Mass Concrete: How Hot Can It Get?

Mass concrete placements present several challenges for construction, from mixture development, scheduling placements, controlling temperature, and protection after completion. Specifications impose two primary temperature limits after concrete is placed - differential temperature between the core and surface, and maximum temperature within the core. These are intended to minimize thermal cracking and prevent a later-age durability problem. This talk will explore practical methods for predicting concrete temperatures and outline the key components of thermal control plans, including the thermal behavior of recently adopted cementitious materials. Attendees will gain insights into strategies for compliance and protection to ensure successful mass concrete construction.

Presenter: Jonathan L. Poole, PhD, PE, FACI

Jon received a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.  He has over 15 years of experience in civil engineering, construction, forensic investigation, litigation support, and concrete materials.  He served as president of the SEAoT Austin Chapter, was co-recipient of the Wason Medal for Materials Research in 2011, and is the current chair of ACI 207 Mass and Thermally Controlled Concrete.  In addition to being a long-time voting member of ACI 207, he is also a long-time voting member of ACI 305 Hot Weather Concrete, a voting member of ACI 301 Specifications for Concrete Construction, and a voting member of the ACI 301-01H Specifications for Mass Concrete subcommittee. Dr. Poole’s graduate research was on mass concrete, with numerous papers authored and co-authored on the subject. In addition, he helped develop the Texas ConcreteWorks modeling software for mass concrete. 

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