Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2

9.2 CONCRETE ELEMENTS
Example 9.2-14
Cracks in the side wa ll of an abutment due to skewed
settlement. There is only minor traffic on the
road. The settlement process has ceased.
Type of damage: 204
CracksIFissures of Concrete Element
Cause of Damage & Consequences: 2.\1
Cause of Damage: 82
Consequential/Secondary Damage
Procedure:
Replace with lighter intil (E PS) together with injecti
on of the cracks within 5 years.
Example 9.2-15
Cracks on lOp ofa pier caused by subsidence of the
abutment. The settlement process has ceased, and
the carrying capacity remains intact.
Type of Damage: 204
Cracks in Concrete Element
Cause of Damage & Consequences: 3.\1
Cause of Damage: 82
ConsequcntiallSecondmy Damage
Procedures:
Cracks to be sealed within one yea.
Example 9.2-16
Settlement crocks which occurred during the casting
process.
Type of Damage: 204
Crocks inConcrete Element
Cause of Damage & Consequences: 3.\1
Cause of Damage: 38
Construction Fault
Procedures:
Seal the crocks within one year.
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