Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition PART I: THE SCIENCE Introduction to Part I 1 The Causes of Size Changes -1.1 Temperature-induced Size Changes -1.2 Moisture-induced Size Changes -1.3 Size Changes Induced by Simultaneous Temperature and Moisture Content Changes -1.4 Size Changes Induced by Chemical Reactions 2 The Mechanism of Cracking 3 Joints as Safeguards Against Cracking -3.1 Movement Joints -3.2 Assembly Joints -3.3 Inaccuracies in Building -3.4 Joints and Accuracy -3.5 Joints and Fixings PART II: APPLYING THE SCIENCE 4 Temperature-induced Size Changes -4.1 Walls and Cladding -4.2 Flat Roofs 5 Moisture-induced Size Changes -5.1 Walls -5.2 Floors 6 Chemically induced Size Changes -6.1 Corrosion of Metals -6.2 Sulfate Attack -6.3 Hydration and Carbonation -6.4 Alkali-aggregate Reaction -6.5 Conversion in High Alumina Cement Concrete 7 Cracking Due to Foundation Movements -7.1 Design -7.2 Diagnosis -7.3 Remedial Work 8 Other Causes of Cracking -8.1 Mechanical Damage -8.2 Vibration Damage -8.3 Indirect Damage -8.4 Frost Damage 9 References 10 Further Reading PART III: APPENDICES Appendix A: Classification of Visible Damage to Walls with Particular Reference to Ease of Repair of Plaster and Masonry Appendix B: Crack Investigation - a Suggested Approach

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