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
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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