Cracking occurrence due to shrinkage related effects is a widely recognised issue which is
frequently evaluated with the shrinkage restraining ring test. This paper provides a state-of …

Cement-based materials encompass a broad spectrum of construction materials that utilize
cement as the primary binding agent. Among these materials, concrete stands out as the …

The cast-in-place concrete base plate is a main member of the China Railway Track System
(CRTS) III ballastless track structure that is prone to generating early transverse cracking …

Cracking control of reinforced concrete (RC) is of paramount importance to ensure a proper
service behaviour on RC structures, during their lifespan, without excessive maintenance …

Many prestressed concrete bridges are reported to suffer from excessive vertical deflections
and cracking during their service life. Creep softens the structure significantly, and therefore …

The restrained ring test belongs to a traditional method for estimating cracking tendency of a
paste, mortar or concrete mix. The test involves hygro-mechanical interactions with intricate …

The structural safety of historic buildings frequently demands an advanced structural
analysis. These constructions often have cultural and architectonic values and were …

A thermo-chemo-hygro-mechanical (TCHM) simulation approach for modelling the concrete
behaviour during restrained shrinkage ring tests under two distinct drying conditions …

Aerial lime is one of the oldest binders discovered and used in mortars. In different regions
of the world, there is a substantial number of historic masonry constructions comprising …

Prediction of hydration temperature and induced stresses in mass foundation slabs, due to
the hydration effects is a difficult task. The complexity of this issue is compounded by …