Title: Proposed Synthesis of Gap-Graded Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete

Author(s): Shu-t’ien Li

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 64

Issue: 10

Appears on pages(s): 654-661

Keywords: aggregate gradation;cement pastes;coarse aggregate;concretes;creep (materials);expansive cement concretes;expansive cements;fine aggregate; gap-graded aggregate;modulus of elasticity;shrinkage;strength

DOI: 10.14359/7593

Date: 10/1/1967

Abstract:
A hypothesis is proposed for producing economical struc-tural concrete of practically no shrinkage, at comparatively higher strength and modulus of elasticity, with lower creep, and with even much less cost than conventional concrete by the synthesis of gap-graded coarse aggregate and shrinkage-compensating matrix. Basically, it will consti-tute an unprecedented synthesis by taking the proven advantages of both gap-graded concrete and shrinkage-compensating expansive-cement concrete.