FATIGUE AND FREEZE-THAW RESISTANCE OF EPOXY MORTAR

Results of tests to investigate resistance of epoxy mortar to fatigue and freeze-thaw exposure are reported. Fatigue resistance is evaluated by number of load reversals sustained against a repeated impactive loading at different temperature levels within the range of 0 to 150 deg F. The results indicate that fatigue resistance decays exponentially with increasing temperature. Freeze-thaw resistance is evaluated as it is affected by the presence of moisture in fine aggregates. The results indicate that basic material strength and stiffness as well as freeze-thaw resistance of epoxy mortar diminish markedly because of the presence of even a small amount of moisture.

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• Authors:
  • Biswas, Mrinmay
  • Ghattas, Omar N
  • Vladimirou, Hercules
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 33-37
• Monograph Title: Cathodic protection, concrete and bituminous maintenance, and bridge repainting
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1041
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Epoxides; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fine aggregates; Freeze thaw durability; Impact loads; Moisture content; Mortar; Stiffness; Strength of materials
• Old TRIS Terms: Epoxy; Freezing thawing effects; Impact loading; Resistance
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00458076
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309039576
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Sep 30 1986 12:00AM