#Understanding Concrete

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Understanding Concrete Flaking And Its Similarities With Spalling

Concrete, which forms the integral structure of many modern buildings, is renowned for its durability and strength. However, despite its robust nature, it is susceptible to natural wear and tear, harsh environmental conditions, and poor construction techniques, all of which can result in damage over time. Two of the most common problems that afflict concrete structures are flaking and spalling. While they may seem similar, it’s crucial to delve deeper into these conditions to understand their nuances. In this article, we will primarily focus on flaking, but oddly enough, you’ll discover that it has a striking resemblance to spalling.

FLAKING: A CLOSER LOOK

Also known as scaling, flaking is a predominant issue affecting concrete surfaces. When concrete begins to flake, it means that its top layer is peeling away from the hardened, integral part of the material, exposing the underlying aggregate. This is not just an eyesore; it also compromises the integrity of the structure and can lead to broader issues if not promptly addressed.

UNDERSTANDING CONCRETE FLAKING

Flaking is a common occurrence in freeze-thaw settings. In such climates, water penetrates the porous nature of the concrete and freezes. When water freezes, it expands, exerting pressure on the surrounding concrete. As the thaw returns, the water dissipates, leaving a void. This continuous cycle of freezing, expansion, and thawing causes the surface of the concrete to weaken, leading to peeling off, or as it’s more commonly known, flaking.

Another common cause of flaking is the use of chemicals like deicers. Often, these chemicals can induce a similar freeze-thaw cycle, intensifying the process even more and leading to flaking. Inadequate concrete mix or improper application techniques can also be to blame for flaking.

FLAKING VS. SPALLING: A COMPARISON

Flaking and spalling often get confused, and reasonably so, given that these conditions portray similar symptoms. Much like flaking, spalling involves the degradation of concrete, causing it to chip or break off in fragments. The primary difference between the two stems from the degree of damage and the size of the affected area.

While flaking typically affects the thin top layer of the concrete, spalling extends deeper into the surface and affects larger areas. The surface degradation from spalling can reveal the aggregate and sometimes the reinforcing steel within the concrete, leading to severe structural deficiencies.

However, regardless of whether it’s flaking or spalling, these issues need proper and immediate attention. They indicate an unresolved issue with water ingress or a potential structural problem that could escalate if left untreated.

CONCLUSION

The longevity of a concrete structure primarily depends on the quality of the pour, the climatic conditions of the area, and long-term maintenance. It is crucial to consider environmental factors and utilize durable building materials to minimize the risk of flaking and spalling, thereby ensuring the longevity of the structure.

If you notice signs of flaking or spalling on your concrete structures, it’s advisable to consult with a professional as soon as possible. Remember, catching these issues early and addressing them promptly can prevent further damage, safeguarding the integrity and lifespan of the structure. Flaking might seem like a minor aesthetic issue, but it can be an indication of more serious underlying problems calling for your immediate attention.

So, understanding the complexities of concrete flaking, identifying its similarities and differences with spalling, and taking timely corrective action will go a long way in maintaining the health of your concrete structures.

Tagged Concrete Flaking, Foundation Repair, Foundation Solutions

[screwpinecaprice]

Alternate timeline where she didn't meet Steven. I may be exaggerating lmao

Yapping under the cut because I'm waiting on a line rn

Okey, so. Entertaining the thought: An introverted feral kid and a girl who gets a sort of high off adrenaline; but was taught to be polite and proper. You know, all that perfect girl stuff. We would also consider how her empathy level is questionable, based on how she just casually suggested cutting off his arm when it got stuck. (Still not sure if immediately being excited seeing swords is just amazement or 'OOH How convenient!') So perhaps she would learn to understand empathy in a practical (not sure if that's the word I'm looking for) way rather than in an emotional way.

Thankfully she was coaxed out of her shell and she had outlet early on. Also, to have genuinely learned friendship power! 😊

But what if she never got that outlet. 🤔 I mean, she could have gotten out of her shell in a different way. But, like. Imagine if she had to bottle it up all these years. It could go south or she'll be able to manage it because it ain't as bad. Just fun to think about the former.

She would be like: This thing I'm reading is SO morbidly interesting! I wonder what it feels like in a personal level though? Could I do it? Could I do it better now that I have the knowledge of foresight? But what if I still mess up? I can't have a negative record! And the curiosity and the adrenaline just mixes up together. Lol

Haha I'm not really seriously headcanoning that is exactly what's gonna happen. I mean at least not to an intense extent. It's so fun to think about.

