Predicting the drying shrinkage behavior of high strength portland cement mortar under the combined influence of fine aggregate and steel micro fiber

Zhengqi Li

doi:10.3989/mc.2017.05916

Authors

Zhengqi Li Glenn Department of Civil Engineering, Clemson University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7675-4525

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2017.05916

Keywords:

Portland cement, Mortar, Drying shrinkage, Prediction, Steel micro fiber

Abstract

The workability, 28-day compressive strength and free drying shrinkage of a very high strength (121-142 MPa) steel micro fiber reinforced portland cement mortar were studied under a combined influence of fine aggregate content and fiber content. The test results showed that an increase in the fine aggregate content resulted in decreases in the workability, 28-day compressive strength and drying shrinkage of mortar at a fixed fiber content. An increase in the fiber content resulted in decreases in the workability and drying shrinkage of mortar, but an increase in the 28-day compressive strength of mortar at a fixed fine aggregate content. The modified Gardner model most accurately predicted the drying shrinkage development of the high strength mortars, followed by the Ross model and the ACI 209R-92 model. The Gardner model gave the least accurate prediction for it was developed based on a database of normal strength concrete.

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