4.4 - Effects of Shrinkage
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What causes plastic shrinkage?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions right after it rains.
Name one factor that influences drying shrinkage.
💡 Hint: What happens if a concrete mix has too much water?
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What is the primary cause of drying shrinkage?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens as concrete sets and interacts with the environment.
True or False: All shrinkage occurs only when there is a load on the concrete.
💡 Hint: Is shrinkage related to moisture or load?
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Explain how low humidity impacts the drying shrinkage of concrete in a region prone to drought.
💡 Hint: Consider how water loss is enhanced by environmental conditions.
Create a step-by-step plan to prevent shrinkage cracking in a large-scale concrete pour during summer.
💡 Hint: What methods can you apply immediately and long-term?
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