Cracks and Crack Control in Concrete Structures

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CAUSES OF CRACKING Concrete can crack due to a number of causes. Some of the most significant causes are discussed in detail. Tensile Strength of Concrete The tensile strength of concrete is a widely scattering quantity. Cracking oc-curs when tensile stresses exceed the tensile strength of concrete. Therefore, to control concrete cracking, the ...

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