What Types of Cracks Are Considered Dangerous?
Basic Techniques for Inspecting Cracks From Earthquake Damage
We believe that after earthquake events, what may follow and impact buildings and residences are cracks in walls or building structures. Today, we've compiled information about different types of cracks in buildings to identify which crack characteristics are at dangerous levels.
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Hairline Cracks - Cracks that are as thin as a hair strand. The danger level is considered the lowest.
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Vertical Cracks - Cracks of varying widths, both large and small, running in vertical lines. Danger level ranges from low to moderate. (If cracks are wider than 5 millimeters, expert inspection is recommended)
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Horizontal Cracks - Cracks of varying widths, both large and small, running in horizontal lines. The danger level is considered high. Expert inspection is recommended.
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Diagonal Cracks - Cracks of varying widths, both large and small, running diagonally at angles of approximately 30-70 degrees. The danger level is considered the highest. Expert inspection is recommended.
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