4.2 - Types of Shrinkage
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What is plastic shrinkage?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to wet surfaces in the sun.
Define drying shrinkage.
💡 Hint: Consider the time frame of when concrete is set.
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What type of shrinkage occurs soon after placing concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the wet surface condition shortly after pouring.
True or False: Drying shrinkage is the most common type of shrinkage in concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider how moisture loss affects concrete after curing.
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Analyze how varying the water-cement ratio influences the types and extent of shrinkage in concrete. Provide a detailed response with examples.
💡 Hint: Remember how water affects volume in your construction mix.
Evaluate the structural impacts of not addressing shrinkage in a significant concrete project and suggest preventative measures.
💡 Hint: Consider how these strategies influence concrete over time.
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