Cold joints, unlike cracks that form in hardened concrete through tensile restraint, are not gaps in the concrete but merely seams containing no appreciable void structure. They are usually linear, closely joined and bonded. While most are deliberate and strengthen the structure, one, in particular, does not: the cold joint. This article explores the causes of cold joints, how they can be prevented, and their distinctions from other types of joints in. But do you know what concrete cold joints are? A cold joint in concrete is an area or surface with a structural discontinuity caused by the delayed concrete pouring between two layers of concrete. This discontinuity occurs because the older material has passed its initial setting time, preventing a true chemical bond with the fresh mix. A cold joint in concrete, also known as a construction joint, is a point in a concrete structure where fresh concrete is placed against previously cured or partially cured concrete.