What needs to be clarified
Establish the defect's location and development, examine the partition-to-slab connection, and assess whether the evidence explains recurring cracking in the inspected area.
Materials to prepare
- Partition design, head detail and revisions
- Pre-repair photographs and a crack appearance log
- Connection access and finishing-work records
What to compare
Map the crack, measure marked points and inspect adjacent surfaces. Compare the actual connection with the design; agreed opening documents fasteners and intended movement allowance. If needed, repeat measurements with dates and conditions. Distinguish observed movement from assumptions about its cause in the supporting structure.
Possible outcome of the analysis
A defect map, connection assessment and monitoring plan may accompany repair options; signs of a wider issue require separately justified inspection of adjoining structures.
Limits of the conclusions
A crack photograph cannot establish slab load capacity. A single measurement cannot show development; cosmetic repair without examining the connection does not confirm removal of the cause.