CONCRETEFiX 5.4 – The Influence of Concrete Material Properties on Integral Bridge Design

By Sarah Skorpen & Megan Brink, from the University of Pretoria

This presentation will cover some of the material testing done by the SANRAL 7a2 Integral Bridge Research Group. Results show that the aggregate type used to make concrete has a significant effect on the stiffness (E-value), thermal expansion, drying shrinkage and creep of the concrete despite the concrete having the same characteristic strength. These properties have a significant effect on the behaviour of integral bridges and should be considered during the design and construction of integral bridges.

DATE: Thursday, 20 March 2025
via Teams @ 15:00 SAST (UTC+2 hours)
Attendance Free

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