Among many available methodologies, we explored four alternatives to treat and repair cold joints in concrete: Saw-cutting and concrete re-pour. Each option has its pros and cons and specific characteristics and suitability – let's detail them below. A cold joint in concrete is an area or surface with a structural discontinuity caused by the delayed concrete pouring between two layers of concrete. Time to break down the details. The term "cold" is used because the two concrete layers are not bonded properly, which can result in a weakened. One such problem is a cold joint, which occurs when the first layer of concrete sets before the next layer is added, preventing the two layers from bonding.
