Browsing by Subject "Shrinkage"
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Detecting deleterious fine particles in concrete aggregates and defining their impact
(Wisconsin Highway Research Program, 2010-10)This study examined the types of microfines in aggregates found in northern Wisconsin and their influence on concrete prepared according to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) specifications. Aggregates were ... -
Effects of aggregate coatings and films on concrete performance
(Wisconsin Highway Research Program, 2003-04)Coarse aggregates containing surface coatings were collected throughout Wisconsin and characterized to determine composition. Based on the results of these tests, a subset of the sample aggregates was selected to further ... -
Reducing shrinkage cracking of structural concrete through the use of admixtures
(Wisconsin Highway Research Program, 2006-03)Shrinkage-reducing admixtures (SRAs) from three manufacturers (SRA-1, Eucon SRA from Euclid; SRA-2, Eclipse Plus from Grace; and SRA-3, Tetraguard AS20 from Degussa) were evaluated in Wisconsin Department of Transportation ...