Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Best-Selling Book Report On Causes, Evaluation & Repair Of Concrete Cracks In Concrete

Amazon best-selling book report on getting good long-term results by American Concrete Institute.  Get it to find out how homeowners can carry out concrete crack repairs successfully without spending too much money. 
In summary, the book report aims to help homeowners or practitioners to find the best solution by discussing on;
a)  the causes of cracks in concrete structures,
b)  the importance of evaluating the extent and causes of the concrete cracks
c)  the methods of repair and techniques to repair concrete cracks

The book report explained further by stating that;
  • there are various causes of cracks in concrete,
  • cracks in concrete can affect the appearance of concrete structures,
  • cracks indicate structural distress in concrete structures or a lack of durability in concrete structures,
  • cracks also point out the total extent of the damage, and
  • cracks may lead to other bigger problems in concrete structures
The book report stated that building owners should seriously take note of the cracks depending on the type of structure or building they own and the characteristics of cracks.

After reading this book report, the homeowner can select the proper method of repair that can give good long term result.  The reason is because the selection is done based on the findings of the causes and extent of cracks. 

Without proper evaluation, the book report stated that the repair will be just cosmetic repair and the results will not last long. 

It also suggested that most cases may need a combination of methods to fully rectify the problem.

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