1.

Cracks are obvious in concrete due to Shrinkage, creep, Temperature change, movement of
structures etc.
2. We cannot omit cracks but we have to control them.
3. Movements to be considered on design for cracks generation
a. Shrinkage due to dehydration
b. Creep due to permanent loading
c. Change in volume due to Temperature change
d. Movement of structure due to
i. long time loading
ii. live load
iii. permanent massive loads
iv. earth quake load
v. wind load
4.