Civil Engineering - Concrete Technology - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Concrete Technology - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)
11.
After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying
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Darpan Gautam said:
1 decade ago
Drying shrinkage is defined as the contracting of a hardened concrete mixture due to the loss of capillary water. This shrinkage causes an increase in tensile stress, which may lead to cracking, internal warping, and external deflection, before the concrete is subjected to any kind of loading.
Lokesh said:
10 years ago
On drying there is a decrease in volume of the concrete.
Saudan singh said:
9 years ago
Give me the answer if Shrinkage in concrete is increased.
Kishan said:
7 years ago
It is Due to the heat of hydration.
Gaurav said:
6 years ago
Heat of hydration happen there.
Niyogisubizo Aimee kevine said:
3 years ago
Please, explain what is shrinkage?
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