Elastomeric Concrete

Elastomeric Concrete
Author: RJ. Watson
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Total Pages: 14
Release: 1990
Genre: Blockout
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Expansion joint systems play an important role in extending the life of bridges. Elastomeric concrete's use as an end dam or transition area material for casting expansion joints into bridge decks dates back to 1979 in the United States. While the concept has been widely successful, problems have surfaced with increased usage. Particular attention must be paid to blockout preparation, mixing of components, placement, and quality control for an elastomeric concrete installation to be successful. Recommendations for materials properties have been made which will hopefully serve as a basis for the development of an ASTM standard specification.

Material Property and Quality Control Specifications for Elastomeric Concrete Used at Bridge Deck Joints

Material Property and Quality Control Specifications for Elastomeric Concrete Used at Bridge Deck Joints
Author: Janos Gergely
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Total Pages: 130
Release: 2009
Genre: Concrete bridges
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The purpose of this research was to determine the minimum requirements in order to ensure satisfactory long-term performance and to develop a quality control program, including field sampling and testing during installation. There were two main phases to the research performed within this study. The first phase dealt with identification of critical material properties to establish a prequalification program. A total of eleven products were obtained and lab-mixed to determine the effects of varying polymer and aggregate types. This phase would also provide a baseline for material property values throughout the remainder of the research. In the second phase, site visits were made to fresh installations throughout North Carolina to obtain sample elastomeric concrete mixed in the field. Those sites were later revisited to obtain material from the same expansion joint after at least 4 months in service. When revisited, samples were obtained through means of coring. Cored sample test data could then be compared to the fresh sampling data to determine changes in physical properties with time. Older existing joints (over 5 years in-service life) were also identified and sampled to determine the physical property changes associated with long-term cyclic loading and environmental weathering.