DEEP IMPREGNATION OF CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS

The deep monomer impregnation (depth of impregnation 3 to 4 in.) and in situ polymerization of a bridge deck using the grooving technique is presented. The study shows that the process is commercially feasible and the work can be successfully completed to a set of specifications by contractors with no experience with the monomer impregnation and in situ polymerization process. Laboratory estimates of operation times are compared with field performances. Field operation times were significantly less for the impregnation time and the polymerization time but slightly greater for drying times. Safety procedures and cost estimates are also presented. The deep impregnation process is shown to be cost competitive with cathodic protection.

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  • This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1184, Structures Maintenance. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
• Authors:
  • Weyers, Richard E
  • Cady, Philip D
• Publication Date: 1988

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 41-49
• Monograph Title: Structures maintenance
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1184
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Concrete; Cost effectiveness; Depth; Drying; Feasibility analysis; Impregnation (Engineering); Monomers; Pavement grooving; Polymerization; Safety; Time
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486173
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309047242
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM