Materials and technologies for the repair of Louis Vicat bridge in Souillac

The story of the construction of the bridge in Souillac, France, and the technical decisions taken in connection with its repair aredescribed. The compositionof concrete used for the repair work, ensuring its greatest resemblance to the original materials used in construction, is given. The mortarused to repair the parapets wasmade exclusively from natural fast-setting Portland cement.

Author: P. Lac

Section: Concrete

Keywords: concrete, mortar, repair