Creep and shrinkage prediction model for analysis and design of concrete structures: Model 83-short form

Zdenek P. Bazant, Sandeep Baweja

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Abstract

A simple model for the characterization of concrete creep and shrinkage in design of concrete structures is proposed. It represents a shortened fom1 of model B3 which was presented in [2] (as and improvement of the original version [3]) and appears in this volume, and an update of a previous short form [ 4]. The main simplification compared to model B3 comes from the use of the log-double-power law as the basic creep compliance function. The B3 formulae for predicting material parameters in the model are simplified by dropping the dependence of these parameters on the composition of concrete mix, leaving only dependence on the strength and the specific water content of the concrete mix. The model is justified by statistical comparisons with all the data in the internationally accepted RILEM data bank. The differences between the present short-form and model B3 are discussed and limitations of the short form are compared to model B3 are noted. The model is suitable for design of concrete structures with the exception ofhighly creep-sensitive structures for which the full model B3 is necessary.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Adam Neville Symposium
Subtitle of host publicationCreep and Shrinkage-Structural Design Effects
EditorsAkthem Al-Manaseer
PublisherAmerican Concrete Institute
Pages85-100
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9780870316920
StatePublished - May 1 2000
Event1997 Adam Neville Symposium: Creep and Shrinkage-Structural Design Effects - Atlanta, United States
Duration: Nov 9 1997Nov 14 1997

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
VolumeSP-194
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Conference

Conference1997 Adam Neville Symposium: Creep and Shrinkage-Structural Design Effects
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period11/9/9711/14/97

Keywords

  • Concrete
  • Creep
  • Design model
  • Prediction model
  • Shrinkage
  • Viscoelasticity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Materials Science(all)

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