Repair of Cracks in

Concrete Structures
Under the Guidance of
Mr. Chandra Shekar sir
By:
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Agenda

Introduction
Causes of Cracks
Measurement of cracks
Tests and Evaluation
Crack repair techniques
Case Studies
Methodology

Introduction
Cracking in structures is of common occurrence and engineers are often
required to look into their causes and to carry out suitable repairs and
remedial measures.
Consequences of Cracks:
Aesthetic
Serviceability
Stability

Classification of Cracks
Based on structural performance:
Structural
Incorrect design
Faulty construction
overloading

Non-structural
Internal induced stresses
Weathering action

Based on Width of crack:

Type

Width

Thin

<1mm

Medium

1-2mm

Wide

>2mm

Causes of Cracks
MOISTURE CHANGES
ELASTIC DEFORMATION
MOVEMENT DUE TO CREEP
MOVEMENT DUE TO CHEMICAL REACTION
FOUNDATION MOVEMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF
SOIL
CRACKING DUE TO VEGETATION

Crazing

Crack Due to Shrinkage

Horizontal Cracks

Relation between mix proportion and

drying shrinkage of cement concrete
mortar

Effect of variation in water

content of concrete on drying
shrinkage

Measurement of cracks

Comparator
Crack Comparator Card

Telltales for
measuring
corner widths

Testing &Hammer
Evaluation
Rebound
Test

Relation between Rebound number &

compressive strength

Crack repair techniques

Epoxy Injection
Concrete Jacketing
Shortcrete Techniques
Sealing of Cracks
Stitching of Cracks using Staples

Epoxy Crack Injection

S.NO

Check point

1)

2)

Procedure

Start
Structure thickness,
Home dimension

Inspect Cracks
Arrange Cracks

3)

4)

Be careful not to
escape Epoxy

Sealing Cracks

5)

Attach by turns in
15cm gap

Attach port

6)

Check out
1) Pressure
2) Flow
3) Volume
4) Injection time
5) Port opening

7)

8)

Finishing process
Complete

Material

Equipment

Shortcrete Technique

Shotcrete Technique

Stitching of Concrete Cracks

Case Study: Godavari Bridge

Problem: The 27th span of the
third Godavari Bridge had settled
into the ground by approximately
160-200mm.
Repair Technique:
Jacking and Grouting
Constructive Solution:
Conbextra HES, Mixed with
50% 12mm down aggregates, was
used to rebuild the thickness.

Case Study: Repair and Rehabilitation of Nehru Memorial

College of K.V.G. Group of Institutions at Mangalore
Problem: building was very old and located in a marine climate, the
water leakages and reinforcement corrosion were major issues. There were
spalling of plaster, cracks in the masonry walls and also cracks in the
ceilings of the RCC roof & Columns.

Repair Techniques:
Jacketing for Columns
Plastering: cement mortar admixed with polymer modified
mortar and finally protected with an elastomeric acrylic
coating.
For exposed Reinforcement:
applied with anti-corrosive epoxy zinc primer.
a cementitious high structural grade repair material was applied in
mortar consistency to build the thickness of the cover concrete.

Methodology
Depending upon the visual inspection and investigation we
analyze the type of crack and we choose the most suitable
technique with advanced materials like
Material
Application place
Nitofill
Nitokit
Nito zinc primer

Reinforcement repair

References

Fosroc Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Concrete Technology by M L Gambhir
Concrete Technology by M S Shetty
Repair and Rehabilitation of Nehru Memorial College of K.V.G. Group of
Institutions at Mangalore
Suresh Chandra Pattanaikab, E. Gopal Krishnanb and Mohan Kumar c

Concrete Repair Guide ACI 546R-96 (Reapproved 2001)

Thank You