Concrete Repair
How deterioration starts inside reinforced concrete, and what a repair has to reach to last.
Concrete needs maintenance.
The most common deterioration mechanisms observed within reinforced concrete structures are associated with cracking due to a restrained change in volume, embedded metal corrosion, chemical attack and freeze thaw damage. These deterioration mechanisms can be prevented or managed within properly designed structures by utilizing quality materials and workmanship throughout initial construction. These deterioration mechanisms can be managed in existing structures through implementation of a preventative maintenance program throughout the life cycle of the structure. However, concrete structures are historically neglected due to the renowned reputation of the material. Concrete's status as the most widely used building material in the world creates the false perception that it does not need maintenance. Concrete needs maintenance. When quality assurance methods are not implemented or fail to be effective, reinforced concrete is susceptible to serious environmental threats that will compromise structural integrity, safety, and aesthetics which ultimately reduce the useful lifespan of the structure.
Concrete repair requires a unique approach to evaluate, design and implement successful repair strategies that ensure long term durability. With this key to success, Delta Structural Technology brings increased structural reliability and useful lifespan to a structure. Establishing the root cause of deterioration within reinforced concrete structures is crucial to a lasting concrete repair solution. This insight along with Delta Structural Technology's expertise and experience allows us to efficiently understand our customer needs and exceed repair performance expectations. Throughout Delta’s 25 years of proven project history in assisting customers by prioritizing their repair needs, we have demonstrated the engineering expertise necessary to maximize the value of our clients’ investments into their Reinforced Concrete Assets. At Delta, we develop and safely implement successful concrete repair strategies. As an innovator within the specialty concrete repair and structural strengthening market, we are dedicated to quality , safety and continual advancement of technologies and best practices utilized within the industry.
"As an innovator within the specialty concrete repair and structural strengthening market, we are dedicated to quality, safety and continual advancement of technologies and best practices utilized within the industry."
Addressing Economical Impact and Alarming Safety Hazards
Corrosion of reinforcing steel, chemical attack, freeze thaw, and material quality defects possess economical impacts worldwide.In addition, these conditions pose alarming safety hazards to occupants and the public. At Delta, we work as a team with our clients to ensure that economic impact is minimized and that safety hazards are mitigated, in turn providing piece of mind because the professionals are on the job.
Concrete repair engineering
Concrete repair requires a unique approach to evaluate, design and implement, which is why Delta treats it as concrete repair engineering rather than as patching. Establishing the root cause first decides everything downstream: a section lost to embedded metal corrosion needs a different repair from one cracked by a restrained change in volume, and a repair that never reaches the cause fails again on the same schedule. Where the member has lost capacity as well as section, carbon fiber concrete repair puts both back — the concrete restored, then the composite bonded over it, so the structural rehabilitation and the repair happen in one pass.
