Giatec's Thermal Modeling feature on the Giatec 360 platform was developed to help predict the maximum concrete temperature and temperature differential of mass concrete.

The most effective way to manage thermal cracking in mass concrete applications is to use concrete mix designs which have a reduced temperature rise (i.e. a lower heat of hydration).

Concrete or other thermal mass materials (e.g. stone, masonry) can also be located close to a wood burner, so the heat can be absorbed and released when the fire is out. ...