FraMCoS 6 2007 Catania, Italy

The creative response to concrete cracking

Cracking in concrete has served as an important influence in the development of structural de- sign. Careful observation and insightful responses to concrete cracking by designers have led to a series of innovative new structural solutions. This progression is illustrated…

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Abstract

Cracking in concrete has served as an important influence in the development of structural de- sign. Careful observation and insightful responses to concrete cracking by designers have led to a series of innovative new structural solutions. This progression is illustrated through several specific historical design examples.