We design and build various structures using concrete because we need its strength. Pouring concrete allows for it to take virtually any shape we need it to and its strength is in its solid form. The weak links in other materials like the mortared joints in masonry and fasteners like nails and screws in wooden and metal structures are not needed. Concrete structures are indeed solid literally. But these structures are affected by the same outside forces that affect all other types of structures. Since concrete is ridged, it lacks flexibility and therefore is more prone to crack or break in response to outside forces like soil settlement as well as interior issues such as rebar corrosion.
Epoxy injection is a very economical option to repair these non-moving cracks (not control or expansion
Now those small cracks are wide enough to cause issues. You’re having to put down steel or plywood to cover areas to prevent tripping. Maybe you even have to re-route your traffic to reduce the potential damage to forklifts.
You don’t have to improvise or just make do when you address this very common problem. The truth is, you can restore these areas without the down time or inconvenience you assume you’ll suffer and it won’t cost you as much as you think. The materials you’ll need are as advanced as all of the tools you use for your manufacturing process. They allow for application in all sorts of conditions and are fast setting to take traffic in a snap. Plus the need for unique
Of course, concrete cracks. We all know it. But like most problems, it only gets worse if you don’t address it. If you have a bearing on the brink, worn belt or broken sprocket, you’d change it to prevent any potential damage or failure that might lead to lost production time. Unfortunately, the plant infrastructure doesn’t always get the same attention or elicit the same response.
It takes a long time for a crack to become a problem. Looks like there’s nothing happening. That’s why these cracks are discounted and are left to run their course. Eventually some leading to damaged finished products, slab undermining, environmental concerns or even safety issues. Taking just a little time and very little material, you can address these cracks while they’re small
The best way to deal with grout shoulders is to make sure you minimize the chances of cracking before you start. There are 5 things you should consider before you proceed with the placement of your grout.
Make sure you choose a design that is less prone to cracking. Minimize the size of the shoulders while still making it easy from a constructability standpoint. Think about how the grout will have to be placed and design access in your base plate or frame to make application and air evacuation easy.
Choose a product that will flow and fill your entire space between your base plate and the foundation. Visualize the flow and how it will move air from around the back-side of obstacles like shims and anchor bolts.
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