By investigating and analysing the cracks in brickwork,this article summarizes the form features and causes of the cracks and tell us how to scientifically identify the cracks.

• 通过对砖砌体上裂缝的调查、分析，总结出了砖砌体常见裂缝的形态特征及成因和怎样科学地鉴别裂缝，并结合理论和实践经验提出一些常见裂缝的预防措施。