The nature of concrete can be determined through petrographic examinination.

Defects in Concrete

Physical Signs of Defects “Corrosion occurs quite simply because sometimes the steel reinforcement within the concrete is not properly protected against the effects over time of water, acids and salts.”

Chemical Attack

Chloride Diffusion

Why Membranes Are Becoming “Old School Waterproofing” Concrete Needs to Breath

What does Xypex do? Provides resistance against aggressive chemicals Increases the structural strength and durability of concrete Seals concrete from the penetration of water

Xypex’s Unique Crystallization Process

Chemical Diffusion

Admix Projects

Repair Projects

Japanese Bridge Deck

CONCLUSION From this experimental investigation, it was clear that the Xypex Concentrate crystalline treatment was effective in improving the durability of the concrete deck plates that are stressed by continuous and repeated load. It was confirmed that cement crystals are increased in the cracks of the bridge deck and hence a waterproofing effect has resulted.

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