Read the new online Buildera Application Note AN-16005 Structural Crack Monitoring, authored by civil engineers Matteo Pietrobelli and Andrea Timpani of Progetto PSC, Italy. Matteo and Andrea have extensive structural-inspection experience, including training fellow engineers and technicians on non-destructive testing methods (NDT). This App Note explores:
- Why structural monitoring matters
- Causes of structural cracks
- Static vs. dynamic crack progressions
- Tools of the trade to inspect and monitor cracks over time, including handheld inspection microscopes and building-foundation crack monitors