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Forensic Engineering Diagnosing Failures and Solving Problems: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Forensic Engineering. Diagnosing Failures and Solving Problems, London, UK, 10 - 11 November, 2005
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Brian S. Neale
Brian S. Neale
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Emerald Publishing Limited
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https://doi.org/10.1680/fedfasp.95236
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978-0-7277-4739-6
Publication date:
2005
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The importance of time in assessing cracks in concrete

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S. J. Alexander
S. J. Alexander
WSP Group, London
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S. J. Alexander
WSP Group, London
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  • Published:
    2005

  • 1 Introduction

  • 2 Life Cycle of Concrete

  • 3 Creep Helps

  • 4 Restraint

  • 5 Cumulative Effect of Restrained Contractions

  • 6 Control of Cracking by Reinforcement

  • 7 Strength of Concrete and Steel

  • 8 Immature Concrete

  • 9 Mature Concrete

  • 10 Width of Cracks

  • 11 Interpretation of Cracks - Flow Chart

  • 12 Case Study - Basement Floor Slab

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