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Stitching of Concrete
In this technique, the crack is bridged with U-shaped metal units called stitching dogs before
being repaired with a rigid resin material. A non- shrink grout or an epoxy resin based adhesive
should be used to anchor the legs of the dogs. Stitching is suitable when tensile strength must be
re established across major cracks. Stitching dogs should be of variable length and orientation.
Resin Injection
Epoxy resins are usually selected for crack injection because of their high mechanical strength
and resistance to most chemical environments encountered by concrete. Epoxies are rigid and
not suitable for active cracks. This method is used to restore structural soundness of members
where cracks are dormant or can be prevented from further movements.
Underpinning
Underpinning is the process of strengthening and stabilizing the foundation of an existing
building or other structure. Foundation underpinning is a means of transferring loads to deeper
soils or bedrock.
Purpose of Underpinning
1. To obtain additional foundation capacity
2. To modify the existing foundation system
3. To create new foundations through which the existing load may be wholly or partially
transferred into deeper soil
4. To arrest the excessive settlement
5. To improve the future performance of the existing foundations.