Investigation of the causal relationship between the formation of deformation cracks in walls, partitions made of bricks and light concrete blocks
Abstract
Investigation of the causal relationship between the formation of deformation cracks in walls, partitions made of bricks and light concrete blocks
Incoming article date: 08.07.2025The purpose of this study is to develop a new approach to determining the causes of deformation cracks in brick walls and light concrete blocks, which will increase the accuracy of expert research in case of disputes. In the process of theoretical research, methods of analysis and the results of field observations were used. The results of this study include a proposal to use the concept of "damage formation mechanism", which represents the relationship between the damaging factor as a consequence and the cause of its occurrence, which preceded the consequence. The classification of deformation cracks has been updated. The results of the study are of practical importance for specialists in the field of inspection of buildings and structures to determine the cause-effect relationship of the formation of deformation cracks. The expanded classification of deformation cracks has theoretical significance, since it complements the existing concepts of damage.
Keywords: cracks, deformation cracks, types of cracks, classification of cracks, causal relationship, damaging factor, mechanism of damage formation