Shrinkage
Summary
Shrinkage - When concrete dries it shrinks due to the reaction of the cement and water forming a product which is of a smaller volume than its component parts.
Technical Information
Shrinkage is a reduction in the size or volume; for concrete floors, several generic types of shrinkage are of concern. These are:
All forms of shrinkage can lead to cracking, although drying shrinkage is the most relevant to concrete floor slabs.
Related Definitions
Drying Shrinkage , Water Reducing Admixtures , Expansion , Concrete Specification , Thermal CrackingPlease share this definition:
