WATERSHED DEVELOPMENTS IN BRIDGE PROTECTION

This article discusses the benefits of the Eliminator waterproofing membrane, for providing lasting protection for both new and existing bridges. Eliminator prevents serious deterioration problems at source by rapid curing to form a tough, flexible, seamless membrane. This membrane has no vulnerable joints, is totally waterproof, and has excellent chemical and abrasion resistance; its bond strength to the substrate provides durability and good performance in service. Eliminator has been used, with no failures hitherto, on over 300 major structures around the world, including the Forth and Bosphorus II road bridges. In particular, the article describes how it was applied in two coats over a suitable primer for protecting the Tamar road bridge and waterproofing the concrete deck of the Tees viaduct. On the Tees viaduct, a hot-melt adhesive tack coat was also applied on top of the surface to form an impervious, permanent, tenacious bond. Four standard grades of Eliminator are available: (1) Eliminator' S for concrete decks; (2) Eliminator' HM for steel decks and exposed surfaces on steel and concrete; (3) Eliminator' UHM for hot climates and exposed surfaces on steel and concrete; (4) Eliminator' LM for overcoating movement joints. (TRRL)

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• Corporate Authors:

  Palladian Publications Limited

  11 Grosvenor Crescent
  London,   England 
• Authors:
  • Helliwell, D
• Publication Date: 1989-1-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 10-12
• Serial:
  • CONSTRUCTION REPAIR
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: PALLADIAN PUBLICATIONS LTD
  • ISSN: 0967-0726

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Corrosion; Prevention; Reinforced concrete; Seal coats
• Uncontrolled Terms: Membranes
• Old TRIS Terms: Membranes (Biology)
• ITRD Terms: 3482: Bridge deck; 5252: Corrosion; 4525: Membrane; 9149: Prevention; 4794: Reinforced concrete; 3492: Waterproofing course (bridge)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00492770
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1990 12:00AM