Influence of Different Curing Conditions on Shrinkage of Concrete

Abstract:

Experiments for studying the shrinkage of concrete cured under three conditions were designed, and the impact of different curing conditions on the 28-day shrinkage and 180-day long-term shrinkage of concrete was researched. The results are as follows: There are significant influences of different curing conditions on shrinkage of concrete; The variation rule of 28-day shrinkage of concrete is consistent with that of 180-day shrinkage of concrete, the shrinkage of the concrete cured under standard condition is less than that cured under indoor natural condition, and larger than that cured under totally enclosed condition; In addition to mixing polypropylene fiber and expansive agents to optimize the proportions of concrete mix in the manufacturing process of concrete, adequate curing, after placing, is quite necessary for effectively controlling the shrinkage development of concrete, reducing the risk of concrete cracking and improving the quality of concrete structure.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 838-841)
• Pages: 36-41
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.838-841.36
• Online since: November 2013
• Authors: Jing Chen, Xiao Huan Li, Feng Ling Wang, Fen Lian Xu
• Keywords: Concrete, Curing, Long Term, Shrinkage

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