This standard systematically specifies a series of test methods for evaluating the stress induced by drying shrinkage in cement mortar and concrete, which may lead to cracking. It includes various test forms such as the ring restraint test, uniaxial restraint test, and slab restraint test to determine the sensitivity of materials to drying shrinkage cracking. The standard clearly outlines the structural and functional requirements for various test apparatus, such as restrained shrinkage ring devices, slab test molds, and related measurement systems, laying the foundation for standardized test operations. These methods quantify the crack resistance of materials by simulating actual restraint conditions, providing guidance for crack prevention design in concrete structures and material selection.
| Status | Active | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CCS | Q12 | ICS | 91.100.30 |
| Release Date | 2012-12-31 00:00:00 | Implementation Date | 2013-08-01 00:00:00 |
