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This article discusses typical problem of industrial floors, i.e. cracks. Slight cracks are usually effect of volume changes such as shrinkage and creep. There are also other reasons why cracks appear. For example: inappropriate design, heavier load than expected or wrong realization of the concrete slab. Cracks, which are caused by mentioned reasons, are wider and deeper. Wide and deep cracks can cause another defects such as concrete crumbling along the crack. They can be a problem for maintenance and service li...