This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the influence of curing
temperature and type of cement [Portland cement and blast-furnace slag (BFS) cement] on …

The restrained ring test is becoming widely used as a standard test method to assess the
potential for early-age cracking in concrete mixtures. Previous research focused on the …

A new image analysis procedure for quantifying microcracks from three-dimensional (3D) X-
ray microCT images of concrete is presented. The method separates microcracks from air …

This paper describes the use of acoustic emission (AE) for monitoring early-age cracking in
restrained fiber-reinforced mortars. A steel-testing frame was used to prevent the length …

In this study, the flexural strength and fatigue properties of interfacial transition zone (ITZ)
were experimentally investigated at the micrometre length scale. The hardened cement …

The use of saturated lightweight aggregates (LWAs) on concrete provides an efficient
internal curing, resulting in reduced shrinkage. Codes predict concrete shrinkage based on …

This paper concerns the origin of eigenstresses in lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC)
caused by autogenous deformation and drying shrinkage. Autogenous deformation of …

The main assumption of eco-efficient High-Performance Concrete (HPC) design is the
reduction of Portland cement clinker content without negatively affecting the composite's …

Concrete experiences volumetric changes as a result of material formation (cement
hydration), thermal variations, or moisture losses. If these volume changes are prevented by …

In this paper the restraining effect of aggregates on autogenous shrinkage of cementitious
materials is investigated by using different maximum aggregate sizes. Experimental studies …