Diagonal Cracks in Foundation and Walls

Diagonal Crack at the corner of a strip footing

Diagonal Cracks in Foundation and Walls Diagonal cracking is an inclined crack beginning at the tension surface of a concrete member. Steep diagonal cracks appear in concrete foundation due to point loads that exceed the compressive strength of the concrete. This type of failure, known as settlement, can happen due to “volume changes in clay soils … Read more