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, ...
Category: Concrete Crack Repair
Information on concrete crack repair in column, beam, slabs, procedures, remedies, types, materials, and causes of cracks.
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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 ...
Required Properties of Concrete Repair Materials
Besides being of compatible properties, repair materials for cement, concrete/mortar shall also be easy to apply and require no attention after the repair has been applied. Required Properties of Concrete Repair Materials The essential parameters for deciding upon a repair ...
MATERIALS FOR REPAIR OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
The range of materials for repair of concrete structures to be effectively durable is fairly limited. The materials most widely used are concrete and mortar, which are made as far as practicable with the same type of cement and aggregates ...
TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS 1. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to Steel Corrosion (cracks parallel to steel bars) 2. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to shrinkage of concrete 3. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due ...
CONCRETE CRACK REPAIR EQUIPMENT
All concrete crack repair equipment operation must be inspected before, during, and after the crack repair project to ensure proper operation of the equipment, safety of the personnel involved in the project, and potential damage to the pavement due to ...
What are the Methods of Concrete Crack Repair?
Concrete crack repairs are selected based on structural evaluation. Causes of concrete cracks should be first evaluated for successful crack repair selection.
Types of Cracks in Fresh and Hardened Concrete, their Causes and Control
There are various causes of cracks in concrete structures. Cracks such as plastic shrinkage cracks, settlement cracks, various types of cracks in fresh and hardened concrete and their methods of control are discussed. Types of Cracks in Fresh and Hardened ...