Monday, August 26, 2013

TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS


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)
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
 Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to shrinkage of concrete
3. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to increased load on the slab
Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to increased load on the slab
4. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to sulphate attack
Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to sulphate attack
5. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to alkaline aggregates
Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to alkaline aggregates