Polyjacking is a concrete lifting and leveling method that uses high-density geo-technical expanding foam to raise and stabilize concrete surfaces. A similar process with the same objective is the process of mudjacking, which uses mud instead of foam to lift ...
Category: Concrete Crack Repair
Information on concrete crack repair in column, beam, slabs, procedures, remedies, types, materials, and causes of cracks.
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What is Mudjacking in Construction?
Mudjacking is a concrete leveling process that involves pumping a material underneath a sunken concrete surface to lift it to the intended elevation. The settled concrete surface, like slabs, pavement, or driveway, is jacked up by pumping mud or soil ...
What are the Signs of Foundation Heave?
Foundation heave is the upward movement of the expansive soil layer after it is saturated with water. Controlling the signs and symptoms of foundation heave at an early stage is important to prevent further enlargement of heave pressure and avoid ...
How to Fix Concrete Cracks in Steps
There is nothing worse for curb appearance than chipped and cracked concrete, particularly in steps. But you don’t have to put up with that blight any longer. As a result of changes in weather causing contraction and expansion, concrete steps ...
How to Repair Spalled Concrete Using Epoxy Mortar?
Spalling of concrete is a breakaway of the concrete surface, extending to the top layers of reinforcing steel. It leaves the concrete surface patchy and pitted while exposing aggregate underneath. As soon as spalling is spotted, it should be repaired; ...
7 Cracking Control Methods in Concrete Dams
In concrete dams, cracks are formed mainly due to shrinkage of concrete due to temperature variations. These cracks may develop internally in the body of the dam or externally on the surface of the dam. Surface cracks are more dangerous ...
How to Repair Active Cracks in Concrete?
Active cracks in concrete are live cracks which expand in length, width, and depth over time. These cracks are formed due to overloading and thermal expansion e.g. cracks due to freeze-thaw. Common methods to repair active cracks are drilling and ...
Polymer Modified Mortar – Types, Properties, and Applications
Polymer modified mortar is produced by mixing water with polymeric admixtures, Portland cement, and sand. The addition of polymer improves mortar’s performance and consequently can be utilized advantageously and economically in several applications. Latex polymers, redispersible dry polymers, water-soluble polymers ...