Shrinking, Cracking and Restraint – What Comes First?

That concrete shrinks is an unavoidable fact. The challenge is to understand the mechanisms behind shrinkage, the inter-action with restraint and the influence of poor construction practices and how these factors influence why concrete cracks. The papers included in these proceedings have been sourced from national and international industry organisations, local academics, practising engineers and peer reviewed journals. Our aim was to provide a comprehensive document suitable for practising professionals in the concrete industry.