Long-term Performance of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Decks

Long-term Performance of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Decks
Author: David W. Fowler
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309143543

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 423: Long-Term Performance of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Decks addresses a number of topics related to thin polymer overlays (TPOs). Those topics include previous research, specifications, and procedures on TPOs; performance of TPOs based on field applications; the primary factors that influence TPO performance; current construction guidelines for TPOs related to surface preparation, mixing and placement, consolidation, finishing, and curing; repair procedures; factors that influence the performance of overlays, including life-cycle cost, benefits and costs, bridge deck condition, service life extension, and performance; and successes and failures of TPOs, including reasons for both.

Polyester Polymer Concrete for Bridge Deck Overlays

Polyester Polymer Concrete for Bridge Deck Overlays
Author: Robert James Stevens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN:

The objectives of the scanning tour included observation of a PPC overlay placement, inspection of existing overlays, and discussion of selected topics related to PPC. The scanning tour comprised a 3-day visit to California. Items related to material properties, mixture and overlay design, laboratory testing, and construction and field testing were investigated. Several recommendations relevant to Utah bridge deck preservation practice were developed based on the findings and then incorporated into a revised UDOT PPC specification.

Polymer Concrete Overlays for Bridge Decks

Polymer Concrete Overlays for Bridge Decks
Author: Janice L. Arellano
Publisher:
Total Pages: 16
Release: 1988
Genre: Concrete bridges
ISBN:

This report covers the construction of a 3/8-inch Flexolith overlay on a concrete-filled steel grid bridge deck on SR 0060 in Allegheny County. The application procedure is straightforward with no special equipment needed. However, the contractor's inexperience with the material created application problems on the eastbound deck. Patches were made between coats to level low areas created by non-uniformity of the first two applications. These application problems were eliminated by the westbound deck and no intermediate patches were required.