Concrete Repair

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23
Oct
2019

Structural Strengthening: How Does It Relate to Concrete Repair

by Darren Marrese October 23rd, 2019 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 37 seconds
In this article we talk about the differences between concrete repair and concrete strengthening, two different things often performed together.
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06
Sep
2019

What is Involved in a Concrete Bridge Rehabilitation Project?

by Cynthia White September 6th, 2019 in Concrete Repair
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Whether it is for pedestrians to walk across, or for vehicles to drive, bridges serve an important purpose in our lives.
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22
Jul
2019

Can Structural Health Monitoring Really Help Extend the Life of a Building?

by Cynthia White July 22nd, 2019 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 31 seconds
Buildings need to be maintained against many factors such environmental factors, deterioration, and everyday wear and use. Structural Monitoring is a technique that has emerged to help monitor the ongoing and continuing health of a structure.
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10
Jul
2019

Strengthening Structures with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers

by Cynthia White July 10th, 2019 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 18 seconds
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers, or CFRP, are exactly what the name implies - carbon fibers that are reinforced and held together with a polymer matrix.
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12
Jun
2019

How to Evaluate the Need for Repair in a Concrete Structure

by Cynthia White June 12th, 2019 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 35 seconds
It is inevitable that all concrete will eventually crack and degrade to a certain degree. Cracks are not only unsightly, but may hinder performance or integrity of the structure.
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15
May
2019

Repair and Cathodic Protection of Natural Draft Cooling Towers

by Darren Marrese May 15th, 2019 in Concrete Repair
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Reinforced concrete cooling towers exposed to harsh operating environments can develop severe corrosion of embedded steel reinforcing, concrete delamination and spalling.
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15
May
2019

Extending the Service Life of a Reinforced Concrete Railroad Bridge with Galvanic Encasements

by Darren Marrese May 15th, 2019 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Galvanic encasements provide a one-step repair and protection solution to preserve and extend the service life of corroded concrete structures.
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