Inspection - Structural Defects Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of Structural Defects
A
- Horizontal cracking on the mortar
- Triangular Cracking
- Stepped Cracking
- Cracking Running down to ground level
2
Q
What causes horizontal cracking on the mortar?
A
Issues with the wall ties
3
Q
What causes triangular cracking?
A
Lintel Failure
4
Q
What causes stepped cracking?
A
Structural movement
5
Q
What causes cracking running down to ground level?
A
Below ground movement
