Posts Tagged ‘vertical shear’
The Science of Slab Crack Repair
Crack Stitch Case Study The Science of Slab Crack Repair Cracks in slabs can appear for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the cause there are some fundamental techniques that should always be followed. These techniques apply to all type of crack movement: heaving, settlement, vertical shear, and lateral shear. First, we want to…
Read MoreCorner Crack Stitching with InvisiBeam Straps
Crack Stitch Case Study Corner Crack Stitching with InvisiBeam Straps With cracks in the corner and nearly 1/2″ of bottom shear, this basement in Canfield Ohio needed some reinforcement. The Challenge A foundation wall in Canfield, Ohio was showing signs of structural failure, including cracking and inward bowing. These issues raised serious concerns about long-term…
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