How to maintain concrete floors in different seasons?
May 25, 2023
HOW TO MAINTAIN CONCRETE FLOORS IN DIFFERENT SEASONS?
-VANSE Machinery
The current concrete floor is compacted with a concrete laser leveling machine, and there is almost no error. Concrete technology is becoming more and more important. Concrete has developed from the initial low-strength grade and ordinary concrete to today's high-strength grade and high performance. Sometimes the maintenance of concrete is often ignored in engineering construction, causing the surface of the concrete to shrink. , cracking, peeling and other phenomena, in order to make the concrete floor more sustainable and long-term use, it is necessary to pay special attention to the concrete curing method during construction.
Different environments have different maintenance methods:
During the high temperature and dry season, the moisture in concrete is easy to lose, so the following measures should be actively taken:
1. Cooling measures must be taken during construction, such as choosing to pour at night to avoid direct sunlight, and adjusting the concrete ratio in time.
2. At the same time, it must be noted that the temperature of the concrete formwork must be cooled, because if the temperature of the formwork is too high, the surface of the concrete will lose moisture quickly after pouring, resulting in defects such as sanding on the concrete surface. The maintenance of concrete in this season requires a lot of water, especially for the parts that are not easy to maintain, such as columns, cover beams, and beam webs, they should be tightly wrapped with geotextiles and sprinkled regularly. The surface of the concrete is always in a humid environment. In the early stage of curing, the concrete surface is sometimes dry and sometimes wet, because the strength of concrete that is sometimes dry and sometimes wet is easy to reduce, and it is easy to produce shrinkage cracks. Therefore, within 7 days of concrete pouring, it is necessary to prevent water evaporation and keep the concrete surface moist. In short, the focus of concrete maintenance in this season is moisturizing. If measures such as moisturizing and cooling are done well, problems such as early setting of concrete, plastic cracks, reduction of concrete strength and durability caused by high temperature will not appear.
How to maintain concrete floors in different seasons? 2
In the cold season when the temperature is lower than 5°C, the following measures should be taken for the maintenance of concrete:
1. After demoulding, cover and maintain the insulation.
2. The use of steam curing.
3. Improve the thermal insulation performance of the formwork. Most of the steel formwork used in bridge construction has good thermal conductivity and is easy to lose temperature. Therefore, insulation materials such as straw curtains should be wrapped outside the formwork or measures such as thickened formwork and double-layer formwork should be used.
4. Increase the mixing temperature of concrete. First of all, the heating treatment of the mixing water can be considered, and the aggregate can also be considered to be heated. The purpose is to ensure the initial cement hydration temperature and improve the early strength of the concrete. If the maintenance of concrete in the early cold period takes the above measures actively, the concrete will be prevented from freezing due to low temperature. After the concrete is frozen, its hydration will stop. After the temperature rises, although it can continue, the surface of the concrete has changed. Crisp, lose strength, and even larger cracks appear. Therefore, it is necessary to especially strengthen the early insulation and maintenance of concrete, and it must not be frozen before the concrete strength reaches 50% of the design strength.
About the Author: Shandong Vanse Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Vanse Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech manufacturer specializing in concrete construction machinery, including laser screeds and related equipment. The company integrates R&D, production, and global sales, with products exported to over 60 countries and widely used in infrastructure projects worldwide.
