Concrete surface preparation is the key to good bond strength (waterblasting or sandblasting). Concrete coring contractors have waterblasting robots that will do the job quickly. Also, bonding agents are very good if installed correctly. You must decide on the type of material you will use to...
Your best bet for overlay would be an epoxy material. Before you could apply the epoxy, you would have to blast the diamond plate removing any foreign contaminants such as rust, grease, etc. Also, you may want to replace the plywood with a treated grade of marine plywood. Use a...
Look at using API 653 as a cod repair for pressure vessels. We use this type of code repair for all vessels (pressure or atmospheric) in the pulp and paper industry. It is a very good code for all tank repair/modifications. You can get a copy of API 653 for a small fee.
