| Horizontal | Concrete Mix, Mortar Mix, Mortar Mix Plus, 24/6 Concrete Mix, DOT Concrete Mix, DOT Repair Mix, DOT Repair Mortar |
| Vertical and overhead | Cement All®, Mortar Mix, Mortar Mix Plus, V/O Repair Mix |
Concrete pavement contractors and public agencies often choose Rapid Set® Mortar Mix Plus because its integral corrosion inhibitor protects reinforced concrete and it’s air-entrained for freeze-thaw durability. Here, Earth Structures used the very-rapid-hardening repair material to quickly eliminate washboarding in a New York City parking garage.
This South Korean cold storage facility was no exception to the rule that warehouse floors take a beating. Starcon International used Rapid Set® Cement All® all-purpose repair material as the underlayment for a Rapid Set TRU® Self-Leveling polished concrete overlay.
The U.S. military has used Rapid Set® calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement-based products to quickly rebuild runways and other damaged infrastructure for almost two decades. This Concrete Mix project demonstrates the material’s speed and strength benefits in one of many airfield pavement repair applications.
When concrete pavement in a new construction project hasn’t been installed to specifications, there’s not much time to remediate the issue when the owner – in this case, a commercial real estate developer – wants to open the property on schedule. That’s where fast-setting Rapid Set® Mortar Mix Plus came in.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers replaces eight portland cement concrete caps with caps made with microfiber-reinforced shrinkage-compensating concrete that is expected to have twice the design life of the old ones. Products used were Komponent and System-K.
A concrete plinth protects mechanical equipment from floodwater and the floor slab below by evenly distributing the equipment's weight. Here, contractor Gonzalez-De La Garza & Associates used Rapid Set® Concrete Mix, FLOW Control, and SET Control to install 4000-psi concrete pads over an existing slab as part of a boiler installation at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
The football stadium underwent major renovations to provide students and guest an improved experience. Work was performed in extreme temperatures ranging from 95 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Mortar Mix, Mortar Mix Plus and WunderFixx were used for vertical and horizontal patching and spall repairs.
Potentially catastrophic structural damage was discovered in the Senate office building parking garage. Excessive loading from landscaping above ground caused water to infiltrate the garage, causing concrete spalling as well as stress on a main girder. Mortar Mix Plus, SET Control and WunderFixx were used for both interior and exterior garage repairs.
Repairs on the resort's stucco exterior were performed with polymer-modified Mortar Mix Plus.
Pulling out and disposing of the existing steel troughs previously used as a washout room would be costly. But leaving them in would have compromised the cleanliness of the space. DOT Concrete Mix with integral corrosion inhibitor was used to fill in the troughs.
KCB and MATT met the construction schedule and completed the project on time using Cement All and Mortar Mix. Corrosion Inhibitor was used to enhance the durability of the metal embedded reinforcement against corrosion.
Acrylic Primer, Cement All, Concrete Resurfacer, LevelFlor, SET Control and WunderFixx were used in various areas of the completed facility to mitigate standing water and create sanitary, level surfaces.
The shower drains were too flat and not draining properly. Cement All was applied after chipping around the drain to create a slope. It was chosen because of its high bond properties and ability to be applied at a thin application.
Cement All and Mortar Mix were used for structural repairs on the 850,000-square-foot beverage manufacturing and distribution hub. WunderFixx was then used to smooth the surfacers before paint was applied.
Work included leveling the concrete pavement of the mall area and installing seven large-diameter concrete planters. The materials use would need to dry fast, speed up the work, and minimize disruption to the public. Mortar Mix was chosen and because it sets fast and can be applied in thick layers, the crew saw a 20% increase in productivity.
CSA cement is a proven technology for the underground construction industry. The fast set time, high strength, low porosity, high chemical stability and sulfate resistance make it a material uniquely suited for underground repairs, shotcrete and other applications as needed.
BCSA cement offers design and construction professionals a chance to work with a concrete mixture that does not shrink and sets quickly, reaching 4500 psi compressive strength in about one hour.
To renovate the 19,000 square-foot space with minimal interruptions to operations, the deck was divided into sections so that a portion of the pool area remained open to guests at all times. CR Concrete Resurfacer, Mortar Mix and Concrete Mix were used to make repairs. Thanks to the fast-curing Rapid Set products, delays due to rainfall were able to be made up and the project completed on time and within budget.
