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...

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Main Author: Branko Šavija
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/5/654