HOW TO REPAIR CORRODED RC CEILING PLASTER OF A BUILDING?
REPAIR
OF CEILING PLASTER
There
are many cases where the steel reinforcements corrode due to various causes
such as lack of cover, leakage of roofs, etc. As steel rust occupies very much
larger volume (more than 10 times) than steel, the surrounding concrete cracks
and tends to get separated from steel and finally it falls down. This is
particularly important in the ceiling plaster under leaking roofs. If we notice
any disturbance in this plaster, it should be repaired as soon as possible.
There are many cases in which the ceiling plaster has fallen down suddenly.
The
repair for such cases is carried out as follows.
1. Hammer
test the area for loose areas and remove all loose particles of mortar,
concrete, rust, etc. from the spalled surface and clean it with a wire brush.
2. Apply
two coats of polymer modified active corrosion inhibitor to the remaining
steel. If additional steel is required, tie the new steel to the old steel by
binding wires. Two coats of chromate paint can also be a substitute.
3. Apply
one coat of polymer bonding agent (latex based) over the entire area of steel
and concrete to be treated.
4. Apply
polymer modified 1:3 cement mortar over the reinforcement and provide necessary
cover. Addition of super plasticizer to reduce water and the incorporation of
fibres will help to produce strong mortar. If the area is large, guniting with
additive for quick setting can be used for better efficiency of the work.
5. Cure
the concrete.
6. Apply
a coat of water proofing slurry coating for protection against environment, if
necessary.
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