Case 1

Maintenance and Diagnostics

Regular inspections should be carried out methodically at regular intervals to detect the defects. Carry out daily inspection to check defects and problems so to ensure rectification is done as soon as possible. A recommended cleaning routine for the tile finished floor slab include:

1. Daily mop cleaning to clear up stain before it become stubborn stains.
2. The floor is scrubbed clean once a month
3. The surface drains have to be flushed to clear silt and dirt twice a year to prevent blockages.

Diagnostics of Defect

Thermography

Thermography can be used to identify the position of cracks. A range of crack widths, representing mechanical damage, has been induced under controlled laboratory conditions [7]. The method is based on the characteristics of heat flow phenomenon, in a conductive medium of specific geometry, which is intended to model predetermined boundary conditions. Thermo tracer is a advanced equipment used in thermography technology.