Title:
Technical Note on Beam Elements: Thermal and Shrinkage Stresses
Author(s):
Luis F. Estenssoro
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
95
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
588-589
Keywords:
beam (supports); computer programs; fixed-end-moments; shrinkage
stresses; thermal stresses;
DOI:
10.14359/573
Date:
9/1/1998
Abstract:
Thermal and shrinkage stresses in beam members are reviewed, and are compared to canned structural programs. The author’s findings indicate that not all structural programs include the complete formulation for stresses caused by thermal and shrinkage strains.