Field Performance of Polymer Bridge Deck Overlays in Michigan

The study contained in this report is an overview of the history of elastomeric coatings, a survey of current use, and a field survey of existing coated structures. An extensive literature search is made to determine some of the past experiences and changes in the technology. A survey of existing structures in Michigan is also made prior to a field investigation of several bridges within the state to determine how well these overlays are holding up as well as an investigation of possible "anti-icing" characteristics of the coatings. Finally, an attempt to determine the cost benefits of use is made.

• Record URL:
  • https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/SpecProv/getDocumentById.htm?docGuid=757b44b2-60dd-4a9d-b404-d5e62b4c052d
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• Corporate Authors:

  Michigan Technological University, Houghton

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  1400 Townsend Drive
  Houghton, MI  United States  49931-1295

  Michigan Department of Transportation

  Construction and Technology Division, P.O. Box 30049
  Lansing, MI  United States  48909
• Authors:
  • Alger, Russ
  • Gruenberg, Scott
  • Wegleitner, Joe
• Publication Date: 2003-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 42p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Anti-icing; Benefit cost analysis; Bridge decks; Bridges; Concrete overlays; Epoxy coatings; Field tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Elastomeric concrete
• Geographic Terms: Michigan
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01115293
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Research Report RC-1422
• Contract Numbers: 96-5434
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Nov 25 2008 7:32AM