Supplemental structural members are new columns, beams, braces, and walls which are constructed to support damaged structures. The provision of supplemental structural elements is a strengthening technique by which the original strength of deteriorated structures is restored, or increase the ...
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8 Causes of Premature Failure of Repaired Concrete Structures
The performance of the repaired concrete structure is often not up to the mark. This is because repaired concrete structures prematurely fail irrespective of developments and enhancements in repair materials and techniques. As a result, the repair work leads to ...
Steps for Concrete Damage Repair in Reinforced Concrete Structures
There are certain steps that need to be considered in order to decide whether defected concrete needs repair or not, and specify proper repair technique and material if repairing is needed. These repair steps would ensure successful repairing process that ...
11 Factors Affecting the Selection of Repair Materials
There are a number of factors such as strength, durability, thermal coefficient of thermal expansion, permeability, low dry shrinkage, chemical and electrical properties, curing, and cost that must be considered to select the most appropriate, compatible, cost-effective repair materials. This ...
Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Concrete Repair
Quality control and quality assurance in concrete repair works are essential to regain lost strength in concrete due to cracks or other damages. Concrete repairs are required when structural members get damaged. The reason for damages can be over-stressing, poor ...
Reinforcement Repair: Methods, and Procedures
Repair of corroded or deteriorated steel reinforcement and prestressing stands is one of the techniques by which deteriorated structural elements are rehabilitated to regain its original load carrying capacity. Corrosion of reinforcements is frequent due to chemical attacks, fire, and ...
Surface Treatments for Walls, Roofs, and Floors: Types and Purposes
Many types of surface treatment systems are available for the treatment of horizontal surface such as roofs and vertical surfaces for instance wall buildings constructed from various construction materials such brick, stone, concrete, tarmac and slate. Penetrating sealers, surface-applied corrosion ...
Injection Grouting: Purpose, Procedure, and Field Considerations
Injection grouting is a process of filling the cracks, open joints, voids, or honeycombs, in concrete or masonry structural members, under pressure with a material that cures in place to produce the desired results like strengthening a structure and prevent ...