Causes
Cracks are frequently found in brick masonry walls due to some of the reasons given below.
- Brick masonry behave differently when constructed in conjunction with concrete foundations and concrete framing.
- Combination of brick masonry with other members having greater deflections and strains.
- Effect of deflection and shrinkage of concrete slabs resting on walls.
- Due to introduction of new types of construction.
- Restraint of stresses developed inside the brick masonry due to moisture absorption, temperature variation, etc.
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