2. IMPORTANCE OF CEMENT CONCRETE
Concrete is a composite material that consists
essentially of a binding medium, within which are embedded
particles or fragments of aggregates. However in cement
concrete, which is relevant to RCC structures, the binding
medium is the mixture of hydraulic cement (25%) and
aggregates (75%).
As we know it is an inexpensive, durable, strong and
basic building material often used in dams for core walls,
spillways, stilling basins, control towers, slope protection and
most construction process.
3. Durability
Durability of concrete is
defined as its ability to resist
weathering action, chemical
attack, abrasion or any other
process of deterioration.
Durable concrete will retain
its original form, quality and
serviceability when exposed
to environment.”
However, poor workmanship, construction procedures, and construction
materials may cause imperfections that later require repair
4. alignment of
formwork
Various
Settlement and
Movement
Improper
compaction
Acid Attack
Spalling and
Pop outs
Disintegration
Alkali-carbonate
reaction
Freezing and
Thawing
Over loading
Chemical
Reactions
Aggressive-water
attack
Temperature
Changes
Design Errors
Shrinkage
Improper curing
Scaling, crazing
and dusting
location of
reinforcement
Fire attack
Weathering
Alkali-silica
reaction
Cold Joints
Cause
11. CRACKS IN CONCRETE
All concrete structures crack. Cracks in concrete
have many causes. They may affect the appearance only or
indicate significant structural distress or lack of durability.
Significance of cracks depends on the type of the structure.
Concrete can crack in any or in each of the following three
phases of its life, namely
plastic-phase while it has still not set
hardening-phase while if is still green
hardened-phase and in service
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13. So in general cracks are broadly classified as,
Surface Cracks (hairline cracks)
Less than a few millimetres wide.
Usually don’t cause any severe problems.
freezing and thawing, poor construction practices,
and alkali-aggregate reactivity are the main cause.
Structural Cracks
Larger than 0.25 inch in width.
They extend deeper into the concrete through wall,
slab, or other structural member.
Often caused by overloads.
May worsen in severity due to the forces of weathering
15. Some Non-destructive tests include,
Insitu Concrete strength
-Rebound hammer test
-Ultrasonic pulse velocity
-Pull out test
-Load test
Fire damage assessment
-Thermo-gravimetric analysis
-Differential thermal analysis
-X-ray diffraction
Corrosion potential assessment
-Cover meter test
-Half Cell method
-Resistivity meter
-Permeability test (water, air)
Chemical attack
-Carbonation Test
-Chloride Test
-Sulphate Test
Soundness assessement
-Radiography
-Impact echo Test
17. REPAIR
Concrete repair refers to bringing the structure to its
original capacity. It can be classified either as cosmetic-
repairs or rehabilitational type repairs
18. Our main focus is on,
Surface repair - removal and replacement of deteriorated
concrete giving a proper finish.
Strengthening - strengthen or enhance capacity of a
structural member.
Stabilization - halting unwanted condition like cracking
or settlement.
Water-proofing - stops fluid from entering or exiting
concrete structure.
Protection- protect concrete from aggressive environment.
19. The following are commonly used methods for
repairs,
Dry-Pack Method for deep and narrow cavities
Preplaced Aggregate Method for restoration of large areas
Partial or Full Depth Concrete Replacement
Shotcrete and Gunite
Crack Sealing and Filling
- epoxy Mortar Injection
- cement Mortar Injection
Surface Protection by Overlays or by various Sealing coats
Prestressing for water tanks, slabs, deflection control
20. Repair methods Materials
caulking Elastomeric sealer
Pressure injection Flexible resin and hardener mix
Jacketing - strapping Steel wire or rod
Jacketing - overlaying Membrane or special
mortar(FRP)
Coating Bituminous coating, tar or
linseed oil
Shotcreting Cement mortar / fast setting
mortar
Strengthening Post tensioning, steel plate,
stitching
Patching or replacement Cement concrete, epoxy, latex,
polymer as required
21. Surface repair and its Compatibility
requirements,
Thermal coefficient of expansion
Modulus of elasticity
Drying shrinkage
Creep
The above property of the parent and repair material
must be almost same in order to reduce the bond shear stress
induced at the junction. Hence the repair material must be
properly selected in accordance to its parental matrix.
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22. Strengthening of structural member,
Strengthening refers to upgrading the capacity of a
structure over its original design. It can be active or passive
depending upon the purpose served. Strengthening can be
attempted by the following means:
‘replacing’ poor quality or defective material by better
quality material
‘attaching’ additional load-bearing material
‘re-distribution of the loading actions’ through ‘imposed
deformation’ on the structural system.
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29. FRP laminated products is the state-of-the-art for the
rehabilitating and upgrading concrete structures. They are
very thin (1-3mm) laminates of high strength fibres
embedded in polymer matrix material.
Laminates are produced by embedding continuous high
strength fibres (i.e. carbon, glass, or aramid) in
thermosetting matrices (i.e. polyester, epoxy).
The fibres can be arranged in a unidirectional, bi-
directional or off-axis fashion, depending on the load
distribution and strength requirements.
FRP
30. Advantages of FRP
Analysis and application is relatively simple.
Economical as quantity of composite required is less.
Light weight and hence less labour and hence less cost of
erection comparatively.
FRP could be installed either with glue or fasteners.
High durability of FRPs, is valuable in environments that
promote corrosion
FRP laminates give negligible clearance loss compared to other
forms of rehabilitation, this is particularly important in bridges.
Strong scratch resistance and improved chemical resistance.
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31. Drawbacks of repair and
rehabilitation,
The main problem in repair works is to achieve
‘compatibility’ and a ‘continuity’ in the structural
behaviour between the original material structure and
the new material/ repaired structure.
But this can be overcome by proper analysis of
damage/deterioration/distress and suitable repair
analysis
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32. OVERALL
Through proper evaluation, design, and
installation; concrete repairs can be made that perform as
well as the surrounding material. A comprehensive
evaluation will identify the areas that require repair, as well as
assist in identifying possible sources of the damage. By
understanding the extent and source of the damage incurred,
a suitable repair using the most appropriate materials can be
designed. Only through proper preparation and execution
will a repair be successful. Many of the repair materials used
have specific requirements that must be carefully followed to
produce a quality repair.
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CONCLUSION
33. Seminar II
Objective
Go through case studies which were published on this
area.
New techniques in repair and rehabilitation.
To analyse a solution for damaged structures within
campus and implement the best suited rehabilitation
works on it.
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