EVALUATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION & PERFORMANCE OF POLYMER CONCRETE OVERLAYS ON FIVE BRIDGES--INTERIM REPORT NUMBER I--CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION OF THE OVERLAYS INITIALLY AND AFTER 1 YEAR IN SERVICE

The installation of thin polymer concrete overlays on five bridges on I-64 near Williamsburg, Virginia, has demonstrated that an overlay of low permeability and high skid resistance can be successfully installed by a contractor with a minimum of disruption to traffic of approximately eight hours per lane. The initial condition of the overlays was excellent from the standpoint of permeability, skid resistance, and bond, although some overlays were better than others. All were in good to excellent condition after one year in service, but the permeability had increased and the bond strength and skid resistance had decreased significantly. Based on the data collected during the first year it is projected that the overlays constructed with LB183 resin will have a useful service life of at least five years and that the MMA overlay will fail in less time.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Virginia Highway and Transportation Research Council

    Charlottesville, VA  United States 

    Virginia Department of Highways

    Traffic and Planning Division, 1221 East Broad Street
    Richmond, VA  United States  23219

    Federal Highway Administration

    1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Authors:
    • Sprinkel, M M
  • Publication Date: 1983-2

Media Info

  • Pagination: 38 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00392176
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-VA-83-29 Intrm Rpt., VHTRC 83-R29
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Mar 29 1985 12:00AM