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Concrete spalling

Concrete spalling is one of problematic damages for concrete members. As you can see in the figure below, when it happens, concrete member becomes more expose and vulnerable to erosion. As a result, it is highly important to find out what causes spalling, and how can we prevent it. Causes: Generally, we can mention three […]

Evaluation and repair of old concrete structures

Evaluation and repair of old concrete structures is an essential job to do. Today, many bridges and other civil engineering structures are approaching a century in age. When a structure ages, it needs to be evaluated in order to make sure about its safety. Some parameters that fuel the need of evaluation are the possibility […]