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The early-age shrinkage can easily result in crack of concrete in the early age, which seriously affects the durability of concrete. The CaO-based expansion additive is a normally used and effective material for the shrinkage compensation and the reduction of early-age crack risk in concrete. The hydration is a factor that significantly influences the mechanical and durability properties of concrete,...