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Advances in Concrete Construction
  Volume 17, Number 5, May 2024 , pages 257-271
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/acc.2024.17.5.257
 

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An intelligent cooling control system for mitigating the cracking risks of mass concretes during bridge construction
Ruinan An, Peng Lin, Daoxiang Chen, Jianshu Ouyang, Zichang Li, Zheng Zhang and Yuanguang Liu

 
Abstract
    During any construction involving mass concrete, it is crucial to control cracking during the placement and curing process. This study develops an intelligent cooling control system that regulates water temperature and flow based on concrete hydration heat, effectively preventing cracking in bridge construction. The system consists of hardware, a neural network-based control algorithm, and an information management system. An optimal cooling control strategy is proposed to dynamically regulate water flow and temperature, preventing cracking by utilizing real-time temperature data, target control curves, neural network algorithms, and cloud-based computing. The intelligent cooling control system has been successfully implemented in controlling cracking risks during bridge construction. It not only mitigates the risk but also provides a convenient management strategy for bridge construction projects. The optimal cooling control strategy ensures high accuracy and stability under unsupervised learning conditions. This intelligent cooling control system can be applied to similar constructions such as bridge, dam, and building that involve the use of mass concrete.
 
Key Words
    bridge construction; cracking control; intelligent cooling system; machine learning; mass concrete
 
Address
(1) Ruinan An, Peng Lin, Daoxiang Chen, Jianshu Ouyang
Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;
(2) Peng Lin, Zichang Li:
Sichuan Energy Internet Research Institute, Tsinghua University, Chengdu 610213, China;
(3) Zheng Zhang:
China Highway Engineering Consulting Corporation, Beijing 100089, China;
(4) Jianshu Ouyang:
China Three Gorges Corporation, Beijing 100038, China;
(5) Yuanguang Liu:
Snohydro Bureau 11 Co. LTD., Sanmenxia 472001, China;
(6) Ruinan An:
Rocket Force Academy, Beijing 100011, China.
 
References
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