ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Stanchion patch

Imagine you're playing with Legos, and you have a big Lego castle that you've built. But one of the Lego pieces on the castle is cracked and needs to be fixed. That's where the stanchion patch comes in. It's like a special sticker or tape that you can put on the cracked Lego piece to make it strong and sturdy again.

Now, let's translate this to something grown-ups use. Sometimes, big buildings or structures, like bridges or stadiums, can have small cracks or holes called stanchions. These cracks can weaken the structure and make it unsafe. So, just like with the Lego castle, we need to fix them with a stanchion patch!

The stanchion patch is like a super strong adhesive material that sticks to the cracked part of the structure. It is made of special materials that are very tough and can withstand lots of pressure. When we put the patch on the crack, it acts like a band-aid. It holds the two sides of the crack together and keeps everything strong and secure.

First, experts clean the crack really well to make sure there is no dirt or debris. Then they carefully apply the stanchion patch using special tools and techniques. Once the patch is on, it starts to harden and become very strong. It's kind of like when you put glue on two pieces of paper and wait for it to dry - except the patch is much stronger than regular glue!

Once the stanchion patch is fully dried and hardened, it's like the crack or hole was never there in the first place! The building or structure is safe and strong again. This is really important because we want to make sure that people can use the building without worrying about it falling apart or being unsafe.

So, just like how you fixed your Lego castle with a Lego patch, engineers and construction workers use stanchion patches to fix cracks in big structures and keep everyone safe. And just like your Lego castle, the buildings and structures can continue to be enjoyed and used for a long time!