STRENGTHENING OF CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS WITH EPOXY-BONDED STEEL PLATES

An example of the use of bonded steel plates to strengthen a motorway bridge complex is described. Full-scale loading tests demonstrated that the required structural improvements had been achieved, and associated laboratory tests confirmed short-term strengthening effects. Uncertainties about long-term durability have led to an extensive programme of weathering tests. Early results from small-scale tests indicate the possibility of slightly reduced bond efficiency due to internal corrosion and indicate the need for improved anti-corrosion treatment to ensure a long trouble-free life.(a)

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• Corporate Authors:

  Butterworth Scientific Limited

  Journals Division, P.O. Box 63, Westbury House, Bury
  Guildford, Surrey  England  GU2 5BH
• Authors:
  • Raithby, K D
• Publication Date: 1982-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 115-8
• Serial:
  • INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Butterworth Scientific Limited
  • ISSN: 0143-7496

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Bridge decks; Concrete; Corrosion; Durability; Epoxy resins; Loads; Material reinforcement; Reinforcing materials; Steel; Structural plates; Tests; Weathering
• Uncontrolled Terms: Plate
• ITRD Terms: 5942: Adhesion; 3455: Bridge; 3482: Bridge deck; 4755: Concrete; 8525: Conference; 5252: Corrosion; 9011: Design (overall design); 5910: Durability; 7468: Epoxy resin; 5567: Load; 3847: Maintenance; 4794: Reinforced concrete; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 3635: Repair; 3491: Slab; 4542: Steel; 6255: Test; 5281: Weathering
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00483493
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1989 12:00AM