Table of Contents
Chapter 1--Introduction
Chapter 2--Crack mechanisms in concrete
2.1--Introduction
2.2--Microcracking
2.3--Fracture
Chapter 3--Control of cracking due to drying shrinkage
3.1--Introduction
3.2--Crack formation
3.3--Drying shrinkage
3.4--Factors influencing drying shrinkage
3.5--Control of shrinkage cracking
3.6--Shrinkage-compensating concretes
Chapter 4--Control of cracking in flexural members
4.1--Introduction
4.2--Crack control equations for reinforced concrete beams
4.3--Crack control in two-way slabs and plates
4.4--Tolerable crack widths versus exposure conditions in concrete
4.5--Flexural cracking in prestressed concrete
4.6--Anchorage zone cracking in prestressed concrete
4.7--Tension cracking
Chapter 5--Long-term effects on cracking
5.1--Introduction
5.2--Effects of long-term loading
5.3--Environmental effects
5.4--Aggregate and other effects
5.5--Use of polymers in improving cracking characteristics
Chapter 6--Control of cracking in concrete layered systems
6.1--Introduction
6.2--Fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) overlays
6.3--Latex modified concrete (LMC) overlays
6.4--Polymer impregnated concrete (PIC) systems
Chapter 7--Control of cracking in mass concrete
7.1--Introduction
7.2--Crack resistance
7.3--Determination of temperatures and tensile strains
7.4--Control of cracking
7.5--Testing methods and typical data
7.6--Artificial cooling by embedded pipe systems
7.7--Summary--Basic considerations for construction controls and specs
Chapter 8--Control of cracking by correct construction practices
8.1--Introduction
8.2--Restraint
8.3--Shrinkage
8.4--Settlement
8.5--Construction
8.6--Specifications to minimize drying shrinkage
8.7--Conclusion
Chapter 9--References
9.1--Specified and/or recommended references
9.2--Cited references
9.3—Other references