Practice Shrinkage Cracking: Mechanism and Risk Areas - 4.5 | 13. Failure Mechanism in Hardened Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define shrinkage in the context of concrete.

💡 Hint: Think about how drying affects concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What is restraint in relation to concrete shrinkage?

💡 Hint: Consider external and internal forces.

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Question 1

What causes shrinkage cracks in concrete?

  • Moisture gain
  • Moisture loss
  • Chemical reaction

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when concrete dries.

Question 2

T/F: All cracks in concrete are due to shrinkage.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider other failure mechanisms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A contractor is building a long retaining wall. Describe two potential risks of shrinkage cracking and suggest a mitigation strategy for each.

💡 Hint: Think about environmental effects and preventive measures.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of a high water-cement ratio on shrinkage cracking risk in a concrete slab.

💡 Hint: What happens when there's more water compared to cement?

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