PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a concrete floor slab capable of easily replacing a damaged precast slab and a method for replacing a part of the precast slab of the concrete floor slab. SOLUTION: A plurality of precast plates 10 are arranged on a bridge girder 1, and prestress is ...
Before constructing, repairing or renovating interior horizontal concrete slabs, consider Mapei’s line of concrete repair products. Mapecem 100 is a cost-efficient cementitious mortar that is ideal for a multitude of applications, including resloping floors; leveling low areas of floors; filling trenc...
Regular Concrete Mix: This is the most common type of concrete used for a variety of projects, including sidewalks, patios, and shed slabs. It typically has a strength rating of around 2,500 to 3,000 psi (pounds per square inch) and is suitable for projects that don’t require exceptiona...
to thread the conduit through. If they need to cut one or two rebar, then the structural repairs are simpler than cutting all the rebar. When completed, repour the concrete using standard concrete repair techniques and then remove the shoring. Keep in mind that depending on the total amount ...
If areas need repair from poor finishing or damage during construction, using the appropriate repair material that matches the color of dye or stain to be used. Taking gloss meter readings to make sure the concrete meets the specified minimum gloss requirements after polishing. ...
The steps to avoiding blistering are the same steps needed to avoid delamination. Basically, the overriding principle is to keep the surface from finishing before the rest of the slab finishes. Dusting This powder on the surface of your concrete slabs, called laitance, is the accumulation of mo...
Concrete shrinkage cracks: How to identify, evaluate, & repair shrinkage cracks in concrete floors,slabs, or foundations. We address these questions: Are concrete floor cracks a structural problem? How to recognize and evaluate shrinkage cracks in poured concrete slabs or floors. Do shrinkage cracks...
100 wattage light 18’’ above it, you have to wait for three days. If the plastic shows condensation that means there is moisture. If there is a darkening of concrete that could also signal the presence of moisture. In such a situation, it is best to consult the experts to repair it...
How can I resurface old 24 x 24 x 2 concrete slabs to improve appearance. Cement Votes: 0 0.0% Paint Votes: 0 0.0% Total voters 0 S Stuart Gunn New Member Dec 15, 2023 #1 Advice required to resurface old 2 x 2 concrete slabs B Bob Rathbone Screwfix Select Dec 15, ...
Remove all of the existing carpeting, vinyl and wood flooring in the area to be pebbled. Scrape the slab until the surface is smooth and all glue or other debris is removed. Clean floor with broom and vacuum. Fill carpet tack holes and small dents with quick set concrete repair paste. S...