Abstract
Shrinkage of concrete is one of the main reasons affecting damage of structures. Shrinkage is the result of cement hydration, the evaporation of water during concrete hardens. It occurs mainly at the first stage of concrete hardening. Moreover, shrinkage is indirectly influenced by various factors such as environmental conditions, aggregate sizes, structure types, and water-cement ratio. Understanding the environmental factors is the key to accurately predicting shrinkage of concrete. Among environmental factors, wind is known as an important factor that significantly affects shrinkage of concrete. This study designs an experiment that considers the effects of tropical winds on shrinkage of concrete in Nghe An, Vietnam. Additionally, the result of this study is then analyzed and compared with that of published studies in Southeast Asia. Experimental results show that shrinkage in the tropical climate occurs according to existing rules. Moreover, the shrinkage strain develops rapidly at the early stage, and the value of shrinkage quickly reaches an asymptotic value.
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