1st guess is an insufficient jnt pattern OR improperly installed jnts ( time / place ),,, when they demo, leave the rebar in place - your slabs will still be connected altho i can't imagine why you'd want that,,, impo, ixnay on rebar across a joint held by conc on both sides,,, both liquids AND solids change dimensions due to changes in temperature ( hy skoul fizix, remember ? )