Title:
Impact of Reinforcement Type on Control of Drying Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Under Restraint
Author(s):
Emmanuel K. Attiogbe
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
47
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
50-55
Keywords:
slab, fiber, steel, performance
DOI:
10.14359/51746777
Date:
5/1/2025
Abstract:
Various reinforcement types can be evaluated to determine their relative performance in controlling the restrained shrinkage cracking behavior of concrete. Two sets of published test data on restrained shrinkage cracking of slabs-on-ground are analyzed, and a parameter suitable for comparing the performance of various reinforcement types is identified.
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