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[pdf] This technical note briefly discusses non-destructive evaluation of cold joints in concrete structures. We will review how structural engineers and quality control laboratories can utilize NDT methods to assess the quality and integrity of concrete on or around the cold joint. A mechanics-based numerical model was developed based on. This paper presents an integrated experimental and analytical investigation on the behaviour of. This experimental study investigates the influence of interlayer orientation and the presence of cold joints (CJ) on mechanical properties, such as stiffness and strength. The capacity of mixing plan and manpower make monolith casting is impossible.
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