CAR PARKING SYSTEM

Parking has become a vital part of today's mobile community, especially in metropolitan
areas including airports, all of which are growing at an ever faster rate. This means
continually providing more parking spaces by building new car parks and frequently
extending and refurbishing existing ones.

But there are some common problems of car parking which are mentioned below

Car park structures have maximum spans and minimum supports in order to maximise
vehicle parking space. This is a long span and the dead load : live load ratio is higher than
for most other forms of normal concrete building structure. This fundamental design
requirement leads inevitably to a far greater risk of cracking and long-term deflections than
in other building structures. A car park structure is subject to a substantial live load cycle
from full to empty and also to substantial dynamic loadings associated with vehicles moving
around the structure. The constant loading and unloading of the structure combined with
the normal cyclical movement of the structure due to daily and seasonal thermal and
moisture changes develops cracking and articulates joints which can open up pathways for
salt and water ingress to accelerate deterioration.

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Concrete in car park structures is, like all concrete, subject to progressive loss of alkalinity
in from the surface due to carbonation from atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Atmospheric
CO2 reacts with the cement hydrates to form calcium carbonate, which in turn results in a
reduction of the alkalinity of the pore solution. The reduction in pH results in the
depassivation of embedded steel and with an ample supply of oxygen and moisture,
corrosion can take place rapidly. There are widespread instances of carbonation-induced
corrosion developing prematurely in car park structures due to low cover to reinforcement,
low quality concrete and/or construction defects. The environment in car park structures
cycles between dry conditions, which speed carbonation, and wet conditions, which
accelerate corrosion. Cars produce CO2 from exhausts, but good ventilation generally limits
the increase in carbonation rates. However, higher than average levels of carbonation have
been observed in city centre car park structures, particularly where air circulation is poor,
the ventilation is inadequate and vehicles stand for long periods with their engines running.

Pictorial representation of corrosion of columns and ceiling due to carbonation

A multi-storey car park is often the first part of a building that a person will see – which
means that they will be forming an impression of the location before they even step inside.
However, creating a car park floor that consistently portrays a clean, functional and
appealing surface can be a tricky task, as amongst other challenges the finish will be
exposed to automotive oils, heavy vehicles moving in tight circles, thermal cycling, water
ingress and exposure to the elements on exposed decks.

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Fairmate is having the following solutions for car parking
1) For column & ceiling
To avoid the carbonation attack it is required to apply elastomeric acrylic based anti
carbonation coating “FAIRCOAT”. FAIRCOAT has been specially designed for the
decoration and protection of concrete against attack from atmospheric carbon dioxide as
well as from the car. FAIRCOAT has excellent adhesion to the substrate and cures to form
a flexible film that allows the surface to breathe and acts as carbon dioxide barrier thus
protecting the concrete in aggressive weather conditions.
After application of FAIRCOAT the column and ceiling the picture will be as follows.

2) Flooring
Successful parking structures are designed to meet the users demands, which usually
include feeling safe and welcome, plus knowing that their cars are in a secure environment.
Given the choice, people always park in light and bright car park where they feel their car
and it’s contents will be safe and secure.
Fairmate has 3 types of car parking:
a) FAIRMATE TRAFFIC DECK EP : It is epoxy based broadcasted car parking screed
and is having the following advantages
 Abrasion resistant
 Solvent free
 Hard wearing
 Slip resistant
 Impact resistant
 Waterproof
 Excellent bond strength
 Availability of different colours

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 Application of FAIRMATE TRAFFIC DECK EP

b) FAIRMATE TRAFFIC DECK PU : It is PU based broadcasted car parking screed

and is having the following advantages
 Abrasion resistant
 100% UV light stable
 Resistant to cracking
 Solvent free
 Hard wearing
 Slip resistant
 Impact resistant
 Waterproof
 Excellent bond strength
 Availability of different colours

Application of FAIRMATE TRAFFIC DECK PU

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c) SAFECORE TRAFFIC DECK ANTISKID : It is PU based antiskid coating & seal
coat and is having the following advantages
 Slip resistant
 Good abrasion resistant
 Good Chemical resistant
 100% UV light stable
 Economical
 Resistant to cracking
 Easy & fast application
 Waterproof
 Excellent bond strength
 Availability of different colours

Application of SAFECORE TRAFFIC DECK ANTISKID

So by using the above mentioned products the car parking will be much more
durable, protected & long lasting.

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