Schools
Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane
Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane
Problem:
- RCC structure damaged by corrosion of reinforcement over a prolonged period
- RCC slabs in toilets were badly damages, spalling of concrete from height created safety hazards for student
Solution:
- Anticorrosive treatment done on reinforcement and additional rebars introduced wherever required
- Severely damaged beams and slabs were rebuilt with thixotropic mortar and micro-concrete and were wrapped using 900 GSM Glass Fiber
- External portion of building was re-plastered and coated with waterproof paint
- Job was completed in phases with proper isolation after school working hours, ensuring safety
Sanjay Ghodavat Institute Kolhapur
Sanjay Ghodavat Institute Kolhapur
Problem :
- Cracks were found in slab during construction in one of the buildings
Solution:
- Cracks were opened up with grinding and upper and lower face crack openings were sealed with epoxy putty
- Cracks were grouted under pressure with low viscosity high molecular weight thermoset grout thereby filling the through cracks.
- The slabs with higher intensity of cracks were treated with bi-directional glass fiber wraps
Canossa Convent Primary School, Andheri
Canossa Convent Primary School, Andheri
Problem:
- RCC Structure of school building badly damaged by corrosion of reinforcement
- RCC chajjas were badly damaged
- Spalling of concrete from height created safety hazard for students
Solution:
- Anticorrosive treatment done on Reinforcement
- Columns are strengthening using 900 GSM glass fiber
- Job was completed by ensuring all safety precautions
Udayanchal school, Godrej Vikhroli
Udayanchal school, Godrej Vikhroli
Problem :
- The area is located near a creek due to which corrosion was high
- Corrosion of rebars and spalling of concrete was observed on columns and ceiling slab areas.
- External columns were mainly affected due to corrosion
Solution :
- All loose concrete on RCC elements was chipped off
- Reinforcement was treated with rust converter and protective coatings
- Migratory corrosion inhibitor was applied and additional reinforcement was introduced
- Sections were rebuilt using micro-concrete and were wrapped with a layer of carbon fiber wrap
- The elements were plastered and protective coating was applied