Concrete is an excellent building material. Man has been using concrete to build all types of structures for many centuries. It has proven to be very durable and very strong in compression. With the invention of reinforced concrete in the mid 1800s, concrete also was found to provide a degree of tensile strength. In 1868, Joseph Monier from France patented the use of reinforced concrete to build pipes and tanks. Since that time, engineers have taken full advantage of reinforced concrete's superior engineering properties and have been using it to build water and wastewater tanks all over the world.

Unfortunately, with the introduction of reinforcing steel into concrete, a new problem was created that affected the durability of concrete. When embedded reinforcing steel corrodes, it can cause concrete to crack and spall. These cracks and spalls not only reduce the structural integrity of the concrete, but they also allow harmful elements to freely enter into the concrete to accelerate the rate of deterioration.

Other problems that affect the durability of concrete in water and wastewater tanks include abrasion, chemical attack and freeze-thaw. These destructive forces can significantly reduce the service life of the structure.

Belzona 4111 (Magma Quartz) is a non-porous rebuilding grade concrete repair material.  This product has been in service in wastewater treatment facilities for decades in many different capacities. 

If you have worn and damaged concrete that is giving you fits, won’t you please give us a try?

Stephanie Rumford
srumford@rumfordgroup.com
937-435-4650
RumfordGroup.com