Repair of dormant cracks in concrete can be done by 4 methods such as sealing, routing and sealing, bond breaking and epoxy injection methods of crack repair. Dormant cracks are those cracks in concrete which once occurred does not propagate ...
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Good Construction Practices and Techniques to Prevent Structural Damage
Good construction practices and techniques should be followed to prevent occurrence of structural damages that may occur during occupancy and with age of the structure. A structure has to go through different stages in construction process. Each and every stage ...
What is Shrinkage Cracks in Concrete? -Types and Causes of Shrinkage Cracks
Shrinkage cracks in concrete occur due to change in moisture of concrete. Concrete and mortar are porous in their structure in the form of inter-molecular space. They expand when they absorb the moisture and shrink when they dry. This is ...
REPLACEMENT CONCRETE: MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
Replacement concrete is a method of repair for defective concrete when the defects or cracks in concrete have large area. In this method of concrete repair, defective concrete is removed from the structural member and area is prepared for repairs ...
Cavitation Damage to Concrete Structures and its Prevention Methods
Cavitation damage to concrete structure surface is most common in case of spillway in dams. Cavitation damage leads to cracks on the concrete surface.
What is Crazing in Concrete? Causes and Prevention of Crazing
What is Crazing in Concrete? Crazing in concrete is the development of a network of fine random cracks or fissures on the surface of concrete caused by shrinkage of the surface layer. These cracks are rarely more than 3mm deep, ...
Types of Chemical Attacks on Concrete Structures
Introduction When a concrete structure is prone to chemical actions its durability gets affected. The chemicals may cause cracking of concrete, volume change and deterioration of structure. The life of structure reduces and it can lead to failure of structures. ...
Grouting Procedure for Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures
Grouting is a method of filling up and repair of cracks in concrete. Step by step procedure needs to be followed for effective grouting of concrete cracks.