Seismic repair and the strengthening of existing buildings Some buildings degrade so deeply that they become inhabitable. And sometimes, the basic level of safety needed…
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What is cathodic protection? Cathodic protection (CP) is a technique used to inhibit the corrosion of metal (such as steel and steel reinforcement) on structures,…
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer properties Ask any specialist tradesperson about their adoration for carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites, or CFRPs, and they will give you…
How to strengthen concrete columns? Column strengthening is a process within concrete repairs that involves adding or restoring to the `load capacity`, or how much…
Composites Construction UK (CCUK) founder Jamie Dempster is targeting the Humber and M62 energy corridor with his expanded range of structural repair services. He talks…
Which pipe rehabilitation method should I choose? Pipe rehabilitation is common practice for ageing pipelines or those that have carried large volumes of liquid repeatedly,…
Carbon fibre-reinforced polymer advantages & disadvantages Described as the `wonder material of the century`, carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is favoured by concrete repairs and strengthening…
What is hydrophobic and hydrophilic leak sealing? If your building or structure leaks, there is a good chance that hydrophobic or hydrophilic leak sealing will…
What is an epoxy crack injection system? Epoxy crack injection is a low-cost method of repairing non-moving (or sporadically appearing) cracks in large structures and…
Traditionally, bridges were engineered using steel, iron, or wood. Though since the 1990s-early 2000s, bridge construction specialists have been using cheaper, quicker, and less laborious…