Procedure to FIX

Undoubtedly to fix pot holes using Asphalt (tar) is the best solution, but it needs experts to do that job and to do it our selves is a cumbersome and expensive process. We are talking to consultants and experts who are working on their way so that we, I fixers, at some point could use them for their DIY (Do-it-yourself) initiative.

 

Alternatively to use concrete (cement and aggregate mix) is our current solution for its definitely cheaper and a manageable task to fill pot holes. Following is a list of instructions termed as 4P’s for you to make sure you get everything right when you’re on the road fixing pot holes.

 

P1- Preparation of Concrete (Cement Aggregate Mix)

 

1. To make things simple we will have DRY Cement Aggregate mix. (MIX DETAILS: it’s a mix of cement, sand and stones at a particular ratio normally its 1:3:5 to add more cement helps in accelerating the setting time) in plastic bags
2. Take required quantity of this dry cement aggregate to fix a hole that you have identified.
3. Slowly add water so this dry mix. It’s a must that you achieve the right consistency. A good mix should neither have more water nor less (Imagine it to be an adhesive paste that is waiting to stick to a surface )
4. Keep this ready to be poured/applied on the pot holes

 

 

P2 - Preparation of pot hole

 

1. Clean the pot hole with a brush/broom, so that no particles/impurities are in it. This is necessary so that the binding between the asphalt road and concrete is achieved.
2. Sprinkle water on the surface and keep it ready for the concrete to be poured

 

 

 

P3- Pouring the concrete

1.      Sprinkle dry cement powder in areas where ever required.(this is done because once you pour the concrete the water will start settling to the bottom and the sprinkled concrete will absorb it)

2.      Pour the concrete mix that is ready.

3.      Ram it well and Use your trowel to make sure the aggregate and sand mix is is spread all over.

4.      sprinkle some more cement on top so that it increases the setting of cement

 

 

P4- Precautions for making sure the cement concrete sets well

 

1. Since we are doing this on road we need to ensure that traffic is not hindered. The simplest method is to ensure all work happens on one side of the road and the other is free for traffic to move.
2. Use bricks or stones painted white and place them around the pothole so that it is untouched for at least 5-6hrs. This time allows the concrete to set. Any disturbance at this time will not allow for binding of raw materials that means concrete will wither away as cars and motorists drive on top.
3. Setting time is sacrosanct for concrete so this process cannot be done during rains.

                           

It would be ideal to divide your group into 4 so that each one can take care of a Part of the city.

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