Abstract:In design and construction of the Roller-Compacted Concrete dams (RCD) controlling of the thermal cracks is a significant matter. In the construction of RCD dams, two types of internal and external concrete are used; Thermal cracks are occurred due to hydration of various cements in this type of dams. Ignorance of this issue can lead to crack formation in the susceptible points of the dams and also propagation of the cracks during an earthquake is a threat to the stability and durability of the dam. In this re… Show more
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