The Effect of Local Supplementary Cementitious Materials on the Cracking Sensitivity of Cement-Based Materials Under an Arid Climate: A Case Study Using Djebel Béchar Limestone
Early-age cracking severely limits concrete durability in hot, arid environments due to rapid plastic and drying shrinkage. This study evaluates the cracking sensitivity of cement-based materials incorporating four local supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs): limestone filler from Djebel Béchar, natural pozzolan,...