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Final report of comprehensive testing program for concrete at elevated temperatures

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/711512· OSTI ID:711512

The objective of this program was to define the variations in physical (thermal) and mechanical (strength) properties of limestone aggregate concrete and lightweight insulating concrete exposed to elevated temperatures that could occur as a result of a postulated large sodium spill in a lined LMFBR equipment cell. To meet this objective, five test series were conducted: (1) unconfined compression, (2) shear, (3) rebar bond, (4) sustained loading (creep), and (5) thermal properties. Mechanical property results are presented for concretes subjected to temperature up to 621{sup 0}C (1150{sup 0}F).

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
711512
Report Number(s):
ORNL/BRP--80/5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English