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When developing maintenance standards for concrete construction equipment, it's necessary to consider the technical characteristics of each equipment type (such as mixing equipment, conveying equipment, pouring equipment, and vibrating equipment), construction scenario requirements, and industry standards. This approach aims to create a systematic standard that covers the entire lifecycle, is quantifiable and implementable, and assigns specific responsibilities. The following is the specific framework and core content: Before developing standards, it's important to first clarify the underlying foundations to ensure they are legally compliant, practical, and avoid being divorced from equipment characteristics or industry requirements. Equipment Technical Documentation Based on the manufacturer's operating and maintenance manuals, key parameters (such as lubrication cycles, replacement thresholds for wearing parts, and maintenance tool models) are extracted. For example, for a mixer, "mixing blades should be replaced if wear is ≤3mm" and "gear oil should be changed every 500 hours for the reducer" are standard "technical baselines." Industry and national standards Reference mandatory or recommended specifications, such as: Technical Regulations for Safety in the Use of Construction Machinery (JGJ33-2012): Clarifies safety requirements for equipment maintenance (such as powering off before maintenance and posting warning signs); Technical Specifications for Concrete Mixing Plants (Buildings) (GB/T 10171-2021): Specifies maintenance cycles and performance testing indicators for mixing equipment; Technical Specifications for Concrete Pumps (GB/T 13333-2014): Clarifies maintenance requirements for the hydraulic system and piping of concrete pumps. Construction scenarios and equipment load Based on project specific adjustments (e.g., high temperature, high humidity, or high-frequency construction scenarios require shortened maintenance intervals): For example, for concrete mixer trucks in tropical regions, the hydraulic oil filter replacement interval needs to be shortened from the standard 1,000 hours to 800 hours. For example, when continuously pouring large volumes of concrete, the insulation layer of the vibrator needs to be inspected every 8 hours instead of every 8-hour shift. Concrete construction equipment varies greatly. Based on the principle of "classification and standardization," the standard should be broken down into "equipment classification modules." Each module covers four dimensions: daily maintenance, scheduled maintenance, fault prevention, and safety requirements, ensuring coverage of the entire equipment lifecycle. Using the four most critical types of equipment in concrete construction as examples, this standard specifies specific maintenance content, cycles, standards, and responsible individuals: Device Type Maintenance Dimension Maintenance cycle Core maintenance content (quantifiable standards) 1. Mixing equipment (mixing machine, batching machine, cement silo) Daily Maintenance Daily before/after construction 1. Mixer: Clean any remaining concrete in the drum (no lumps or adhesion), and check the blade/liner fastening bolts (no looseness, torque ≥ 80 N·m). 2. Batching machine: Clean any debris from the hopper, and check the conveyor belt for deviation (≤ 50 mm/10 m). 3. Cement silo: Check the sensitivity of the level gauge (analog signal response time ≤ 2 seconds), and the safety valve for leaks. Periodic Maintenance (Medium Repair) Every 300-500 man-hours 1. Replace the mixer liner (if wear ≥ 5 mm). 2. Change the gear oil in the reducer (oil quality test: viscosity ≥ 220 cSt, no metal debris). 3. Adjust the tension of the batching machine conveyor belt (deflection ≤ 15 mm/1 m span). Periodic Maintenance (Major Repair) Every 2000-3000 man-hours 1. Disassemble the mixer shaft and check the bearing clearance (≤ 0.05 mm). 2. Calibrate the batching scale for accuracy (error ≤ ±1%). 3. Repair the anti-corrosion coating on the cement silo interior (no rust on ≥ 0.1 m2). 2. Conveying equipment (concrete pump trucks, trailer pumps, mixer trucks) Daily Maintenance Daily after construction 1. Pump Truck: Flush the delivery pipeline (no concrete residue, smooth water flow), check the outrigger cylinder seals (no oil leakage, no scratches on the piston rod); 2. Mixer Truck: Clean the tank (no hardening on the tank wall), check the tire pressure (±0.2 bar). Periodic Maintenance Every 1000 km / 500 man-hours 1. Pump Truck: Replace the hydraulic oil filter (pressure differential ≥ 0.3 MPa), inspect the boom welds (no cracks, weld height ≥ 8 mm); 2. Mixer Truck: Replace the tank liner (wear ≥ 10 mm), and maintain the drive system (bearing temperature ≤ 60°C). 3. Vibrating equipment (insertion vibrator, flat plate vibrator) Daily Maintenance Every 8-hour shift 1. Check the cable insulation (no damage, ground resistance ≤ 4Ω); 2. Vibrator: Test run (amplitude ≥ 0.8 mm, no abnormal noise), and check the connectors for looseness. Periodic Maintenance Every 50 shifts 1. Replace the vibrator bearing (clearance ≥ 0.1 mm); 2. Clean the motor cooling vents (no dust blockage, temperature rise ≤ 40°C). 