Movement Control Can Prevent Masonry Cracks

摘要

Shrinkage cracks in concrete masonry walls are not only unsightly, but can also lead to moisture penetration and performance problems. However, as Diane Throop, International Masonry Institute (IMI) director of engineering, says, "Shrinkage cracks are a fact of life, not a failure." In other words, we need to accommodate them, directing as much as restraining and resisting.