Concrete Crack Repair – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:23:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Concrete Crack Repair – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 What is Polyjacking in Construction? https://theconstructor.org/concrete/crack/repair/what-is-polyjacking-in-construction/567242/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:23:37 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=567242 Polyjacking is a concrete lifting and leveling method that uses high-density geo-technical expanding foam to raise and stabilize concrete surfaces. A similar process with the same objective is the process of mudjacking, which uses mud instead of foam to lift the concrete surface to the desired level. This article discusses the major features and benefits […]

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]]> 567242 What is Mudjacking in Construction? https://theconstructor.org/concrete/crack/repair/mudjacking-construction/567067/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:32:58 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=567067 Mudjacking is a concrete leveling process that involves pumping a material underneath a sunken concrete surface to lift it to the intended elevation.  The settled concrete surface, like slabs, pavement, or driveway, is jacked up by pumping mud or soil to provide required support and elevation. This article discusses the features, working, and applications of […]

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]]> 567067 What are the Signs of Foundation Heave? https://theconstructor.org/concrete/signs-foundation-heave/566864/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:18:35 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=566864 Foundation heave is the upward movement of the expansive soil layer after it is saturated with water. Controlling the signs and symptoms of foundation heave at an early stage is important to prevent further enlargement of heave pressure and avoid serious damage to the foundation and superstructure. Common signs of foundation heave are cracked and […]

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]]> 566864 How to Fix Concrete Cracks in Steps https://theconstructor.org/concrete/concrete-cracks-in-steps/562182/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:27:05 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562182 There is nothing worse for curb appearance than chipped and cracked concrete, particularly in steps. But you don’t have to put up with that blight any longer. As a result of changes in weather causing contraction and expansion, concrete steps crack and break up with time. Water can also sneak through and freeze within, causing […]

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]]> 562182 How to Repair Spalled Concrete Using Epoxy Mortar? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/repair-spalled-concrete-epoxy-mortar/557456/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:31:59 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=557456 Spalling of concrete is a breakaway of the concrete surface, extending to the top layers of reinforcing steel. It leaves the concrete surface patchy and pitted while exposing aggregate underneath. As soon as spalling is spotted, it should be repaired; otherwise, it may impact the integrity of the concrete element and affect the ultimate capacity […]

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]]> 557456 7 Cracking Control Methods in Concrete Dams https://theconstructor.org/water-resources/dams/cracking-control-methods-concrete-dams/35506/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:54:22 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=35506 In concrete dams, cracks are formed mainly due to shrinkage of concrete due to temperature variations. These cracks may develop internally in the body of the dam or externally on the surface of the dam. Surface cracks are more dangerous than interior cracks. Different methods to control cracking in concrete dams are explained in this […]

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]]> 35506 How to Repair Active Cracks in Concrete? https://theconstructor.org/concrete/repair-active-cracks-concrete/7726/ https://theconstructor.org/concrete/repair-active-cracks-concrete/7726/?noamp=mobile#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:40:06 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=7726 Active cracks in concrete are live cracks which expand in length, width, and depth over time. These cracks are formed due to overloading and thermal expansion e.g. cracks due to freeze-thaw. Common methods to repair active cracks are drilling and plugging, stitching, external prestressing and flexible sealing of cracks. Repairing active cracks is difficult because […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/concrete/repair-active-cracks-concrete/7726/feed/ 1 7726 Polymer Modified Mortar – Types, Properties, and Applications https://theconstructor.org/concrete/polymer-modified-mortar/28917/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:56:49 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=28917 Polymer modified mortar is produced by mixing water with polymeric admixtures, Portland cement, and sand. The addition of polymer improves mortar’s performance and consequently can be utilized advantageously and economically in several applications. Latex polymers, redispersible dry polymers, water-soluble polymers are the different types of polymer used to produce polymer modified mortar. In addition to […]

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