Learn More about Prevention of Plastic Shrinkage Cracks
January 4, 2018
Learn More about Prevention of Plastic Shrinkage Cracks. Here are the tips for how to prevent plastic shrinkage cracks.
Watch this video demonstration by UltraTech Cement :
– Plastic Shrinkage cracks occur due to rapid evaporation of water sheen from the surface of the freshly placed concrete
– Ensure surface moisture continuously
– In hot weather conditions, it is preferable to do concreting during morning and evening
– Keep the concrete temperature low either by adding cold water or by avoiding the use of warm aggregates
– Cover the freshly laid concrete with plastic sheets or keep the surface moist by sprinkling water