A CRITICAL REVIEW ON EARLY-AGE CRACKING IN CONCRETE

The most widely used concrete versatile building material extensively used for the wide range of residential and industrial applications. It is a combination of three basic components: Portland cement, water and aggregates (gravel, rock or sand). Inappropriate mixing, unsuitable humidity and variations in the temperatures may lead to poor quality in concrete resulting to cracks Premature concrete cracking is a major issue in structures under working conditions, which is mainly depending on the nature of the material, hydration intensity, treatment atmosphere and healing conditions. This comprehensive review article will assist in identifying the common causes and Impact of early cracking of concrete and future prevention steps. Furthermore, the various types of early-age cracking, factors causing cracks such as temperature, thermal expansion, and tensile strength are discussed with simulation and identification of early-age cracking.