Concrete resurfacing is a method of rehabilitation of tone or damaged concrete floor or pavement surfaces to make it available for use without the reconstruction of the whole structure. Before undergoing any kind of method as a part of resurfacing ...
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Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repair and Maintenance
Why Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repair and Maintenance Required? Concrete is one of the most versatile man made construction materials of our times. Concrete by its flowability, in most complicated forms while wet, and its strength, development and ...
Use of NSM Fiber Reinforced Polymer For Strengthening of RCC Beam
The Use of near surface Mounted Fiber Reinforced Polymer bars for strengthening of reinforced concrete beam: There are several factors that might decrease ultimate load capacity of concrete structures such as steel corrosion in an aggressive environment, design calculation errors, ...
Methods for Repair of Small and Large Cracks in Concrete
Repair of small, medium and large cracks in concrete and repair of crushed concrete is required to enhance the strength and durability of damaged concrete members. Repair of small and medium cracks in concrete Small and medium cracks in reinforced ...
Repair of Yielded and Buckled Reinforcement in Concrete
Excessive yielding and buckling of reinforcement occurs in severely damaged concrete structural members. Repair of these rebars in concrete is discussed.
Materials for Concrete Repair, Replacement and Jacketing
The materials used for concrete repair works such as replacement and jacketing of concrete structural members should have good bonding properties with the existing materials and should be non-shrinking. Replacement of concrete is done for damaged structural members. For strengthening ...
CAUSES OF CONCRETE DAMAGE IN STRUCTURES
Damage to structural concrete can be due to the use of excessive water, poor cement, poor construction practices, improper mixture proportioning, dirty or low quality aggregate, and inadequate curing.
Techniques to Restore Original Strength of Structures
Structures are design for some intended use. When it gets damaged, it is essential to restore original strength of structures to serve its intended purpose.