Professional Documents
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IN BUILDINGs
Contributed by:
K.D.V.ANUSHA
JNTUHCEH
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Dangers & affects of cracks
3. TYPES OF CRACKS
4. Causes & Preventive measures
5. Techniques to cure cracks
6. conclusion
7. REFERENCES
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1. Introduction
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2. Dangers & affects of cracks
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Cracking due to corrosion of reinforcement
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3. TYPES OF CRACKS
vertical cracks in
the middle of
wall
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4. Causes & Preventive measures
A. Elastic Deformation
B. Thermal Movement
C. Chemical Reaction
D. Shrinkage
E. Foundation Movement and Settlement of Soil
F. Earthquake
G. Vegetation
H. Poor Construction practices
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Effect of variation in water content of concrete on
drying shrinkage
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Relation between mix proportion and drying shrinkage
of cement concrete mortar
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Roots of Fast
Growing Tree Under
the Foundation of
Compound Wall
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5. Techniques to cure cracks
i. Epoxy injection:
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iii. Stitching:
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iv. Drilling and plugging :
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Drilling and Plugging
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v. Gravity Filling:
The lower the viscosity, the finer the cracks that can be
filled.
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7. REFERENCES
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277715230
_Study_of_Cracks_in_Buildings
basharesearch.com/IJASGE/1040105.pdf
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