BridgeSmith
- This is pretty similar to our approach and i agree.
Enable,
- Ontario, yes I am. I agree it is common but in discussions with contractors and engineers, I am just curious if they can explain why? The constant push back for the wedge is surprising to me.
- You mention the irony of...
I have recently been questioned as to our through slab repair details by a building department. They are simply going off what they have seen from other consultants details.
a) Our typical concrete through slab repair shows straight (or perpendicular to the surface) removal/repair lines.
b)...
Thanks all.
In part, I'm looking to comprise a compelling case to the others in the office on the reason why the 50mm key into the column is not sufficient, if that is indeed the verdict.
There is no doubt to me that the key method is the simplest repair if it can be justified; I then...
Enable, Thanks for the reply, glad to see others have been through similar issues.
1)If concrete is not removed all around or it is a corner column, it is difficult to get the required development for shear dowels.
2) Not the worst, but again at a corner not possible.
1 & 2) At times the...
I am curious to others approach to perform concrete repair to suspended slabs around columns (multi-storey) and maintain shear integrity (punching shear issues).
The approach in the past from our office is to remove 50mm from the column and cast the slab into that to provide a bearing condition...
