Precast Polymer Technology is a Game Changer for Pump Base Foundations
By: Thomas Kline- Director, Concrete Repair Solutions Introduction In an effort to reduce pump installation costs as well as improve…
Breaking the Repair Cycle to Petroleum Coke Chute Wear Plates
Throughout the years, Delayed Petroleum Coking Units have had their struggles keeping up with the ever-increasing demand and output of Petroleum Coke.
Repair and Protection of Concrete Infrastructure in Fertilizer Plants
Although considered a “castable stone”, unprotected concrete can be attacked and degraded while exposed to harsh environmental service conditions in…
Fireproofing Fundamentals NPRA Paper No.: RMC-09-22
Fire prevention can trace its roots back to Roman times when Emperor Nero designated portions of Rome had to be re-built following a new code due to a massive fire.
Cooling Tower Basin Leakage Assessment & Mitigation
Collection and retention of cooling water fluids is an integral feature of reinforced concrete Cooling Tower Basins, regardless of being…
In-Situ Load Testing A theoretical procedure to design a Cyclic Load Test on a Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slab Floor System
The objective of this paper is to showcase to an engineer who is considering performing a diagnostic cyclic load test…
Overview of Testing to Failure Program of a Highway
Many reinforced concrete (RC) solid slab bridges in Missouri and surrounding states were constructed in the first half of this…
Foundation Drainage
As a concrete contractor, I have a vested interest in how well the water on site is controlled.
Conquering Construction Challenges during PCCP Rehabilitation
Pipeline owners have completed many in-situ repairs of large diameter PCCP over the past several years utilizing fiber reinforced polymer…
Tucson Water’s Strengthening Approach to Address Thrust Restraint for PCCP
Since 1999, Tucson water has had an active PCCP asset management program utilizing inspection and advanced structural materials such as…
Corrosion Mitigation Technologies in Concrete Repairs
The protocol for measuring the performance of corrosion mitigation technologies for concrete reinforcing steel was first suggested by a group…
DC Water Rapid Repair of Waste Water Treatment Plant Piping System
The Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant owned by District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is one…
Fifteen Years of Lessons Learned: Design and Construction of CFRP Liners for Large Diameter Pipelines
Strengthening of pressure pipelines using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials has been an accepted repair method since the late…
Strengthening of RC Chimneys With FRP Composites
Chimneys are usually subject to severe environmental conditions such as chemical attacks and extreme heat or cold.
Load Test Evaluation of FRP-Strengthened Structures
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) has recently become a mainstream technology for repair and strengthening of structures.
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