Structural Repair, Concrete Repair and Structural Strengthening

Do I Need Services for Concrete Restoration?

Although concrete is a robust and versatile material, but it is not unbreakable. Concrete deteriorates over time due to damage, natural wear or weather, leaving behind structural changes and markings that can be unsightly or even dangerous. You normally have three alternatives when this occurs: repair, replacement, or restoration of your concrete surface or structure. …

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Concrete cancer and concrete spalling: the causes and method to repair

What is concrete cancer? The concrete that has developed cracks and separated from the substrate. Common signs: corrosion, flaking, cracking, disintegrated concrete, rust stains or roof and walls leaking. The causes of concrete cancer and spalling Chloride corrosion in saltwater. Unusual weather. Improper reinforcing steel preparation. Concreting done incorrectly. Failure of waterproofing: Concrete deterioration can …

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Repairing Cracks with Epoxy Injection Method

With cracks greater than 0.3mm or it is identified that the crack is a through crack. The method use in repairing such cracks is usually by using epoxy injections applied directly into the crack. Epoxy Injection crack repair is performed by first groove cutting along the cracks and surface sealing it. Follow by drilling of …

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How to Repair Cracks In Concrete

The severity of cracks are categorized by its crackwidth. And repair methods will depends on the severity of cracks. Cracks with width of less than 0.3mm are generally acceptable and does not affect the structure. However, they may develop to grow to become structural cracks. Therefore, small cracks on houses or structures should be monitor. …

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8 Techniques of Soil Improvement. Case Study In Malaysia: 41 Landed Houses in Sg Siput, Perak (Part 2)

Soil improvement in its broadest sense is the alteration of any property of a soil to improve its engineering performance such as strength, reduced compressibility, reduced permeability, or improved ground water condition. This may be either a temporary process to permit the construction of a facility or may be a permanent measure to improve the …

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6 Cases of Soil/ Ground Settlement. Case Study In Malaysia: 41 Landed Houses in Sg Siput, Perak (Part 1)

What is foundation settlement? What are the causes for ground/ soil settlement? In this video we will show one of the projects in Sg Siput, Perak (Part 1). In 2013, Structural Repairs was appointed as the contractor to carry out rectification and remedial works to 41 houses which mainly facing cracks and ground settlement problems. …

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4 Signs of Your Building Settling or Sinking. Case Study In Malaysia: Petrol Station

There are a few significant signs that property owners may notice if your foundations are undergoing major issues with settling. First, the foundation itself may develop large cracks. These cracks may be so wide that they let in water or even insects and small rodents. The most dangerous cracks are those that run horizontally. Second, …

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Salt Contamination & Desalination in Heritage Buildings

Heritage buildings are susceptible to deterioration due to several factors including climatic conditions, dampness and structural failures. In building conservation, salt attack and rising damp are considered the most challenging. Salt attack and rising damp are closely related. Moisture from rising damp can dissolve the existing salts in the building material; in addition, ground water …

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