Experimental Research on the Hydration Heat Temperature Field of Hollow Concrete Piers

Abstract

Measuring points were observed continuously to reveal the hydration heat temperature distribution of hollow concrete bridge pier. The results showed that as the thickness of the pier increased, the central temperature of the pier increased significantly due to hydration and the heat was difficult to be dissipated. The hydration temperature accounted for up to 70% of the maximum temperature rise during 20 h and reached the maximum temperature at 24 h after pouring the concrete. There was a jump value between the central temperature and surface temperature in a short period after removing the framework. The jumping was the most dangerous moment for the cracking of pier surfaces. Therefore, the formwork removal time has to be determined prudently and corresponding measures have to be conducted to reduce the possibility of pier surface cracking.