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.

Evaluation of Epoxy Compounds as a Material for Patching and Protecting Concrete

Evaluation of Epoxy Compounds as a Material for Patching and Protecting Concrete
Author: Wallace T. McKeel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 1971
Genre: Bridges
ISBN:

The final report summarizes the results of a study of the use of epoxy compounds in the shallow surface repair and sealing of concrete bridge decks. The research effort concentrated on the use of epoxy resin systems as bonded overlays and included evaluations of test strips of seven materials on two structures in Northern Virginia, supplemented by observations of approximately fifty full-scale applications. The wearing of a thin bonded epoxy overlay exposed to traffic, as manifested in the loss of both skid resistance and protection afforded the underlying concrete, is the definitive factor in the service life of the application. The resistance to wearing of the exposed overlays observed in this study was generally disappointing and the use of an asphaltic wearing course to protect the epoxy seal coat was considered essential.

High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites 2

High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites 2
Author: A.E. Naaman
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 527
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1482271672

The leading international authorities bring together in this contributed volume the latest research and current thinking on advanced fiber reinforced cement composites. Under rigorous editorial control, 13 chapters map out the key properties and behaviour of these materials, which promise to extend their applications into many more areas in the com

Epoxy Resins, Curing Agents, Compounds, and Modifiers

Epoxy Resins, Curing Agents, Compounds, and Modifiers
Author: Ernest W. Flick
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0815517084

The second edition of this popular industrial guide describes over 2,800 currently available epoxy resins, curing agents, compounds, and modifiers, based on information supplied by 71 manufacturers or distributors of these products. Epoxy resins have experienced tremendous growth since their introduction in the 1950s. Future growth will be in new markets in the specialty performance areas and high-technology applications. Each raw material or product is described, as available, with typical assay or checkpoint figures and a brief summary of important features or applications. Additional sections useful to the reader are the Suppliers' Addresses and a Trade Name Index.

Corrosion Control Through Organic Coatings

Corrosion Control Through Organic Coatings
Author: Ole Øystein Knudsen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2017-04-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351649221

Corrosion Control Through Organic Coatings, Second Edition provides readers with useful knowledge of the practical aspects of corrosion protection with organic coatings and links this to ongoing research and development. Thoroughly updated and reorganized to reflect the latest advances, this new edition expands its coverage with new chapters on coating degradation, protective properties, coatings for submerged service, powder coatings, and chemical pretreatment. Maintaining its authoritative treatment of the subject, the book reviews such topics as corrosion-protective pigments, waterborne coatings, weathering, aging, and degradation of paint, and environmental impact of commonly used techniques including dry- and wet-abrasive blasting and hydrojetting. It also discusses theory and practice of accelerated testing of coatings to assist readers in developing more accurate tests and determine corrosion protection performance.

Thin and Ultra-thin Whitetopping

Thin and Ultra-thin Whitetopping
Author: Robert Otto Rasmussen
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2004
Genre: Pavements
ISBN: 0309070198

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 338: Thin and Ultra-Thin Whitetopping summarizes available information to document how state departments of transportation and others are currently using thin and ultra-thin whitetopping overlays among various pavement rehabilitation alternatives. The report covers all stages of the proper application of whitetopping overlays, including project selection, design, materials selection, construction, maintenance, and eventual rehabilitation or replacement.

Bridge Engineering Handbook, Second Edition

Bridge Engineering Handbook, Second Edition
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 664
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439852081

Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection highlights bridge engineering specimens from around the world, contains detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subject. Published in five books: Fundamentals, Superstructure Design, Substructure Design, Seismic Design, and Construction and Maintenance, this new edition provides numerous worked-out examples that give readers step-by-step design procedures, includes contributions by leading experts from around the world in their respective areas of bridge engineering, contains 26 completely new chapters, and updates most other chapters. It offers design concepts, specifications, and practice, as well as the various types of bridges. The text includes over 2,500 tables, charts, illustrations, and photos. The book covers new, innovative and traditional methods and practices; explores rehabilitation, retrofit, and maintenance; and examines seismic design and building materials. The fifth book, Construction and Maintenance contains 19 chapters, and covers the practical issues of bridge structures. What’s New in the Second Edition: Includes nine new chapters: Steel Bridge Fabrication, Cable-Supported Bridge Construction, Accelerated Bridge Construction, Bridge Management Using Pontis and Improved Concepts, Bridge Maintenance, Bridge Health Monitoring, Nondestructive Evaluation Methods for Bridge Elements, Life-Cycle Performance Analysis and Optimization, and Bridge Construction Methods Rewrites the Bridge Construction Inspection chapter and retitles it as: Bridge Construction Supervision and Inspection Expands and rewrites the Maintenance Inspection and Rating chapter into three chapters: Bridge Inspection, Steel Bridge Evaluation and Rating, and Concrete Bridge Evaluation and Rating; and the Strengthening and Rehabilitation chapter into two chapters: Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Highway Bridge Superstructures, and Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks This text is an ideal reference for practicing bridge engineers and consultants (design, construction, maintenance), and can also be used as a reference for students in bridge engineering courses.