BELZONA SEALED THE LOCK
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Dam, Oklahoma, USA
Application Date: 2004
Products:
Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz)
Problem: Damaged concrete below the seal plate let water leak into the lock.
Photograph Descriptions
- Lumber placed in the lock
- Belzona 4111 built up damaged area
- Completed repair top view
- Completed repair side view
Application Situation
Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FPA-1. 16 foot 2x4's were drilled and put into place on the dam. Plastic was used as a release agent and the void was filled with Belzona 4111.
Belzona Facts
Concrete was used once before and failed due to the lack of adhesion. A grout repair would take two weeks to cure. This repair allowed the lock to be back in service in one day.