File:Fse-spalling-v2.svg

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Summary

Two explanations of spalling: pore pressure from trapped water vapour (left) and restrained thermal expansion near the heated surface (right). Based on Kodur and Harmathy (2002), p. 1-163.

Original vector illustration for Spalling, level 2 Intermediate.

Source basis: Kodur and Harmathy (2002), p. 1-163
Alt text: Two close-ups of heated concrete: left, vapour pressure behind the surface; right, compression along the hot surface breaking off a flake.

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Short title	Two explanations of spalling: pore pressure from trapped water vapour (left) and restrained thermal expansion near the heated surface (right). Based on Kodur and Harmathy (2002), p. 1-163.
Image title	Two close-ups of heated concrete: left, vapour pressure behind the surface; right, compression along the hot surface breaking off a flake. Source basis: Kodur and Harmathy (2002), p. 1-163
Width	900
Height	600