Having carried out the necessary concrete repairs and completed the reinforced concrete topping on all floors, the SealteQ project team in Leiden is now installing the cathodic protection system on the selected floor areas.
Having carried out the necessary concrete repairs and completed the reinforced concrete topping on all floors, the SealteQ project team in Leiden is now installing the cathodic protection system on the selected floor areas.
On the basis of thorough preliminary investigations, including potential and coverage measurements, an optimised application of the cathodic protection system was achieved. As a result, some floors are fully protected, whilst other storey floors – where de-icing salts had not penetrated the entire surface – are protected only in the critical areas.
Some floors have been pre-treated with a conductive mortar layer to rectify the insufficient concrete cover. If the cover is insufficient, low-resistance paths may form, resulting in short circuits or an uneven distribution of current.
Once the surface has dried sufficiently, titanium strips are fixed to it using plastic clips and welded together to the current distributor strips. The zoning, at approximately 500 m² per zone, is fully in accordance with CROW CUR Recommendation 130 and NEN-ISO 12696.
Finally, sensors are fitted so that the system can be properly controlled once it is up and running and its performance can be continuously monitored.
SealteQ is carrying out the preservation and resurfacing of the De Ring Cycle Bridge The De Ring Cycle Bridge is a striking cycle and pedestrian bridge spanning the A7 motorway in Drachten. The bridge forms an important link between the centre of Drachten and the Azeven business park. The design is by the British engineering firm Arup and is known for the striking red circular element in the centre of the bridge, which symbolises a bicycle wheel with spokes. Drachten with a three-layer coating system to protect against corrosion.