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Honeycomb and Void Repairs in New Concrete Pours
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Structural E-News, April 2008
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Learn about the primary causes of honeycombs and voids in concrete as well as the proper repair process. Two case studies illustrate practical examples of how to properly repair honeycombs and voids in concrete.
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Electrochemical Treatments on Historic Steel Frame Buildings
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The American Institute of Architects, March 2008
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Corrosion is present in historic buildings which utilize iron or steel in construction and can cause a variety of failures leading to masonry damage, the loss of original fabric, and even death. Traditional repair techniques can temporarily slow the corrosion process but do not provide a long term solution for corrosion.
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Corrosion - Hidden in Plain Sight
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Hydrocarbon Engineering, March 2008
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Besides the catastrophic consequences associated with manmade (i.e., fire and explosions) as well natural (i.e., tornadoes and hurricanes) disasters, long-term degradation of the infrastructure should be anticipated and scheduled maintenance planned well in advance to keep costs low and infrastructure dependability high.
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Balcony Repair: Long-Range Approach Is Best
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Florida Community Association Journal, February 2008
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A typical concrete balcony in Florida, constantly exposed to the harsh coastal elements, is a breeding ground for deterioration. As such, condominium owners and associations often find themselves in the middle of balcony repair projects. All too often, though, a shortsighted approach to balcony restorations is taken, and only minimal repairs are made at one time. As a result, owners fail to realize the practical and economic benefits of a more long-range approach to balcony repair.
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Maintaining Masonry - Repair Beyond Caulk
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Construction Specifier, February 2008
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The image of any building constructed with masonry typically conjures thoughts of a structure designed for permanence and durability - a construction so sound that it will last through many decades. After all, masonry structures dating to ancient times still stand tall in many places all over the world. Yet over time, even the most soundly designed and constructed masonry buildings require some attention. Extreme weather conditions and the general effects of time may lead to a need for masonry repair. Or, in some cases, poor building design or construction may be the cause.
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