An investigation into the use of low volume - fibre reinforced concrete for controlling plastic shrinkage cracking

Thesis (MScEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2012. === ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Plastic shrinkage cracking (PSC) in concrete is a well-known problem and usually occurs within the first few hours after the concrete has been cast. It is caused by a rapid loss of water from the concrete, either from the surface...

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Main Author: Maritz, Jaco-Louis
Other Authors: Boshoff, W. P.
Language:en_ZA
Published: Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/19983