Practice Testing Methods for Creep and Shrinkage - 4.7 | 13. Failure Mechanism in Hardened Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the Drying Shrinkage Test?

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete dries.

Question 2

Easy

What does autogenous shrinkage involve?

💡 Hint: Remember, no moisture exchange.

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Question 1

What does the Drying Shrinkage Test measure?

  • Water content
  • Length change over time
  • Compressive strength

💡 Hint: Think about moisture and drying.

Question 2

True or False: Autogenous shrinkage is caused by moisture loss.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in sealed conditions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a test plan that includes drying and autogenous shrinkage testing for a new concrete mix. What would your parameters and observations be?

💡 Hint: Consider the details on how long you’ll monitor each specimen.

Question 2

Discuss how you would differentiate between creep and shrinkage in a project’s concrete evaluation. What methods might you employ?

💡 Hint: Refer back to the tests we discussed earlier.

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