A

J E
TYPES OF F
CRACKS IN G B
CONCRETE C
H I

Plastic Settlement Cracks (A,B,C)

D
Occurrence Cause Remedies

Over reinforcement Rapid early drying Re-vibrate before

A - Deep sections conditions setting commences
Early Thermal Cracking (G,H)
Arching Differential Reduce restraint
B - Top columns settlement
Occurrence Cause Remedies
Change of sectional Excessive Use Air entrainer or
C depth bleeding polypropylene fibers External restraint Excessive heat Reduce maximum
G - Thick walls generation temperature

H Internal restraint Excessive temperature Insulate concrete

- Thick sections gradient
Plastic Shrinkage Cracks (D,E,F)

Occurrence Cause Remedies

Crazing (I,J)

Lower rate of bleeding Re-vibrate before

D Diagonal
then evaporation setting commences
Occurrence Cause Remedies

Against formwork Impermeable Improved curing

E Random Rapid early drying Reduce restraint I formwork

F Over reinforcement J Floated concrete Over troweling - Rich Improve finishing

mix- Poor curing technique

SANS 50197-1
NAMS/EN 197-1 EN 197-4
PRODUCED IN NAMIBIA TO WORLD CLASS STANDARDS