Technical Service Center
Materials Engineering and Research Lab
Repairs
We serve as Reclamation's concrete repair and preservation specialists. We provide technical advice on condition assessment, repair, rehabilitation, and preservation. Our experts:
- Advise on grouting technology
- Evaluate conventional and new repair methods and materials
- Assess the structural condition of cultural and historic facilities.
Our services include:
- Conducting applied research on new materials and methods for:
- Durable, long-lasting grouts
- Concrete repair
- Cultural and historical facilities repair
- remote, non-destructive methods to assess facility condition
- Preparing, revising, and updating specifications and guides for:
- Facility repair and preservation
- Grouting materials and application
- Reviewing material submittals for compliance with Reclamation standards
- Providing technical advice for repairing and preserving structures, including:
- Evaluating site conditions
- Determining causes of damages
- Recommending repair options (materials and processes)