remains an important concrete durability
parameter, because of its implications on potential crack formation
in the finished product. Concrete drying shrinkage is mainly
induced by the binder phase, and can lead to debonding at the
paste/aggregate interfaces and/or lead to the development of
intergranular cracks (de Sa et al., 2008). Thus, it is always preferable
to have a mortar mix with reduced drying shrinkage