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concrete tank

mcandace

Civil/Environmental
Jan 17, 2025
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I have a leaking finished water tank. The concrete tank is leaking around a piece of timber blocking that the contractor must have lost in the form. We X-ray'd the wall to see if we could detect how deep the block went. It appears to be no more than 1" square. However the 12"+ thick wall is seeping through the area. Assuming that the timber is more subject to cracking the wall during freeze thaw cycle, we want to remove it. This will leave a decent penetration in the wall and is highly likely to stay damp because of cracking.

What is the best option for filling and patching concrete?
 
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