Title: Effect of Reinforcement Temperature in Shrinkage Cracking of PC

Author(s): M. Karakouzian, R.F. Boehm, N. Hudyma, and D.D. Harris

Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 16

Issue: 9

Appears on pages(s): 65-67

Keywords: cracking (fracturing); hot weather construction; reinforcing materials; shrinking; thermal properties; Materials Research

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Date: 9/1/1994

Abstract:
In hot and arid climates, such as Southern Nevada, placing concrete may cause concrete slabs on grade to experience substantial moisture loss, especially when adequate precautions are not taken. The temperature of reinforcing bars affects the temperature of concrete, and the increase in concrete temperature may cause plastic-shrinkage cracking even though the ACI recommendations for hot-weather concreting are followed.