Study on causes of cracking of Plaster of Paris boards & an effective solution through Textile reinforcement for sustainable false ceilings

Plaster of Paris is a quasi-brittle material with a low capacity for deformation under tensile stress. Mechanical loading, deleterious reactions, and environment loading can result in the development of tensile stresses in concrete. These tensile stresses all too frequently result in cracking that can adversely affect the performance of POP sheets. However, the potential for cracking can be minimized by appropriate precautions in design, materials, proportions, construction practices & with textile reinforcement. These precautions will ensure that POP can be used satisfactorily for an extended period of time without any significant loss of aesthetics, service life, safety, and serviceability. This Paper discusses causes of cracking that can cause cracking in POP structures: namely false ceiling sheets. It is intended for anyone interested in controlling cracking for cost effective and long-lasting transportation structures.