
Figure 4. Data graph showing the effect of the amount of main concrete components on dry shrinkage.
Table 2. Shrinkage measurements of the same cement under different parameters.
Aggregate type Specific density Water absorption Shrinkage
Sandstone 2.470069 g/mL 5.002% 0.116815%
Slate 2.750077 g/mL 1.293% 0.068355%
Granite 2.670075 g/mL 0.801% 0.047073%
Limestone 2.740077 g/mL 0.198% 0.041282%
Quartzite 2.660074 g/mL 0.296% 0.072894%
Figure 5. Data graph showing temperature-based hydration degree vs hydration rate.
water used, and the longitudinal axis is the degree of dry shrinkage; C: the horizontal axis is the
age (days) of concrete, and the longitudinal ...