One of the most common application methods for repairing concrete is by hand troweling mortars to replace damaged concrete. This method can be used to repair spalled or dete-riorated concrete (Fig. …

Horizontal surface repair is common on slabs either elevated or on grade. Deterioration may be caused by corro-sion of embedded reinforcement resulting in delamination and spalling. Other common …

This document is intended as a voluntary field guide for the Owner, design professional, and concrete repair con-tractor. It is not intended to relieve the user of this guide of responsibility for a proper …

ire-induced spalling and thus enhances fire resistance of any concrete member. Results from experimental studies show that the addition of polypropylene fibers to concrete (about 0.10 to 0.15% …

ACI committee documents are intended for the use of individuals who are competent to evaluate the significance and limitations of its content and recommendations and who will accept responsibility for …

The primary concern was ingress of chloride into the concrete that could result in corrosion of steel reinforcement and subsequent cracking and spalling of the concrete. To determine the susceptibility …

a destabilizing moment the spalled layers. In effect the moment is bending the spalled layers outward toward the heat source. Suggestive of a compression failure as evident by the explosive nature of …

Sep 11, 2025 · The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational …

As members of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), we met in May 2018 to share experiences on the topic of embeds. This article presents our recommendations for best practices for …

FOREWORD The quality of a concrete floor or slab is highly dependent on achieving a hard and durable surface that is flat, relatively free of cracks, and at the proper grade and elevation. Properties of the …