Practice Effects of Shrinkage - 4.4 | 13. Failure Mechanism in Hardened Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What causes plastic shrinkage?

💡 Hint: Think about the conditions right after it rains.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that influences drying shrinkage.

💡 Hint: What happens if a concrete mix has too much water?

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Question 1

What is the primary cause of drying shrinkage?

  • A) Internal reactions
  • B) Moisture loss
  • C) Surface cracking

💡 Hint: Consider what happens as concrete sets and interacts with the environment.

Question 2

True or False: All shrinkage occurs only when there is a load on the concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Is shrinkage related to moisture or load?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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