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An occurrence of the cracks is o en a subject that raises numerous
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unavoidable in any structure.
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General Classification of cracks: Structural, nonstructural, thin,
medium, wide, straight, toothed, stepped, map pattern, vertical,
horizontal & diagonal cracks.
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These occur mostly due to internally induced stresses in building
materials and do not endanger the safety of a building but may look
unsightly, or may create an impression of faulty work or may give a
feeling of instability. In some situations due to penetration of moisture
through them, non-structural cracks may spoil the internal finishes
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Louis Heymans says

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tension cracks ,,,,,is that acceptable

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