4. Measuring equipment (sand and gravel scales, cement scales, admixture scales) Daily Maintenance Daily 1. Clear the scale hopper of any accumulated material (no material hanging, no skew); 2. Calibrate the zero point (error ≤ ±0.5kg) and check the sensor wiring (no looseness). Periodic Maintenance Every 30 days 1. Perform dynamic calibration (load 100% of the rated weight, error ≤ ±1%); 2. Check the sensor protection (no moisture, no deformation due to impact). Lubrication Management Standards Follow the "Equipment Lubrication Chart" (specify the lubricant type, filling point, cycle, and amount). For example, use 3# lithium-based grease for the mixer bearings, refilling every 100 working hours at a rate of 50g each time. After lubrication, record the "lubrication time, person performing the lubrication, and oil quality" to avoid over-lubrication or under-lubrication. Consumable Parts Management Standards Maintain a "consumable parts ledger" (including model, inventory threshold, and replacement cycle), such as for agitator blades, conveyor belts, vibrators, and cables, with a minimum inventory of three sets. When replacing consumable parts, "model matching" is required. Substitution with non-genuine parts is prohibited (exceptional circumstances require approval from the technical director). After replacement, a test run is required to confirm compliance. Safety Maintenance Standards Before maintenance, power and gas must be turned off, and a warning sign must be posted (e.g., "Equipment under maintenance, do not start"). Safety belts must be worn and a warning area must be set up for overhead work (e.g., pump truck boom maintenance). Electrical equipment maintenance requires a "certified operator" (electrician's license). Hydraulic system maintenance must be depressurized (reduced to 0 MPa) to prevent hydraulic fluid spray and injury. Record and traceability standards Establish an "Equipment Maintenance Record Form" (electronic or paper) that includes: equipment number, maintenance date, maintenance items, test data, abnormalities, person responsible, and inspector. Record retention period should be ≥ the equipment's service life to facilitate tracing the cause of a malfunction (e.g., if a mixer blade breaks, the record can be used to verify whether it has not been replaced beyond the specified time limit). Clarify the responsibility system Responsibilities are divided into different levels: Operators are responsible for "daily maintenance" (cleaning, inspection, and simple tightening); repair workers are responsible for "regular maintenance" (disassembly, replacement, and calibration); technical leaders are responsible for "standard review and exception handling"; and project managers are responsible for "resource support (spare parts, tools, and funding)." A "Equipment Maintenance Responsibility Letter" is signed, linking maintenance effectiveness to performance appraisals (e.g., if equipment failure occurs due to inadequate maintenance, the responsible individual's performance will be deducted). Supervision and Inspection Mechanism Daily Inspections: Technicians will spot-check the Maintenance Record Form daily and verify maintenance effectiveness on-site (e.g., randomly checking the wear of the mixer blades to see if it matches the records). Regular Assessments: Monthly "Equipment Maintenance Evaluations" are conducted, rewarding teams/individuals with a maintenance compliance rate ≥95%. Those failing to meet the standards will be given a deadline to rectify the situation. Fault Review: After equipment failure, analysis will be conducted to determine whether the cause was maintenance failure, and standards will be updated (e.g., if a crack on a pump truck boom was caused by untimely weld inspection, the weld inspection cycle will be shortened). Personnel Training Standards New employees must pass "equipment maintenance training + practical assessment" (e.g., identifying wearing parts of the mixing unit and completing maintenance records) before they can begin work. Maintenance skills training is organized quarterly (manufacturer technicians are invited to explain key maintenance points and common troubleshooting for new equipment) to ensure personnel skills meet standard requirements. Concrete construction equipment technology evolves rapidly (e.g., new intelligent mixing plants and electric pump trucks), necessitating regular standard updates: Update Cycle: A comprehensive review is conducted annually. Revisions are required immediately if equipment upgrades, construction scenarios change, or industry standards are updated. Update Process: The technical department collects equipment failure data, maintenance feedback, and new regulatory requirements. Discussions are held with maintenance workers, operators, and manufacturer representatives. After revisions are made public, training sessions are held to ensure full awareness. The standards established through the above framework can not only cover the technical requirements of equipment, but also be implemented in specific positions and operations, avoiding "empty" concepts and ultimately achieving the goal of "reducing equipment failures, extending service life, and ensuring construction continuity." Note: The parameters provided in this document are for reference only and are not mandatory. Due to differences in technical characteristics between different brands and models of laser levelers, please consult the manufacturer for a suitable solution before actual operation. This reference document assumes no responsibility for any issues arising from failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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