Building the Future: Performance-Based Temperature Limits for Mass Concrete Foundations
Most countries are embarking on a journey to reduce construction costs significantly. For instance, the UK government has set goals to reduce construction costs by 33%, accelerate project delivery, and lower greenhouse gas emissions by 50% [1]. Similarly, countries like Japan and the United States are working to reduce construction costs significantly. This underscores the necessity for futuristic engineering infrastructures. This is to withstand increasingly complex loads and integrate innovative technologies and streamlined processes. Structural design must now employ large foundation systems. They can be concrete rafts and piles using high-strength materials and innovative concrete mix designs to withstand excessive loads. Therefore, the primary objective is substantial cost reduction and swift delivery of infrastructures without compromising quality and sustainability. In this blog, we discuss the promising benefits of performance-based temperature differential limits as an effective solution for mass concrete construction. Explore…
