For a concrete structure to be serviceable, cracking must be controlled and deflections must not be excessive. It must also not vibrate excessively. Concrete shrinkage plays a major role in each of these aspects of the service load behaviour of concrete structures. Volume change is one of the most detrimental properties of concrete, which affects the long-term strength and durability. The change in volume of concrete commences as soon as the cement and water comes in contact during the mixing process, but these changes in volume are generally not taken into account since their extent is much...