the role of shrinkage reducing admixtures - purdue university

1、THE ROLE OF SHRINKAGE REDUCING ADMIXTURES ON SHRINAKGE, STRESS DEVELOPMENT, AND CRACKINGA Thesis Submitted to the Faculty ofPurdue UniversitybyBradley J. PeaseIn Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

2、Master of Science in Civil EngineeringMay 2005ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI would like to express my deepest gratitude to Professor Jason Weiss for his years of guidance, support, advice and teaching throughout the course of my resea

3、rch. Working with him as an undergraduate and graduate research assistant was a fulfilling experience. I have gained immeasurable knowledge from Professor Weiss.I also appreciate the participation of Professor Jan Olek

4、, Professor Menashi Cohen and Professor John Haddock in my defense committee. Professors Jan Olek and John Haddock have been integral in my Master’s education at Purdue University. Additionally, I extend my gratitude t

5、o Professor Menashi Cohen for playing a vital role in my initial interest in concrete as the faculty advisor for the Purdue University Concrete Canoe Team.In addition, I would like to extend my gratitude to Mette Geiker,

6、 Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark. I appreciate you welcoming me to DTU to gain from your vast knowledge. My time spent in Denmark was both insightful and memorable.I gratefully acknowledge su