Shrinkage
to AS3600-2018(+A2) Section 3.1.7

Concrete strength, f'_c MPa

Time after pour, t days

Gross area of cross section, A_g mm²

Exposed perimeter of cross section, u_e mm

Hypothetical thickness, t_h mm

Final autogenous shrinkage strain, ε*_cse Equation 3.1.7.2(3)

Autogenous shrinkage strain, ε_cse Equation 3.1.7.2(2)

Factor, α₁ Figure 3.1.7.2

Shrinkage strain coefficient, k₁ Figure 3.1.7.2

Final drying shrinkage strain, ε*_csd.b

Environment AridInteriorTemperate inlandTropicalNear coastal/coastal

Shrinkage strain coefficient, k₄ Section 3.1.7.2

Basic drying shrinkage strain, ε_csd.b

Drying shrinkage strain, ε_csd

Design shrinkage strain, ε_cs Equation 3.1.7.2(1)

Length considered m

Design shrinkage mm

Design shrinkage range (±30%) mm- mm