Concrete repair

Concrete Repairs both Structural and Aesthetic

Concrete repairs involve restoring damaged or deteriorated concrete to its original or improved condition, reinstating the structural integrity of a key structural element. Building, basements or bridges could be a concern for an asset owner.

The process and methods depend on the type, extent, and cause of the damage. Here is the REMCON Group’s basic overview:

Common Types of Concrete Damage:

1. Cracks – due to shrinkage, thermal expansion, overload, or corrosion of reinforcement.

2. Spalling – (also known as surface efflorescence) surface flaking caused by freeze-thaw cycles or corrosion of rebar.

3. Delamination – (also known as concrete cancer) separation of surface layers.

4. Erosion – wear caused by water, traffic, or abrasion.

5. Chemical Attack – from exposure to sulfates, acids, or chlorides.

Services offered by REMCON Group in the field of Concrete Repair are:

1. Assessment and Diagnosis:

   • Visual inspection – photographic record and mapping

   • Nondestructive testing (e.g. schmidt hammer test, ultrasonic scanning, boroscope camera inspections).

   • Determine root causes (e.g., corrosion, poor design)

2. Preparation of Scope, engineering (if required) & a comprehensive methodology for re-instatement.