Highlights
When: September 2004
Ambient environment: Chemicals used in processing kaolin including acids and bleaches
Original completion date: circa 1985
Contractor: Topcor (Augusta, GA)
Concrete supplier: All-Star Concrete
Top coat: Ceilcote (Atlanta, GA)

Before Repair
Concrete in an aggressive environment can weaken and fail quicker than expected. This structure is in an environment with acids and bleaches, and was in need of repair.

Cement:
KAOROCK™:
Fine aggregate:
Coarse aggregate:
Total water (incl. absorbed):
Air entraining agent:
ADVA HRWRA:

667 #/cy
55 #/cy
1,046 #/cy
1,917 #/cy
325 #/cy
1.00 cf
added for 4” slump

While repairing the ditch, the concrete mix was very easy to handle and it finished great. Along with added strength and durability, KAOROCK assists the contractor in finishing the job.

During the repair

After the repair

® Thiele Kaolin Company 2005 P. O. Box 1056, 520 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA 31082 USA