Types of Cracks in Concrete Slabs
Concrete slabs are very popular in residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures because of their strength and durability. Nevertheless, concrete slab cracking is a phenomenon that happens very often. Cracks in concrete slabs might be caused by shrinkage, temperature variations, loading conditions, soil movement or corrosion of reinforcement. Some cracks can be considered as merely a cosmetic problem, and they do not harm the structure, but there are some cracks that are the result of serious structural damage. Different types of cracks in concrete slabs must be familiar to engineers, contractors, and project owners so that they can take timely corrective and preventive measures. At Maithan Steel, we stress how important proper design is together with quality materials and dependable steel reinforcement to be able to control the cracking and thus improve the long, term performance of concrete structures. Why Do Concrete Slabs Crack? Concrete is naturally very str...