[kwamiwayzz]

when the yuri is toxic in a codependent way where they don't give a shit about anyone else but each other and can't thrive unless they have each other and need each other in every way to make life more bearable to get through

[iwritenarrativesandstuff]

I bring a sort of "flawed female characters can be fun and enjoyable blorbos - both flawed in terms of having character flaws and in terms of having occasionally flawed writing" that it appears many, many, many people do not like

[juney-blues]

amazing digital circus would be so alright if it was good

[thegreatyin]

current fallen london fandom experience feels like im standing at the corner of a party holding a sippy cup going. i thought firmament has been pretty fun and intriguing so far

[twotimefromforsaken]

TGEY. MAKE ME SO ILL .💔

[dykedvonte]

You babify Curly way too much

I don't consider it babyifying more realizing the situation these characters were in and understanding the complexity of their choices. I always mention that Curly should've done more but the solutions people give aren't realistic at best or ignoring the plots and themes entirely at worse.

A lot of takes do act as if Curly wasn't guilty at all but I try to talk about the parallel of that tragedy between Jimmy, Curly and Anya, the difference between good intentions and ignorance along with trying to explain view points of characters we don't get. I don't think Curly did anything in his inaction about Anya out of malicious intent but inaction and misguided intent. It's how he parallels Jimmy who was genuinely menacing and tormenting her.

I don't know why people act like Curly should be punished further in the story. The game centers around his torture and dehumanization at the hands of Jimmy so he finally understands what Anya went through and couldn't escape. I don't strip him of the wrongs for enabling Jimmy and not protecting Anya but I do explore the deeper reason in his thinking and he's not characterized as intentional malicious, but just too focused on the wrong aspects.

I just dont understand making something so grey black and white when it comes to Curly's effectiveness as a friend/protector to Anya and a friend/enabler to Jimmy, but people tend to forget the form part of that statement.

[electricpurrs]

at this point honestly i just change what i label my sexuality every time it comes up. i literally don't give a shit. i'm a gay man. i'm a bisexual man. i'm asexual. i love gay sex. i love women. i'm a faggot. i don't have a singular answer and i've lost any interest in having a singular answer. i'm whatever best fits the situation at hand

[piko-rose]

Currently loosing my fucking mind at the moment, how's everyone else doing today?

[dykesynthezoid]

Can’t believe I have to say this but birth control cannot give you PCOS. PCOS has genetic and environmental factors that have nothing to do w BC. Researchers can predict the later development of PCOS from biomarkers present when you’re a baby. If you went on birth control as a teenager and then just recently went off it as an adult and started having PCOS symptoms it’s bc birth control is often used to treat PCOS. It was just masking the PCOS that whole time, and you were relatively young when you first started taking it, so your symptoms hadn’t become obvious yet.

Not that hormones can’t have a huge impact on health, but you should be wary when any woman starts talking about how birth control “ruined her body” bc even if she’s telling the truth there’s a good chance that she actually has a serious underlying health condition that became more apparent by either stopping or starting birth control. It does not mean birth control itself is evil. The problem is the lack of research into health conditions that affect women and how they affect women. It’s not that your woman-body is so wild and unpredictable that there’s no telling what some mysterious female hormones could do to you.

Also not all hormonal birth control is going to affect your body the same anyway. People tend to have very different reactions to high estrogen and low estrogen pills respectively, for example (including myself). It’s completely understandable to be wary of how stopping/starting the pill could affect your body, but keep in mind that most of the changes actually triggered by that would be a. temporary and b. could be managed by switching to another form of birth control or adding a separate medication or treatment to manage symptoms if you really need to be on that specific form of it.

[heliianth]

i dont talk about him a lot bc i feel like i have nothing to say but kurapika is one of those characters i kind of lay awake at night over sometimes. because i just have no idea where hes going. with gon its because i feel like i could read 500 different meta essays and still feel like hes an ephemeral 4th dimensional being but with kurapika im like. this guy has already hit a narrative rock bottom. he knows how to get himself out of it and hes still digging. he is making himself miserable on purpose because he wouldnt be able to or want to do what hes doing unless he was miserable and its like what is going to happen to get you to STOP. YOU BLOND IDIOT. DO YOU HAVE TO DIE? IS THAT IT?

[tsuyalovebot]

little preview of another brainworm that has infested my system. if my schedule allows it, it'll probably be up by tomorrow or the day after.

#needthat. someone take caleb away from me. :x

[thidwicktails]

Enjoy this shitty comic of one of many of the great interactions I had at work today

[natjennie]

sometimes. things that have a higher production value and a goal of being mainstream viral content. are worse.

[13eyond13]

love it when a character that's hard to read intuitively for you has like a dedicated fandom interpreter who can just glance at their blank face in a panel and then give you a 3k word essay on their innermost thoughts & desires & fears and neatly tie it back into the themes & whatnot as if it's the most obvious thing in the world