Abstract
Shrinkage Compensating Concrete (Class S) is made with an expansive cement in which the expansion, if restrained, induces compressive stresses that approximately offset tensile stresses induced during drying shrinkage, thereby eliminating or significantly reducing the occurrence of shrinkage cracking in concrete. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the construction and performance of the Shrinkage Compensating Concrete (Class S) and to compare these characteristics to previous Class S concrete data and to conventional Class AA bridge deck concrete. This report summarizes construction activities and provides final performance evaluations and recommendations relative to experimental decks and barrier walls constructed of shrinkage compensating concrete during the widening and reconstruction of 1·75 in Kenton County, Kentucky.
Report Date
5-1995
Report Number
KTC-95-8
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1995.08
Repository Citation
Hunsucker, David Q. and Stone, Michael D., "Performance of Shrinkage Compensating Bridge Deck Concrete (Class S) I-75, Kenton County" (1995). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 845.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/845
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The inclusion of manufacturer names or trade names are for identification purposes and are not to be considered as endorsements.