Impeded shrinkage cracking
Cracking of reinforced concrete
Quizzed article REF: C6152 V1
Impeded shrinkage cracking
Cracking of reinforced concrete

Authors : Jean Michel TORRENTI, Francis BARRE

Publication date: May 10, 2016, Review date: August 24, 2021 | Lire en français

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4. Impeded shrinkage cracking

4.1 Notion of awkward withdrawal

Apart from external loads, the phenomenon of shrinkage, when hindered, can lead to a risk of cracking [C 2 255] . Shrinkage of a part is hindered when it cannot take place freely.

  • For example, in the case of parts clamped at their ends or cast on a rubbing surface, or blocked by construction (e.g. sail cast on a rigid footing, invert with micropiles)....

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