Computers and Concrete

Volume 3, Number 2, 2006, pages 177-195

DOI: 10.12989/cac.2006.3.2/3.177

Development of a computer aided program for slipforming operations incorporating maturity approach

K.M.A. Hossain, C. Anagnostopoulos and M. Lachemi

Abstract

Slipforming is a construction method in which the forms move continuously during the placement of concrete. This paper presents the development of a computer aided program designated as

Key Words

maturity function; concrete; slipforming; mock-up times; computer aided program.

Address

K.M.A. Hossain; Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3, CanadarnC. Anagnostopoulos; Colt Engineering, 10201 Southport Road, Calgary, AB, CanadarnM. Lachemi; Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3, Canada