Moisture transmissibility and shrinkage of waterproof concretes

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Abstract

This work focuses on the moisture diffusivity and shrinkage characteristics of self-sealing or waterproofing concretes. Two types of such concretes have been investigated, where one sealing treatment is applied to hardened concretes as a two-coat application whereas the second one adopted is recommended for use with fresh concrete, in which a sealing admixture is premixed into the fresh concrete blend. A scheme is outlined for computation of stresses resulting from restrained shrinkage in concrete structures with self-sealing concrete phases.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCreep, Shrinkage and Durability Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures - Proceedings of the 8th Int. Conference on Creep, Shrinkage and Durability Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures
Pages793-798
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2009

Publication series

NameCreep, Shrinkage and Durability Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures - Proceedings of the 8th Int. Conference on Creep, Shrinkage and Durability Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures
Volume1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials

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