As known, load independent deformations are of large importance in structural analysis, e. g. when estimating elongations, restraint stresses, or pre-stressing forces. Two models to describe thermal dilation (TD) and autogenous shrinkage (AS) have been evaluated, for a broader range of w/C ratios and cements types than before. In Model I, AS is determined solely based on the maturity model and TD incorporates two TD coefficients (TDC). In Model II, AS is dependent on both the maturity model and a separate temperature adjustment factor, while TDC is constant. For the more rapid-hardening cement, Model I did not give satisfactory results, whereas the usefulness of Model II to describe both AS and TD has shown to be limited, suggesting that a new model is needed.