224.1R-93
Causes, Evaluation, and Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures (Reapproved 1998)
1993, 22 pp.
$47.50

The causes of cracks in concrete structures are summarized. The procedures used to evaluate cracking in concrete and the principal techniques for the repair of cracks are presented. The key methods of crack repair are discussed, and guidance is provided for their proper application.

Contents:
Chapter 1 -- Causes and control of cracking

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Cracking of plastic concrete

1.3 Cracking of hardened concrete

Chapter 2 -- Evaluation of cracking

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Determination of location and extent of cracking

2.3 Selection of repair procedures

Chapter 3 -- Methods of crack repair

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Epoxy injection

3.3 Routing and sealing

3.4 Stitching

3.5 Additional reinforcement

3.6 Drilling and plugging

3.7 Flexible sealing

3.8 Grouting

3.9 Drypacking

3.10 Crack arrest

3.11 Polymer impregnation

3.12 Overlays and surface treatments

3.13 High molecular weight methacrylates

3.14 Autogenous healing

Chapter 4 -- Summary

Chapter 5 -- References

5.1 Recommended references

5.2 Cited references