Slab repairs steel the day
September 1st 2008 CG Flooring Systems has
solved a flooring problem
for multi-metal and steel
stockholder, Aalco, at its
Halesowen plant.
After an initial survey,
CGFS recommended slab
and joint repairs followed by
installation of a 10mm fast
track cementitious pump
screed for the warehouse
area. However, it was
discovered during initial
repairs that the concrete
slab was not strong enough
to meet the client's future
operating requirements.The
floor was only 75mm in
some areas.
CGFS proposed a full
repair. Core samples were
taken around the area to
determine the slab depth at
which three problematic
areas were identified.
Working over two
weekends, CGFS broke out
the floor area to 180mm
deep. Areas were then saw
cut for sharp arris edges,
and dowel bars inserted as
a load transfer mechanism.
Damp proof membrane and
reinforcement mesh were
installed prior to pouring a
rapid strength concrete
floor.
The second weekend
included surface preparation
by shot blasting and
diamond grinding to
prepare for installation of
the industrial flooring
system. A 10mm
cementitious fast floor
system was installed to
1135m2 in one day. It dried
within 3 to 4h and was
ready for operation on the
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