How can I measure cracks in structures of concrete?
How can I measure cracks in structures of concrete?
(OP)
I'am studying a Master in Construcction, and I want to study cracks in structures of concrete (slabs), I'am planing make slabs of 3'x3' with diferent variables (temperature, slump) and measure de amount of cracks to define de causes of it. I'll apreciate any help. Thanks
RE: How can I measure cracks in structures of concrete?
RE: How can I measure cracks in structures of concrete?
I would suggest long, narrow strips of concrete to obtain appropriate cracking for study.
Use an optical comparator device or mount crack monitoring devices directly onto the concrete. You can also monitor electronically with crack monitoring devices (LVDT's spanning the cracks), and you can monitor drying stresses with strain gages.