what is the reason behind cracks in newly constructed slab.

[vala akshit mansukhbhai]

hello sir
i am working in rmc plant and from some costumers i have complain about cracks in slab and there is water leakage from slab. how can i find the reason of crack and give me information to solve this problem.

 

[MadeWun]

If the mix is OK, then it's probably a result of poor curing, which could largely by affected by prevailing weather conditions... mostly hot weather.

 

[HockeyPuck]

There are dozens of potential causes for concrete cracks: Can you provide the membership with some details regarding the element that is exhibiting cracking? Do you have any pictures of the issue? Details? Mix design parameters? Weather conditions? At-grade slab/pavement or structurally supported? Curing methods?

 

[Dnyan Deshmukh]

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