Question

1. what would you report about this crack?

image of a brick wall with a crack
○ cosmetic since there is no lateral displacement
○ insignificant since there is less than an inch of vertical displacement
○ no evidence of rotational or lateral displacement
○ poor mortar match on repairs
○ movement may be ongoing as it has been patched and re - cracked

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• The crack has been patched but re - cracked, which indicates that the movement causing the crack may still be ongoing.
• Option "Cosmetic since there is no lateral displacement" is incorrect as the re - cracking suggests more than just a cosmetic issue.
• Option "Insignificant since there is less than an inch of vertical displacement" is incorrect because re - cracking implies a significant underlying issue.
• Option "No evidence of rotational or lateral displacement" is incorrect as the re - cracking is evidence of movement.
• Option "Poor mortar match on repairs" is not the main issue here; the re - cracking due to ongoing movement is more relevant.

Answer:

Movement may be ongoing as it has been patched and re - cracked