@centondollar
I have never thought of the counteracting effect between shrinkage strain and creep strain. Thank you for that.
I do agree on all fronts. Let me make it clear, I do design for strain. Both drying shrinkage and autogenous shrinkage are addressed explicitly in the AS 3600 code...
I have started a new job recently, and the engineers do things a bit differently.
The following comments are regarding concrete structures and Australian codes.
I was taught that shrinkage and creep effects should be considered in the serviceability limit state and not the ultimate limit...