Day 2: Wednesday, 6th February 2013

From research to practice

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Freeze/thaw resistance at moderate water saturation levels – current findings with respect to the XF2 freeze/thaw test method

Frostwiderstand bei mäßiger Wassersättigung – Erkenntnisstand beim XF2-Frostprüfverfahren

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Brameshuber

Measurable quality improvement achieved by optimizing a colloidal mixer

Von der Simulation zur Praxis - Messbare Qualitätsverbesserung durch Optimierung eines Kolloidalmischers

Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Palzer

Timber-concrete composite structures used in seismic regions: the ESSBBuilding in Vancouver, Canada

Holz-Beton-Verbund in Erdbebengebieten am...

Issue 02/2013 Current findings with respect to the XF2 freeze/thaw test method

Freeze/thaw resistance at moderate water saturation levels

Generally accepted, internationally recognized methods (CIF and CDF) exist for testing the freeze/thaw resistance of concrete at high water saturation rates irrespective of the simultaneous action of...

Issue 02/2017 New findings and forecast models

Freeze-thaw attack and damage

The freeze-thaw damage pattern of concrete is primarily linked to the water contained in the pore system, which is also referred to as the saturation level. If a certain critical saturation level is...

Issue 02/2018 Freeze-thaw resistance of concrete products

New research findings

The freeze-thaw resistance of concrete paving blocks must be verified by the slab test (DIN EN 1338). Sometimes clients in Germany demand the CDF method (DIN CEN/TS 12390-9). Independent of the test...

Issue 01/2020

Assessment of frost and freeze-thaw damage to concrete pavers (Part 2)

The first part of this article dealt with the different patterns associated with freeze-thaw damage, the impact of cracks occurring in products, and the influence of installation and use on the onset...

Issue 02/2016 Diatomaceous earth as a functional additive

Improved freeze-thaw resistance, strength and durability of concrete products

Concrete needs to exhibit a high freeze-thaw resistance to ensure long service lives, particularly in the case of concrete products used in road construction. This characteristic is primarily achieved...