EPOXY INJECTION FOR CONCRETE CRACK REPAIR
Introduction
Some of the more typical causes for concrete cracking include
• Drying shrinkage; ,
• Thermal contraction or expansion;
•Settlement;
• Lack of appropriate control joints;
•Overload conditions that produce flexural, tensile, or shear cracks in concrete; and Restraint of movement
What is the purpose of this repair?
The primary objective for this type of repair is to restore the structural integrity and the resistance to moisture penetration of the concrete element.
What equipment do I need?
Equipment for epoxy injection by high-pressure or low-pressure systems includes:
• Air guns;
• Hand-actuated delivery systems;
• Spring-actuated capsules; and Balloon-actuated capsules.
Repair procedure