BELZONA SEALS CRACKS IN UNDERWATER CONCRETE TANK
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: California water plant, U.S.A.
Application Date: 1998
Products:
Belzona ® 4111 (Magma Quartz)
Problem: Various concrete cracks in the base of this aquaduct leaked copious amounts of water.
Photograph Descriptions
- Diver sent down to begin the application
- Diver utilizing a putty knife to force Belzona ® 4111 (Magma Quartz) into concrete cracks
- Large section of spalled concrete repaired
Application Situation
Concrete cracks in base of aquaduct.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-9.
Belzona Facts
The aquaduct could not be drained so the only alternative was to do an underwater application.The slurry version of the Belzona ® 4111 (Magma Quartz) can easily wet out the concrete and even though adhesion is reduced, the repair was still a success.