Improving the quality of work during the construction of reinforced concrete residential buildings
Abstract
Improving the quality of work during the construction of reinforced concrete residential buildings
Incoming article date: 10.01.2026This article focuses on quality assurance in monolithic reinforced concrete construction. It analyzes common defects such as poor compaction, cracks, and reinforcement corrosion. A key finding is that a defect's severity critically depends on its location within the building structure; for instance, flaws in underground walls exposed to moisture are far more critical than identical ones in upper floors.
The study identifies inconsistencies in current Russian standards for assessing structural condition. To address this, the authors propose a new, more precise five-point scoring system to rank defect criticality. This system considers multiple parameters and the extent of damage, and its validity was confirmed through an expert survey and statistical analysis
Finally, the article systematizes the root causes of defects arising during preparation and construction phases. It concludes with practical recommendations to minimize risks, emphasizing enhanced multi-stage quality control, strict adherence to technology, and workforce training to improve the overall reliability of concrete structures.Keywords: reinforced concrete structures, defects in reinforced concrete structures, defect classification by technical condition category, causes of defects in reinforced concrete structures, reduction of defect occurrence