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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:

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.