Early-age cracking in concrete structures: mechanisms and control

该项目旨在生成一套全面的可靠数据，以检查控制混凝土结构早期开裂风险的所有关键因素，包括关于零应力温度的新概念。预期的成果包括改进模型的基本混凝土性能从很早的年龄和拉伸应力，由于约束变形积累从早期阶段，以及在混凝土结构的有效裂缝控制的指导方针。预计这些准则将大大节省成本，并使建筑业更具可持续性。

This project aims to generate a comprehensive set of reliable data to examine all key factors governing the risk of early-age cracking in concrete structures, including a novel concept concerning zero-stress temperature. Expected outcomes include improved models for fundamental concrete properties from very early ages and tensile stresses due to restrained deformation accumulated from early stage, as well as guidelines for effective crack control in concrete structures. It is expected these guidelines will enable significant cost savings and a more sustainable construction industry.