Concrete Cracks – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:27:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Concrete Cracks – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 How to Fix Concrete Cracks in Steps https://theconstructor.org/concrete/concrete-cracks-in-steps/562182/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:27:05 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562182 There is nothing worse for curb appearance than chipped and cracked concrete, particularly in steps. But you don’t have to put up with that blight any longer. As a result of changes in weather causing contraction and expansion, concrete steps crack and break up with time. Water can also sneak through and freeze within, causing […]

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]]> 562182 Dynamic Cracks vs. Static Cracks: Effects and Repair Techniques https://theconstructor.org/concrete/dynamic-cracks-vs-statics-cracks/560152/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:57:55 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560152 Any concrete structure would eventually see cracks and demand proper repair. Nonetheless, one needs to understand the nature of the crack to repair them properly. Generally, cracks are either static or dynamic. The former is primarily aesthetic and may or may not need repair, whereas the latter endangers the structure’s integrity and requires adequate repair. […]

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]]> 560152 Major Signs of Unsound Concrete, Causes and Field Testing Methods https://theconstructor.org/concrete/signs-unsound-concrete-field-testing/560093/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:50:18 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560093 Unsound concrete can be identified through various signs such as visible cracks, micro-cracks, spalling, scaling, blisters, and delamination. Multiple factors lead to different types of damages, and as a result, a specific repair strategy may be required for each type of concrete damage. Major Signs of Unsound Concrete 1. Visible Cracks Visible cracks are the most […]

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]]> 560093 6 Major Causes of Concrete Damage https://theconstructor.org/concrete/6-major-causes-of-concrete-damage/559967/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:54:43 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=559967 Concrete has excellent durability; that is why it is the most widely used construction material. However, design and construction practices, material limitations, and exposure to severe weather conditions can lead to concrete damage.  This can influence the aesthetic, structural, and functional aspects of a structure. Several factors such as chemical attacks, overloading and impact, carbonation, […]

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]]> 559967 How to Repair Spalled Concrete Using Epoxy Mortar? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/repair-spalled-concrete-epoxy-mortar/557456/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:31:59 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=557456 Spalling of concrete is a breakaway of the concrete surface, extending to the top layers of reinforcing steel. It leaves the concrete surface patchy and pitted while exposing aggregate underneath. As soon as spalling is spotted, it should be repaired; otherwise, it may impact the integrity of the concrete element and affect the ultimate capacity […]

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]]> 557456 How do Poor Construction Practices Cause Crack Development in Concrete Elements? https://theconstructor.org/concrete/poor-construction-practices-crack-development-concrete/553451/ Sat, 08 May 2021 16:36:48 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=553451 Several poor construction practices, such as inadequate concrete curing, lack of formwork support, insufficient concrete compaction, and adding water to concrete in the field can cause crack development in plastic and hardened concrete. These mistakes reduce concrete strength, which makes concrete prone to cracks at lower tensile stress than the design calculations. Therefore, contractors and […]

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]]> 553451 4 Types of Cracks in Concrete Columns and their Causes: Video Included https://theconstructor.org/concrete/types-cracks-concrete-columns/26433/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:59:48 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=26433 Four types of cracks developed in reinforced concrete column are diagonal cracks, horizontal cracks, splitting cracks, corrosion cracks. The causes of cracks in columns can be incorrect design, faulty construction or overloading, corrosion of reinforcement, isolated settlement of foundations, creep and shrinkage. Cracking in reinforced concrete column is a serious problem and it may lead […]

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]]> 26433 What are the Causes of Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Slab? Video Included https://theconstructor.org/building/causes-cracks-reinforced-concrete-slab/121026/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:11:00 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=121026 Several factors like poor concrete quality, improper structural design, inappropriate steel bar spacing, large slab span, improper aggregates, etc. are responsible for the development of cracks in RCC slabs. While the issues pertaining to improper structural design can be eliminated in the design stage, the other factors can be avoided in the construction stage of […]

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