Mihăileni - Romania
Name
Rehabilitation of Caracău Bridge in Romania
Country
Mihăileni - Romania
Fields of Expertise
Categories
Products
MC-DUR 1200 VK
MC-Color Flex pure
Nafufill EC 6
MC-Injekt 1264 TF
The constantly changing weather conditions and the limited accessibility of the construction site in the mountains became a logistical challenge for everyone involved. The maximum weight of materials that could be transported to and stored in the impassable area was four tonnes. Yet, by the end of the project, the total weight used amounted to over 100 tonnes. And those were not the only obstacles. All participants were confronted with difficulties in selecting the right materials in order to achieve the highest degree of functionality, safety, protection and aesthetic attractiveness. Each step of the way, MC area manager Codrut Belei was on hand with all his know-how to advise the planners, trades and subcontractors.
Due to the location and construction of the bridge and the difficult weather conditions – which made the all-important curing of a mineral system virtually impossible – special MC mortars based on epoxy resin were used for the work.
Working at heights of 60 metres
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For the re-profiling of the concrete, the planners decided on a combination of the universal epoxy resin MC-DUR 1200 VK and special quartz sand, a mix that had already proved successful during the first partial refurbishment involving the upper bridge section. MC-Injekt 1264 TF, a special resin for rigid crack injection, was also used. The ECC fine filler Nafufill EC 6 was applied to the entire bridge – covering an area of around 15,000 m² – in a layer thickness of 3 mm. And the crowning finish was provided in the form of the surface protection coating MC-Color Flex pure in a light grey shade. The aim was to ensure that Caracău Bridge stood out as a bright landmark in the natural environment while also permanently protecting it from the weather. MC-Color Flex pure with its excellent technical properties and exceptional ease of application offered precisely the solution required.
In the end, MC products were applied to the entire bridge – including the railway line itself. MC Area Manager Codrut Belei commented with more than a little pride: “It was quite overwhelming – and for me it has been my biggest, most challenging and most rewarding project with MC so far.”
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