Smart Crack Control in Concrete through Use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs): A Review
Cracks in concrete structures present a threat to their durability. Therefore, numerous research studies have been devoted to reducing concrete cracking. In recent years, a new approach has been proposed for controlling temperature related cracking—utilization of phase change materials (PC...
Main Author: | Branko Šavija |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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Series: | Materials |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/5/654 |
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