One entire floor of a parking structure was demolished and replaced with a new post-tensioned deck.
Techniques for demolishing concrete that don't involve mechanical breaking.
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Perform a crack evaluation before repairing the surface.
A CC-sponsored ASCC conference looks for solutions in sealer applications.
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Pitssburgh's 85-year-old tunnelway needed structural repairs and restoration.
Learn when to repair and when to replace structural concrete to avoid lasting maintenance bills.
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When it comes to structural concrete cracks, building owners need expert advice to determine possible threats to structural integrity.
Roof slab reconstruction was a challenge well met.
The dock of a historic mansion in Sarasota, Fla., needed concrete, rebar, and marble repair.
Coloring, polishing, and repairing contractors visited exhibitors at the pavilion.
Cutting concrete in restoration and repair projects takes care.
Equipment manufacturers and service personnel say that contractors often neglect to perform routine maintenance procedures and then wonder why equipment breaks down.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) trains workers in aircraft and airport maintenance, engineering, and flight operations. When the institute in Burnaby, B.C., opened a new hangar recently, it had a much more down-to-earth dilemma to tackle.
a method called electro-osmotic pulse (EOP) is starting to be used for both new construction and repair work. Once the system is installed, it can be operated for the same cost as running a 50-W lightbulb and you can “waterproof” your basement walls. That's less than the cost to operate a sump pump.
There is a better way to stretch maintenance budgets, achieve favorable results, and, in the process, create chemical/waterproofing by bonding the deck into a single, monolithic structure to provide a safe driving surface.
Sustainable concrete is becoming more popular than green concrete because it includes useful service over a long time. In the case of floors and pavement, the concrete must stand up to the service needs of an application for a long period of time, with minimal repair expenses.
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Economic stimulus plan funds are being distributed to projects and programs across the nation, and without a doubt opinions on the matter are mixed.
Reentrant corner cracks can ruin an otherwise impressive slab, whether it be decorative concrete, an industrial slab, a high-end exposed retail floor, or your backyard patio.
When coatings applied to concrete surfaces fail, the cause usually is inadequate surface preparation. For a coating to bond properly, the concrete surface must be sound, clean, free from surface defects, and dry.
One of the advantages of building with structural concrete is its repairability. Proper repair techniques and materials are important to taking advantage of that attribute.