| Author | Jen Inthusoma |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-86-10 |
| Subject(s) | Concrete--Thermal properties
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ST-86-10 |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study is to investigate experimentally the effectiveness of thermal insulation applied to exposed surfaces of mass concrete by using different types of insulating materials. Thermocouples which are used to measure the temperature are installed at various positions in the vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions of the specimens. Test results revealed that among the three types of insulating material investigated, sand, mineral wool, .and foam, it was found that foam was the most effective thermal insulator. The peak temperature in mass concrete occurred at about 11 hours after casting the concrete. In the case of mass concrete foundation, it is necessary to provide insulating at the bottom surface as the soil underneath the concrete cannot be regarded as an insulating material. It is recommended that a layer of sand, about 25 cm thick, be provided at the bottom to serve.as insulator. |
| Year | 1986 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ST-86-10 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pichai Nimityongskul ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Wireland, Martin ;Chauhan, Gopal |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Bangkok Metropolitan Administration; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986 |