Mortar Mix Plus (MMP) was used to level an elevated-deck bus exit ramp. Since this was a fast-track project and MMP achieves 3,500 psi in 3 hours, the contractor was able to meet the deadline.
Trench and sidewalk repairs were performed with Concrete Mix. It was mixed with FAST additive and warm water to increase set times.
The Colorado Tower opened as Austin, Texas’ first high rise in 10 years. In the construction of the 2 outdoor patios Rapid Set Cement All and Mortar Mix was used to meet the specifications that called for high-bond and early strength upon the waterproofing membrane.
The runway lights on the airfield needed to be replaced, and spec requirements required a product that would be close to 5,000 psi in a 24-48 hours. After Concrete Mix with Flow Control and Set Control showed 7,900 psi in 24 hours, the material was used in the replacement of 26 lights. By using two bags at a time, the project schedule dropped from two months down to three weeks.
The slab on three of the four floors of this new structure was either pocked with formwork-related imperfections and/or not the proper elevation. The repair specifications required a fast-setting, high-strength material, so the contractor used Rapid Set® Cement All® for thicknesses up to 4 inches and Rapid Set® Mortar Mix for thicker applications.
All cement and concrete products used in this project had to meet State of Arizona specifications and requirements. Cement All, Mortar Mix and Mortar Mix Plus were used for horizontal and vertical repairs. WunderFixx was used to smooth out the repaired surfaces. Because temperatures ranged from 108° to 120°F, the crew used hot-weather concrete techniques.
Civil Engineer Edward K. Rice founded CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation and began developing Type-K Shrinkage-compensating concrete technology in the 1960's. Since then, CTS now has more than 70 products for construction professionals, homeowners, and do-it-yourselfers. As an employee-owned company, CTS has a personal stake in our customers’ and company’s success.
Part of the $20 million renovation project at The Outlets at Montehiedra was to resurface the entire 14,000 square feet of the property’s 25-year old concrete sidewalk. Products used were Acrylic Primer, Cement All, and CR Concrete Resurfacer.
The retailer wanted an aesthetically pleasing surface that could withstand the high traffic of both customers and their pets. Work had to be scheduled around store hours, with the floor ready for foot traffic by the time the store opened for business each morning. Product used was Concrete Mix.
Approximately 800 square feet of slab needed to be repaired, with the majority of repairs taking place on the ramp at the entrance to the garage. Because the building was still under construction, the crew had to work around heavy forklift traffic and needed a fast-setting cement material for the work. Product used was Cement All.
The campus parking structure was in dire need of structural repairs. The property owner wanted a permanent, durable solution that could withstand the corrosive seaside environment and be installed quickly within five months. Products used include Cement All, Mortar Mix, V/O Repair Mix, and WunderFixx.
Belitic calcium sulfoaluminate (BCSA) cement has been around since 1975. Its hydration reaction consumes all the free water at a very early age in the creation of ettringite crystals. This means flatwork doesn’t bleed and therefore pores and capillaries are much smaller than those created in portland cement concrete by rising bleed water. The result is lower permeability and very low drying shrinkage.
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The Pentagon Renovation restores or replaces all building system components. Concrete repair, both interior and exterior, is a fundamental and necessary part of the renovation. PENREN, the governing agency for the renovations, dictated the repairs must last 50 years. Products used include Concrete Mix and Mortar Mix.
Concrete repair and replacement throughout the 86,000 square feet of interior and exterior space at California Institute of Technology's campus. Products used include Cement All and Mortar Mix.
Vertical and overhead repairs on columns, beams, and the ceiling. Products used include V/O Repair Mix, Cement All, and Corrosion Inhibitor.
Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement is a proven growing technology for the underground construction industry. The fast set time, high strength, low porosity, high chemical stability and sulfate resistance make it a material uniquely suited for underground repairs, shotcrete, and other applications as needed.
With concrete construction and repair, use of fast-setting cementitious materials is often the best way to ensure crews can work around the weather and traffic challenges. The key to success often is in specifying rapid-hardening, durable cement products that are easy to mix and place. Products used include CR Concrete Resurfacer, Corrosion Inhibitor, DOT Repair Mix, V/O Repair Mix, and WunderFixx.
The historic restoration project includes converting the 1915 concrete-and-brick office building into 300 apartments, 10,000 square feet of retail space, and a 500-space parking garage. Products used include Mortar Mix, V/O Repair Mix, and WunderFixx.
