Before epoxy-injecting a structural crack, which surface prep is fundamental to bond success?
Choices
- (A) Leave dust and oil in place
- (B) Mechanical cleaning and crack routing to dimensions that allow resin flow per manufacturer data
- (C) Apply damp-proof paint over the crack
- (D) Pack with ordinary cement paste without cleaning
Correct answer: (B)
Mechanical cleaning and crack routing to dimensions that allow resin flow per manufacturer data
Explanation
Bond fails on contaminated or untracked cracks.