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Newly-placed concrete develops tensile stresses as differences in temperature and moisture content develop in the drying concrete. These stresses are relieved by cracking. A number of factors can influence the development of such stresses.
Control of Crack Locations:
Control joints are sometimes installed in an attempt to determine the areas at which concrete will crack. Control joints are grooves . . .
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Article from: Tulsa Home Inspector, Charles Cravens
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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