Rapid visual assessment of crack on residential building

Abstract Crack is a form of defect that mainly seen in any types building including residential buildings. Building crack-free unrealistic as the crack cannot be fully prevented during construction process. However, simply taken only visually unattractive, it also having major effect on structure safety. This because does not pose direct threat to safety but encourage certain behaviours can lead serious issues. Even though presence nullified, before becoming wider and worst. Therefore, assessment very important. study focusing evaluation cracks buildings at Ayer Hitam, Muar, Johor. The main objective this assess visual rapidly terms width their direction either horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or stair-step. second determine severity location wall surfaces As results, Site 1 has biggest 21mm located kitchen classified severe crack. Meanwhile 2, 6mm moderate was spotted right-side house. Apart from that, recorded both sites are horizontal. conclusion, causes were investigated. Soil settlement might factor happened due peat soil type locations.