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Research Article| January 01, 1996 Geotechnical Nomenclature and Classification System for Crack Patterns in Buildings HARRY S. AUDELL HARRY S. AUDELL Consulting Geologist Geodynamics Consultant Group, Inc., 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 121, Dana Point, CA 92629 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Environmental and Engineering Geoscience (1996) II (2): 225–248. https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.II.2.225 Article history first online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation HARRY S. AUDELL; Geotechnical Nomenclature and Classification System for Crack Patterns in Buildings. Environmental and Engineering Geoscience 1996;; II (2): 225–248. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.II.2.225 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentBy SocietyEnvironmental and Engineering Geoscience Search Advanced Search Abstract Ground movement causes cracking in most types of buildings. Crack patterns are diagnostic indicators which implicate specific structural movements relative to a particular geologic hazard. A geotechnical model system for crack pattern nomenclature and taxonomic classification is introduced for the purpose of naming and describing cracks in walls and slabs. It provides a qualitative basis for the analysis of soil interaction with buildings. By understanding crack patterns an observer can determine, the sense of ground movement, the location of structural impact and the type of applied stress to buildings. Application of the proposed “Crack Classification System” can generate quality geologic and engineering information with a high level of certainty and confidence. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this article.
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