concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
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One RCC 8 Storeyed building(frame_structure) served morethan 20years now found some cracks in the cloumns and twisting of the columns are also noticed. if we tab the column we can hear the hollow sound. we afraid of that is due to the overload causes buckling. but i wonder why it occured after more than 20 years. could u tell me how the columns can be repaired and the reasons for these failures.
RE: concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
RE: concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
RE: concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
Selecting a repair method is not appropriate until the extent and cause of the damage is determined. It could range from a full-depth mortar repair for minor conditions to rebar replacement and re-casting for the extreme. In between could include epoxy injection or carbon fiber wrapping. Combinations of these methods may also be necessary; however, again...determine the extent of damage and its probable cause before proceeding. I have seen numerous repairs to concrete deterioration that were ineffectual for the long term, simply because the wrong approach was taken for the specific application.
Once you have decided on a method, make sure the contractor doing the work is experienced in that type of repair and that proper materials are used. Repair of structural concrete deterioration and cracking requires a high level of craftsmanship and understanding of the problems. As an example, improper epoxy injection can cause additional damage to the concrete, or if the extent and orientation of the crack are not understood, the injection might not be adequate and further deterioration may follow.
Good luck.
RE: concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
good luck
vivekbabu@mailcity.com
RE: concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
RE: concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested
Unless you find the cracks and torsion causes, any kind of solution could become wrong.
You should check your building with alignment measurements.
I've worked a lot in renovation and construction pathology and that is what I've learned.
RE: concrete column cracks- remedial measures-requested