposed to a stream of expletives calling for its demolition, or a frenzy of exaltations, that Linnahall, Tallinn's phoenix must again arise to new life.
Linnahall important for Tallinn and Estonia, but economic challenge remain
* Use of internally cured concrete in a monolithic concrete deck with conventional formwork may yield significantly better performance in this respect, although the benefits of precast concrete panels to accelerated bridge construction would be lost.
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The inspections revealed significant and widespread deterioration, microbially induced corrosion and loss of ground through cracks in the monolithic concrete sewer liner.
Rehabilitation of the Oakland Macomb Interceptor Drain: staged reconstruction of a major interceptor without service interruption
By physically integrating all interior and exterior building components and their associated functions of structure, enclosure, and infrastructure within a single, monolithic concrete cast, all aspects of assembly were eliminated.
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The bearing structures of the generator building perform as a monolithic concrete frame the columns of which are made of concrete mark M110 (10.8 N/[mm.sup.2]) and beams are made of concrete mark M140 (13.7 N/[mm.sup.2]).
Conditon of structures and properties of concrete of an existing oil shale chemical plant
From monolithic concrete structures such as motorway bridges and power stations, to the more prosaic breeze block, raw concrete and cement are left unfinished or polished to a shine.
Concrete move
The percentage of condition transitions grouped according to wearing surface type is 36 percent for decks with bituminous (asphalt) surfaces, 31 percent for monolithic concrete (cast at the same time as the bridge deck by adding extra concrete thickness), and 33 percent for other types, including (low-slump concrete, wood, and gravel).
From the National Bridge Inventory; Analyzing data from the NBI can help predict how bridge decks will perform
For over a decade, Rudy Ricciotti has celebrated the power of monolithic concrete structures, notably in an early project for a rock music stadium in Vitrolles (AR February 1996).
Dance cage: dramatically enclosed by a skeletal concrete structure, this dance centre adds life to the city
The viaduct consists of a 15-span rolled steel stringer superstructure with an eight-inch reinforced monolithic concrete deck.
DOT picks Vollmer Associates to run Grand Central Parkway deck project
HE present head office of the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo is a bold statement rendered in monolithic concrete s o typical of the 1970s.
Paper that moved with times, from the heart of Liverpool; Peter Elson follows the Liverpool Daily Post to its modern building of today

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