I have been tasked to carry out a structural condition assessment of old reinforced concrete structures at a very large water works. The purpose of the investigation is to identify any structural integrity concerns and propose preventative maintenance action and/or further investigation where/if...
How can the contractors ensure that they achieve the desired top cover thickness on a large slab with reinforcing on both faces?
For example - a large reinforced concrete reservoir roof slab, lightly sloped for drainage. At areas the concrete will be to far from end shutters to judge the...