Title:
Concrete Q & A: Estimating Evaporation Rates to Prevent Plastic Shrinkage Cracking
Author(s):
Luke Snell and Khishgee Radnaabazar
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
29
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
80-82
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DOI:
Date:
3/1/2007
Abstract:
The standard specifications I’m modifying for a project require the contractor to take steps to prevent plastic shrinkage cracking when the rate of evaporation exceeds 0.2 lb/ft2/h (1 kg/m2/h). How is the contractor supposed to measure this?