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 ...
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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.
Types of cracks in Concrete Structures
Types of cracks in Concrete Structures Types of cracks in concrete structures are structural cracks and non-structural cracks. Structural Cracks in Concrete Structural cracks are those which result from incorrect design, faulty construction or overloading and these may endanger the ...
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. ...
Causes and Remedies of Cracks in Concrete Buildings
Cracks in concrete buildings have several causes. They may show total extent of damage or problems of greater magnitude. They may represent critical structural distress, lack of durability, or they might influence appearance only. The importance of cracks dependent on ...
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.