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How to Repair Chloride-induced Corrosion?

We talked about corrosion in another article, please read it first so you can understand what corrosion is and how damage occurs from the beginning. What is chloride-induced Corrosion? As the name implies, chloride-induced corrosion is

Replacement of Concrete

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Concrete Repair Before getting into concrete repair, you should assess thoroughly the condition of concrete by visual inspection supplemented with other tests if necessary. A visual inspection of the structure, an assessment of corrosion activity,

How to Repair Carbonation-induced Corrosion?

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We talked about corrosion in another article, please read it first so you can understand what corrosion is and how damage occurs from the beginning. What is Carbonation-induced Corrosion? Briefly, when calcium hydroxide in concrete

Cracking In Concrete Walls: Causes, Types and Mitigation

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Cracking In Concrete Walls Cracks in concrete walls and slabs are a common occurrence. They appear in floors, driveways, walks, structural beams, and walls. Cracking can not be prevented but it can be significantly reduced

Concrete Repair and Maintenance Steps

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Concrete repairs have occurred on Reclamation projects since the first concrete was placed in 1903. Unfortunately, even though the best available knowledge and materials were used, many repair failures have occurred during the 112 years

Concrete Distress Identification

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Distress Identification Before attempting any repair procedure it is necessary to have a planned approach to investigate the condition of concrete and reinforcement. While the diagnosis of damage or deterioration in some cases is reasonably

Overview of Present Repair Practices

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Overview of Present Repair Practices Since 1950s, the construction activity has been increasing geometrically without matching increase in the availability of quality inputs, in terms of materials and skilled workmen. The gap between the quality

Crack Repair in Concrete (4)

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Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (4) Following the evaluation of the cracked structure, a suitable repair procedure can be selected. Successful repair procedures take into account the cause(s) of the cracking. For example, if