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 ...
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Construction Claim: Types, Causes, and Preventive Measures
A construction claim is the assertion of a right that requires either more time or/and payment by either party of the contract (often the contractor) for compensation of the losses brought on by the other party’s failure to uphold their ...
What is Embodied Energy of Building Materials?
The embodied energy of building material is the total non-renewable energy or primary energy (carbon released) used throughout its entire life cycle, i.e., extraction, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and disposal. In other words, it is the sum of greenhouse gas emissions ...
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 ...
How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report?
Distress of concrete refers to the deterioration and decomposition of concrete caused by environmental conditions, autogenous internal influences, and exposure to operation services and testing. Concrete may suffer from several types of distresses, such as delamination, chalking, crack, and flaking, ...
How to Improve Pumpability of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete?
Pumping lightweight aggregate concrete is challenging due to the high water absorption of the aggregate in it which results in issues such as segregation, slump loss, inconsistent mix, etc. Therefore, engineers and contractors should consider appropriate strategies to overcome problems ...
What is Mastic Sealant?
Mastic is a form of sealant or adhesive used to fill the joints or as a bond for different materials and gaps. It is an elastic and flexible material used to create a durable bond between two different surfaces or ...
How to Treat Discolored Concrete Surface?
Concrete discoloration is simply the change of the designated color of concrete. This could be due to the presence of calcium chloride in concrete, cement and additives, improper curing, environmental conditions, and faulty finishing works. Discoloration can be minimized by ...
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 ...
Dance of Light: One of the World’s Most Twisted Tower
China has achieved yet another architectural feat by unveiling one of the world’s most twisted towers called the ‘Dance of Light.’ Located in the Xingfu Plaza in the Jiangbei district of Chongqing (a megacity in the interior of western China) ...