Jacketing and Collars for Strengthening of Concrete Structures Jacketing is the process whereby a section of an existing structural member is restored to original dimensions or increased in size by encasement using suitable materials. A steel reinforcement cage or composite ...
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Repair of Post Concreting Defects in Structures and Methods of Repair
Post concreting defects in structures are seen after the removal of formwork. Repair of these post-concreting defects and methods of repairs are discussed.
REPLACEMENT CONCRETE: MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
Replacement concrete is a method of repair for defective concrete when the defects or cracks in concrete have large area. In this method of concrete repair, defective concrete is removed from the structural member and area is prepared for repairs ...
Cavitation Damage to Concrete Structures and its Prevention Methods
Cavitation damage to concrete structure surface is most common in case of spillway in dams. Cavitation damage leads to cracks on the concrete surface.
Types of Building Repair and Maintenance Services
Building repairs and maintenance services mainly includes works undertaken for maintaining proper condition of buildings, its services and works in ordinary use. The use for which buildings are designed is the main factor in determining the required standard of maintenance. ...
Grouting Procedure for Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures
Grouting is a method of filling up and repair of cracks in concrete. Step by step procedure needs to be followed for effective grouting of concrete cracks.
Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Cathodic protection is used to protect almost any type of reinforced concrete structure, including horizontal slabs, walls, towers, beams, columns and foundations.
Methods of Concrete Column Repair for Damages and Cracks
Repair of Concrete Columns for Cracks and Damages Before starting the repair of a concrete column, the axial dead load, axial live load, horizontal load and its associated moments must be known. Repairs to concrete columns can be divided into ...