A cylindrical container of internal diameter and height H =200 mm is filled with concrete as shown in the figure below. Beginning at room temperature (T = 20°C), the temperature is decreased until the concrete develops internal tensile stress that may results in crack (as shown in the figure on the right below). This is due to the thermal shrinkage of the concrete and strong adhesion between the concrete and the walls of the container. D = 100 mm D AT<0 ΔΙ < 0 crack H Determine the temperature at which the concrete develops a tensile crack. Hint: Assume that the concrete remains linearly elastic until failure. Information about concrete: E 30 GPa (Young's Modulus) v = 0.2 (Poisson's Ratio) a = 12-10-6mm/mm/°C (Coefficient of thermal expansion) (σt)max=3 MPa (tensile strength)
A cylindrical container of internal diameter and height H =200 mm is filled with concrete as
shown in the figure below. Beginning at room temperature (T = 20oC), the temperature is
decreased until the concrete develops internal tensile stress that may results in crack (as shown in
the figure on the right below). This is due to the thermal shrinkage of the concrete and strong
adhesion between the concrete and the walls of the container. D = 100 mm
Determine the temperature at which the concrete develops a tensile crack.
Hint: Assume that the concrete remains linearly elastic until failure.
Information about concrete:
E = 30 GPa (Young’s Modulus)
ν = 0.2 (Poisson’s Ratio)
α = 12 ·10-6mm/mm/ oC (Coefficient of thermal expansion)
(σt)max = 3 MPa (tensile strength)

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