Title:
A Procedure to Evaluate the Potential for Drying Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Under Restraint
Author(s):
Emmanuel K. Attiogbe
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
44
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
29-33
Keywords:
strength, stress, creep, durability
DOI:
10.14359/51737126
Date:
8/1/2022
Abstract:
Restrained shrinkage cracking caused by differential drying is a major factor in determining the long-term durability of concrete. The article provides a procedure to evaluate the potential for restrained shrinkage cracking as a basis for prequalification of concrete mixtures. The procedure involves simple calculations and using concrete properties obtained from standard tests.
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