Early-Age Cracking in Concrete: Causes, Consequences, Remedial Measures, and Recommendations

Cracking is a common problem in concrete structures in real-life service conditions. In fact, crack-free concrete structures are very rare to find in real world. Concrete can undergo early-age cracking depending on the mix composition, exposure environment, hydration rate, and curing conditions. Und...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2018-10, Vol.8 (10), p.1730
Main Authors: Safiuddin, Md, Kaish, A., Woon, Chin-Ong, Raman, Sudharshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Bridges
Cement hydration
Civil engineering
Concrete
Concrete structures
Construction
Crack initiation
Crack propagation
cracking mechanisms
Cracks
curing
early-age cracking
mix composition
modeling
Researchers
Service life
Structural members
Studies
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Summary:Cracking is a common problem in concrete structures in real-life service conditions. In fact, crack-free concrete structures are very rare to find in real world. Concrete can undergo early-age cracking depending on the mix composition, exposure environment, hydration rate, and curing conditions. Understanding the causes and consequences of cracking thoroughly is essential for selecting proper measures to resolve the early-age cracking problem in concrete. This paper will help to identify the major causes and consequences of the early-age cracking in concrete. Also, this paper will be useful to adopt effective remedial measures for reducing or eliminating the early-age cracking problem in concrete. Different types of early-age crack, the factors affecting the initiation and growth of early-age cracks, the causes of early-age cracking, and the modeling of early-age cracking are discussed in this paper. A number of examples for various early-age cracking problems of concrete found in different structural elements are also shown. Above all, some recommendations are given for minimizing the early-age cracking in concrete. It is hoped that the information conveyed in this paper will be beneficial to improve the service life of concrete structures. Concrete researchers and practitioners may benefit from the contents of this paper.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app8101730