Hospital Emergency Entry Column
Emergency entry column — Randwick, NSW.
Project Overview
THE PROBLEM
Severe spalling and exposed corroded reinforcement affected a concrete column beside the emergency entry.
THE REPAIR
The damaged column cover was removed, reinforcement treated and the concrete section rebuilt with repair mortar.
THE OUTCOME
The affected column faces were reinstated, enclosing the exposed reinforcement beneath a uniform repair finish.
SITE CONDITIONS
The emergency entry required careful separation of the repair area from patients, staff and visitors.
Before & After
A Controlled Remedial Process
The repair sequence responds to the condition of the concrete, access constraints and surrounding site activity.
Inspection & Defect Mapping
Inspect the affected areas and establish the extent of concrete deterioration before planning access and repair zones.
Controlled Concrete Breakout
Remove unsound concrete back to a suitable substrate while protecting adjoining surfaces and the surrounding work area.
Reinforcement Treatment
Clean and assess exposed reinforcement, with any further steel repairs determined from its condition.
Structural Reinstatement
Place compatible repair mortar and reinstate the concrete profile to the specified repair detail.
Repair Finishing & Curing
Finish the repair faces and cure the material in accordance with the selected repair system.
Final Inspection
Check the repaired areas and remove work-zone protection when the repair and access requirements allow.
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