Thermal deformation and stress of alkali-activated slag concrete under semi-adiabatic condition: Experiments and simulations

This study investigates the deformation of free and stress of restrained alkali-activated slag concrete (AASC), respectively, under semi-adiabatic condition. The concrete shows first thermal expansion, which is compensated soon by autogenous shrinkage. The subsequent cooling down of the concrete aggravates shrinkage and development of tensile...

Drying shrinkage of alkali-activated slag and fly ash concrete; A comparative study with ordinary Portland cement concrete

This study investigates the drying shrinkage and the shrinkage-induced stress of alkali-activated blast furnace slag and fly ash concrete (AC) in comparison with ordinary Portland cement concrete (OC). For samples that were dried from 1 day after casting, the drying shrinkage of AC was much higher than that of OC. For samples that were stored...

Crack monitoring method for an FRP-strengthened steel structure based on an antenna sensor

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has been increasingly applied to steel structures for structural strengthening or crack repair, given its high strength-to-weight ratio and high stiffness-to-weight ratio. Cracks in steel structures are the dominant hidden threats to structural safety. However, it is difficult to monitor structural cracks under...