What is Mudjacking in Construction?

The concrete levelling procedure known as “mud jacking” involves pumping a substance under a sunken concrete surface to raise it to the desired elevation. By pumping mud or dirt, the settled concrete surface, such as slabs, pavement, or driveways, is raised to provide the necessary support and elevation. 

The characteristics, operation, and applications of the mud jacking technique in construction are covered in this blog.

Features of the Mudjacking Process

• Mudjacking, sometimes referred to as slab jacking or concrete raising, is a useful method for repairing a settled concrete slab without having to replace it entirely. 
• Mud is pumped under a sinking concrete surface during mud jacking to elevate it. Using a hydraulic pump, the mud is forced through holes drilled close to the concrete surface. The diameter of the perforations ranges from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
• A slurry mixture of Portland cement, dirt, and water is utilised as the process’s mud.
• A hose is used to pump the mixture into the holes that were drilled not far from the settled concrete surface.
• The structure is raised by the pumped slurry, which also fills in any gaps or empty spaces beneath it. After hardening, the slurry acts as a sturdy support. 
• A temporary elevation fix for the settled concrete surface is called mud jacking. It doesn’t enhance the surface’s longevity or address the structural problems with it.
• The circumstances that follow the demand for the use of mud jacking:

The concrete surface only has to be raised to the desired position; it has just settled but is still structurally sound.

Due to money or time constraints, the customer does not need to completely replace the concrete surface, but they do need a better surface as they anticipate. 

Benefits of Mudjacking

• When compared to replacing the entire concrete surface, mud jacking is less expensive.
• Given that the mud utilised in the procedure is a slurry of water, dirt, and cement, it is environmentally friendly.
• Mudjacking is a simple procedure that takes only a few hours to execute.
• Neither a sizable team nor any big machinery are needed for the process. 

Mudjacking’s drawbacks

• Cracks in the concrete surface are not fixed by mud jacking. It can only fill in the gaps and take care of trip hazards.
• The mud jacking method runs the danger of damaging a concrete surface that has been tiled or given any other decorative top treatment.

Mudjacking works best for repairing damaged parking lots, uneven patios, sunken porches, cracked sidewalks, etc. It is not a fix for a structurally compromised or crumbling concrete surface or any foundation issues.