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Repair unit 

Specialized in repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation of structures, such as bridges, tunnels, seaports, water structures, and public buildings. The latest technology and methods of repair are implemented; all this comes along with full implementation of high standards of quality assurance, safety measures, and environment protection.

Examples of some of the problems dealt with :
  • Cracks and deterioration of parts of the structural elements (columns, beams, slabs, walls…)
  • Collapse of parts or all of the structural elements.
  • Bad condition of bridges' steel bearings and expansion joints.
  • Consolidation of earth layers at buildings or retaining walls.
  • Concrete cover wearing.
  • Reinforcement steel corrosion or damage.
  • Deterioration and corrosion of steel sections and plates.
  • Slabs surface protection to prevent abrasion and friction.
  • Injection of cracks in tanks, buildings, etc.
  • Isolation of concrete members beneath water level by using painting or applying sheets.



Before Repair


After Repair


Before Repair


After Repair


Before Repair


After Repair


Before Repair

After Repair

Techniques of repair :

  • Sand blasting and steel coating.
  • Shotcrete for walls and slabs.
  • Restoring using repair mortar.
  • Injection of concrete cracks.
  • Injection for water sealing.
  • Exchanging old expansion joints with new ones.
  • Plaster works for protection of concrete.
  • paint works for isolation of concrete
  • Beams and columns jackets.
  • Plaster works for protection from humidity and weather effects.
  • Strengthening sections using carbon fiber sheets.

Materials used in repair :

  • Zinc based materials for protecting steel re-bars.
  • Epoxy, Polyester, and cement based materials for fixing steel re-bars inside concrete.
  • Epoxy material for protecting concrete surface.
  • Cement- based repair mortar for restoring concrete cover.
  • Epoxy material of zinc base for protecting sheet having the property of electric conductivity.
  • Epoxy material of zinc base for protecting steel sections
  • Grouting materials
  • Carbon fibers sheets

Equipment used in repair :

  •  Shotcrete equipment
  • Airless machines
  • Compressor air units
  • Sand blasting equipment
  • Drilling tools
  • Injection machines
  • Vibrators
  • Hydraulic jacks

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