Title:
Why Slabs Curl-Part II
Author(s):
Bruce A. Suprenant
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
24
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
59-64
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DOI:
Date:
4/1/2002
Abstract:
Slabs curl due to differences in moisture distribution that create a shrinkage profile. This induces an applied curling moment within the slab. The amount of curling for a given moisture distribution however may not be unique. Some research and field experience helps us estimate the amount of curling deflection as affected by different factors.