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 ...
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Sketches/Maps of Concrete Cracks Observed in Visual Inspections
Sketches or maps or patterns of different types of cracks commonly developed in concrete structures are crucial to determine the type and cause of cracks during visual inspection. This would also reduce the time and effort needed to specify the ...
Steps for Concrete Damage Repair in Reinforced Concrete Structures
There are certain steps that need to be considered in order to decide whether defected concrete needs repair or not, and specify proper repair technique and material if repairing is needed. These repair steps would ensure successful repairing process that ...
7 Cracking Control Methods in Concrete Dams
In concrete dams, cracks are formed mainly due to shrinkage of concrete due to temperature variations. These cracks may develop internally in the body of the dam or externally on the surface of the dam. Surface cracks are more dangerous ...
How to Repair Active Cracks in Concrete?
Active cracks in concrete are live cracks which expand in length, width, and depth over time. These cracks are formed due to overloading and thermal expansion e.g. cracks due to freeze-thaw. Common methods to repair active cracks are drilling and ...
Laser Crack Measurement System for Pavements – Application and Advantages
Laser crack measurement system is highly developed technological methods of inspecting pavements which has been used extensively around the world. Advantages and applications of laser crack measurement system for pavements are discussed.
Methods and Procedure for Repair of Underwater Concrete Structures
Several methods are used for repair of underwater concrete structure. These methods with procedure for repair of underwater concrete structures is discussed
Measures to Mitigate Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Structures
There are several factors that lead to develop cracks in different elements of reinforced buildings. These cracks might lead to failure of the building in terms of serviceability design. In this article, principle techniques which can be used to mitigate ...