The aforementioned measures collectively aim to mitigate the placing temperature and, in turn, reduce thermal cracking in massive concrete pours. By lowering the initial placing temperature, the peak hydration temperature is also decreased, as the final concrete temperature tends to approach the ambient temperature. This reduction in the temperature differential between the peak hydration and the ambient temperature effectively minimizes the thermal stress on the concrete structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of thermal cracking. Thus, controlling the placing temperature serves as a key strategy in managing and mitigating thermal effects in massive concrete pours.
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