POLYMER CONCRETE FOR REPAIRING DETERIORATED BRIDGE DECKS

One of the most severe problems facing the highway industry is the repaid deterioration of highway structures. As part of a concerted effort to solve this problem, research is being performed to determine if polymer-concrete materials can be used for the repair of deteriorated and delaminated bridge decks. Polymer concrete consists of an aggregate mixed with a monomer, which is subsequently polymerized in place. It is mixed and placed by using techniques similar to those used for portland cement concrete and, after curing, produces a high-strength, durable material. Process variables studied include monomer types, aggregate size distribution, and polymerization method. Field testing of polymer concrete has been in progress for almost 3 years, and to date deterioration has not been observed. One test on a major arterial highway in New York City has been in progress for 7 months. Based on the success obtained in this experiment and in concurrent laboratory evaluations, further work on the same highway was scheduled for September 1974. These data are summarized.

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  • Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Adhesives, Bonding Agents, and Their Uses. 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:
  • Kukacka, L E
  • Fontana, J
  • Steinberg, M
• Conference:
  • 54th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia
  • Date: 1975-1-13 to 1975-1-17
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 20-28
• Monograph Title: Polymer Concrete
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 542
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregate gradation; Bridge decks; Concrete; Delamination; Deterioration; Field tests; Laboratory tests; Monomers; Polymerization; Polymers; Repairing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Deteriorated concrete
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127399
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309023955
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Dec 3 1975 12:00AM