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How much movement can be expected due to temperature change?

April 26, 2017movement temperature

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How much movement can be expected due to temperature change?

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The coefficient of thermal expansion for concrete is 10 x 10-6 mm/mm/°C (5.5 x 10-6 in/in/°F). A 12.19m (40’) long panel restrained at one end and subjected to a 56 °C (100 °F) temperature swing can be expected to expand (or contract) approximately 6.1mm (0.24″).