A review on early-age cracking of concrete: Causes and control
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The early-age cracking of concrete is one of the most critical parameters affecting the performance of concrete structures. It is attributed to both the internal and external influences such as early age restrained shrinkage, thermal deformation as well as the applied load. In this paper, a detailed review of the causes of early-age cracking is first presented, followed by the factors affecting the concrete cracking including raw materials quality problems, improper construction measures, external environmental influences and structural design flaws. Then the preventive measures for concrete cracking are summarized. The potential for the application and development of structural health monitoring and artificial intelligence techniques for early-age cracking of concrete is also discussed. Through the comprehensive review of the early-age cracking of concrete, the research direction for the subsequent research on early-age cracking of concrete is pointed out. The current problems and concerns of concrete cracking are also prospected.
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OpenAlex topics: Concrete Properties and Behavior · Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures · Concrete Corrosion and Durability
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