VIJAY CONSTRUCTION

Limestone Dutchman Repair

Work do be done : Repair of cracked, spalled, or deeply eroded stone

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

1. Porbandar Stone
2. Hand Grinder
3. SS Dowel Pin
4. Epoxy Resin Adhesive
5. Hammer
6. Lime Mortar
7. Stone Hammer
8. Nylon Brush

PROCEDURE
● Remove a Rectangular or Square section of stone from the parent stone as follows: To a
depth of Z inches, remove stone ( X plus or minus Y) inches past the furthest interior point
of the spall. Remove stone (X plus or minus Y) inches above and below the highest and
lowest point of the spall.
● Prepare a replacement stone (Dutchman) of dimensions such that it will fit into the
remaining space left by stone removal.

● The Replacement stone should be custom fabricated. The stone produced today will not
necessarily match the weathered appearance of the in-service stone quarried years or
 decades before but matching of the color, texture, grain size, and any veining or
irregularities present in the original stone can be replicated to some extent.

● After proper cleaning the replacement stone can then be installed using mechanical
anchorage, lime mortar and adhesive agents.
● Once the Replaced stone is properly installed, the surfaces must be honed or dressed to
match the original stone, including any special patterns, textures, or finishes.

● The replaced stone is set in mortar and the narrow gaps are filled with fine lime mortar.

Safety Measures
POTENTIAL HAZARDS

● Falls from height

● Irritation in eyes

MITIGATION CONTROL MEASURES

● Providing Polyamide lifeline rope with Fall Arrester Rope Grab

● Providing Full body Double Harness Fall protection with Scaffolding Hook.

● Properly tying the MS walkway jali.

● Providing Safety glasses, Helmet, Safety shoes, jacket, mask.