Concrete Defects & Cracks – Concrete Structure Series (6/7)

Learning Outcomes Concrete Defects & Cracks :

• Manage concrete defects and cracks
• Supervise to prevent various concrete defects and cracks
• Ensure quality in high risk items around concrete defects and cracks on site

You Will Learn:

• What are the reasons for various shrinkage cracks?
• What is the common way to fix the shrinkage cracks?
• What are the reasons for cracks due to design issues?
• What are the reasons for cracks due to construction?
• What are the common solution to fix structural cracks?
• How to distinguish structural cracks from non-structural ones like shrinkage?
• Explain the reason for following concrete defects, How to avoid and repair them if they occur:
   Honeycombing
   Edge Spalling
   Colour Variation
   Efflorescence
   Dusting & Rain Damage
   PT Anchorage Bursting
• What is a cold joint and the risks with it?