Appearance quality control

As an important component of bridges, the appearance design and quality management of bridge piers have a profound impact on the overall stability of the bridge. Strengthening the quality management of bridge pier appearance construction should start from the aspects of raw material management, construction personnel management, and construction process management. Corresponding solutions should be formulated for phenomena such as pits, bubbles, honeycombs, and watermarks to ensure that the appearance of bridge piers meets basic requirements.

Common appearance quality issues and their causes

Joint leakage

Joint leakage refers to the phenomenon of leakage caused by defects at the joints of the template. Generally speaking, the cause of joint problems is the quality of the formwork, and the quality of the building materials used for the formwork will directly affect its use in bridge pier construction. For example, if the template size does not meet the construction requirements, it may cause the templates to be unable to connect properly. Meanwhile, operational factors are also the main cause of grout leakage at the joints. Due to some staff not performing standard operations, the bolts at the joint were not tightened. Therefore, it is required that relevant personnel strengthen control during the construction phase to ensure the reliability of the formwork from processing to construction.