Civil destruction to buildings can be prevented by the correct placement of expansion joints. These sections are built to allow for thermal growth , reducing stress on the concrete . Without them, heat cycles could cause cracking and significant renovations . ``` Tremor Joints: Planning for Seism

Several structures incorporate thermal joints, structural joints, and slab joints to handle alterations in climate and ground movement . Expansion joints are designed to permit measured growth and shrinkage of architectural elements due to climate changes , avoiding stress and possible harm . Seism