DIANA offers early-age concrete models and predicts cracking through linear and nonlinear analysis. It calculates from direct input of heat production, preprocessing from the adiabatic curve, and user-supplied subroutines.
The analysis of early-age concrete can be followed by a sequence of analyses that reproduce different events during the service life of the structure. With advanced finite element analysis, you can simulate the short and long-term effects on the stability of concrete structures, modeling the stress state more realistically at any point in the life of the structure. This approach accounts for potential deficiencies during construction, which may cause damage or reduce the long-term performance of the concrete structure.
Large concrete pours or casting can result in premature cracking, this can be especially detrimental in massive pivotal structures such as hydraulic structures.
DIANA offers a range of analysis features, for heat of hydration, which work in combination with an extensive concrete model library to enable you to choose the right mix, pouring time, and casting sequence to help prevent or preclude cracking.
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