Title: Self Shrinkage Properties of Concrete with Different Water to Binder Ratios
Abstract:The drying shrinkage and self-shrinkage of concretes with different water to binder ratios were studied.The test results show that the self-shrinkage of concrete increases with the water to binder rat...The drying shrinkage and self-shrinkage of concretes with different water to binder ratios were studied.The test results show that the self-shrinkage of concrete increases with the water to binder ratio.High Performance Concrete(HPC) has significant self-shrinkage due to the consumption of water caused by the cement hydration.However the total drying shrinkage of HPC is similar to that of the normal concrete.The self-shrinkage of concrete with higher water to binder ratio is negligible.The incorporation of silica fume increases the self-shrinkage of HPC.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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