Title:
Type K Shrinkage-Compensating Cement in Bridge Deck Concrete
Author(s):
Paul W. Gruner and G. Alan Plain
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
15
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
44-47
Keywords:
bridge decks; cracking (fracturing); drying shrinkage; expansive cement concretes; permeability; shrinkage compensating cements; Materials Research
DOI:
Date:
10/1/1993
Abstract:
Cracking of newly placed concrete bridge decks is becoming an increasing problem in the United States. Use of Type K cement concrete is one solution to the problem. The authors' goal is that this report will encourage others to use Type K cement concrete in the construction of bridge decks in view of its proven performance in reducing shrinkage cracks. As more agencies use this type of cement in bridge concrete, more data will become available to evaluate its performance in reducing permeability.