Does Silica Fume Increase the Risk of Autogenous Shrinkage? Key Causes & Control
Premature cracking in high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) often traces back to a single, destructive mechanism: autogenous shrinkage. When this shrinkage is restrained, it generates tensile stresses that exceed the early-age strength of the matrix, causing microcracking that compromises durability, strength, and structural service life. For engineers specifying silica fume in low water/binder […]
Does Silica Fume Increase the Risk of Autogenous Shrinkage? Key Causes & Control Read More »