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Checking concrete growth

Journal Article · · Civil Engineering (New York, 1983); (United States)
OSTI ID:5174022
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  1. Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga, TN (United States)
This article examines corrective actions being taken by the Tennessee Valley Authority to minimize stresses developing in Hiwassee Dam due to concrete growth from alkali-aggregate reaction. The topics of the article include a description of the problem, corrective actions taken to reduce stress, continuous monitoring, post-tensioning, cutting the slots, abutment slots, and adjustments to spillway gates.
OSTI ID:
5174022
Journal Information:
Civil Engineering (New York, 1983); (United States), Journal Name: Civil Engineering (New York, 1983); (United States) Vol. 64:1; ISSN CIEGEK; ISSN 0885-7024
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English