If you were purchasing this product for your project, would you be satisfied with the quality of the product?.Will the time constraints allow for proper analysis and an appropriate repair?.Will the repaired concrete product meet the aesthetic expectations?.Will the cost of repairing the product exceed the cost of casting an entirely new replacement?.Is it possible to repair the product without compromising the effective structural life, performance and integrity of the product?.The b ottom line is to determine whether to repair the piece or scrap it, but this requires intelligent evaluation of the cause and severity of the problem, type of repair needed, ability to accomplish it correctly, available time to properly complete the repair, and cost comparisons of repair versus replacement.
Once you have found and fixed the cause of the problem, it’s time to turn your attention to the problem itself. This will increase the likelihood that the problem will not occur again. For example, cracking is seen as a problem, but the cause of the cracking (improper design, improper stripping/storage, drying shrinkage) will require a more in-depth analysis of the structure.īefore attempting any repairs, identify the cause and take corrective measures at the appropriate stage of production. Recognizing that a problem exists is not the same as determining its cause. But the real concern is the underlying cause of the problem. Cracking and honeycombing, for example, are easy to spot. It is almost always obvious to the naked eye when a problem is occurring with your concrete structure.
When something doesn’t turn out perfectly, the imperative question is this: When a correction or repair is needed, what appropriate action should be taken? The answer should be in two parts: one to address the cause of the problem, and one to address the problem itself. Repair is therefore an inevitable part of most every industry. This is true in most every industry, not just in precast concrete manufacturing. Perfect: “Being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish.”Įven the most experienced precaster who follows all the proper mix design procedures and production steps cannot produce a “perfect” piece every time. What to do when things don’t turn out perfectly.
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