So This Is Why Firemen Used Masking Tape To 'Patch' Cracks On Jalan Imbi
Yes, it's not as stupid as it looks.
By Darian Goh — 02 Jul 2014, 05:36 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
At 10.30am this morning, a road in KL that has been under construction caved in, leaving two big sinkholes in the ground
Firemen were quick on the scene and started applying masking tape over the cracks
Fact is, using tape is a cost-effective and quick method to easily determine if cracks are widening
This tape is particularly advantageous in high speed or volume traffic environments and in speed recording where road tube roll must be prevented. Also used for repair of bridge deck or road surface cracks to stop leakage or water damage.
If there is movement in the crack, the distance between the line on the tape will vary; If the crack is long, several monitors will be needed.
gsa.gov
This method allows engineers to detect when the soil movements stabilise for necessary actions to be taken afterwards
The Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia expressed their annoyance at social media users who shared mocking memes and justified their methods in a stern Facebook post
The Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia expressed their annoyance at social media users
Image via Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia) Malaysia