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Deterioration refers to the gradual decline in the quality, strength, durability and serviceability of a building material or structure due to the combined effects of environmental exposure, load conditions, chemical reactions, poor workmanship, aging, and lack of maintenance. In the context of building services and maintenance, deterioration is a critical concern because it directly affects structural safety, functionality of services, aesthetic appearance, and overall life cycle cost of a building. It may occur in concrete, masonry, steel, timber, plaster, and finishing materials, and is often progressive in nature if not identified and treated at an early stage. Deterioration can be classified broadly into physical, chemical, mechanical and biological forms. Physical deterioration occurs due to temperature variations, freeze-thaw cycles, moisture movement, and abrasion. Chemical deterioration results from reactions such as carbonation, sulphate attack, chloride ingress, and corrosion of reinforcement. Mechanical deterioration is caused by overloading, vibration, impact or settlement, while biological deterioration may result from fungi, termites, algae, and other organisms. In reinforced concrete structures especially, deterioration commonly manifests in the form of cracking, scaling, spalling and delamination, each of which indicates varying degrees of damage and underlying structural distress. Cracking is one of the earliest and most common signs of deterioration in buildings. A crack is defined as a visible linear fracture or separation in a material such as concrete, plaster, or masonry. Cracks may vary in width, depth, ______ _____ ______ ____ _________ __________ __________.
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