An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold Weather
Cold weather conditions pose significant challenges to the performance and durability of concrete materials, construction processes, and structures. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the material-related challenges in cold weather concrete construction, including slow setting, r...
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| description | Cold weather conditions pose significant challenges to the performance and durability of concrete materials, construction processes, and structures. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the material-related challenges in cold weather concrete construction, including slow setting, reduced curing rate, and slower strength development, as well as frost damage, early freezing, and freeze–thaw actions. Various innovative materials and technologies may be implemented to address these challenges, such as optimizing the concrete mix proportions, chemical admixtures, supplementary cementitious materials, and advanced construction techniques. The paper also examines the impact of weather-related challenges for personnel, equipment, and machinery in cold environments and highlights the importance of effective planning, communication, and management strategies. Results indicate that the successful implementation of appropriate strategies can mitigate the challenges, reduce construction time, and enhance the performance, durability, and sustainability of concrete structures in cold and freezing temperatures. The paper emphasizes the importance of staying updated about the latest advancements and best practices in the field. Future trends include the development of smart and functional concrete materials, advanced manufacturing and construction techniques, integrated design, and optimization of tools, all with a strong focus on sustainability and resilience. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a61a37e9dfbe4814b1c895c035c2046c2023-11-18T10:15:11ZengMDPI AGEng2673-41172023-05-01421550158010.3390/eng4020089An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold WeatherJonny Nilimaa0Vasiola Zhaka1Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97187 Luleå, SwedenDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97187 Luleå, SwedenCold weather conditions pose significant challenges to the performance and durability of concrete materials, construction processes, and structures. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the material-related challenges in cold weather concrete construction, including slow setting, reduced curing rate, and slower strength development, as well as frost damage, early freezing, and freeze–thaw actions. Various innovative materials and technologies may be implemented to address these challenges, such as optimizing the concrete mix proportions, chemical admixtures, supplementary cementitious materials, and advanced construction techniques. The paper also examines the impact of weather-related challenges for personnel, equipment, and machinery in cold environments and highlights the importance of effective planning, communication, and management strategies. Results indicate that the successful implementation of appropriate strategies can mitigate the challenges, reduce construction time, and enhance the performance, durability, and sustainability of concrete structures in cold and freezing temperatures. The paper emphasizes the importance of staying updated about the latest advancements and best practices in the field. Future trends include the development of smart and functional concrete materials, advanced manufacturing and construction techniques, integrated design, and optimization of tools, all with a strong focus on sustainability and resilience.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/4/2/89concretecold constructionengineering challengesfreezingconcrete settingconstruction materials |
| spellingShingle | Jonny Nilimaa Vasiola Zhaka An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold Weather Eng concrete cold construction engineering challenges freezing concrete setting construction materials |
| title | An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold Weather |
| title_full | An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold Weather |
| title_fullStr | An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold Weather |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold Weather |
| title_short | An Overview of Smart Materials and Technologies for Concrete Construction in Cold Weather |
| title_sort | overview of smart materials and technologies for concrete construction in cold weather |
| topic | concrete cold construction engineering challenges freezing concrete setting construction materials |
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