POLYMER CONCRETE PATCHING. VOLUME II

This report discusses the use of impermeable, high strength, quick setting polymer concrete as a patching for deteriorated bridge decks. A complete procedure for bridge deck patching is presented. Both laboratory and field tests of polymer concrete were performed. Experiments include determination of cure time and compressive strength for various monomer mixes. Field patches on several Oklahoma bridge decks were placed with the help of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The two commercial patching materials, Dupont's Crylon and Rohm and Haas' Plexicrete were also tested. Formulation of the proper monomer system for a polymer concrete mix with suitable properties for bridge deck patching from 20 deg F to 130 deg F is presented. The cost of polymer concrete is estimated at about $16 per cubic foot of patch volume. (FHWA)

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Oklahoma, Norman

  School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
  Norman, OK  United States  73019

  Oklahoma Department of Transportation

  200 NE 21st Street
  Oklahoma City, OK  United States  73105
• Authors:
  • Root, C
  • Ismaila, D A
  • Locke, C
• Publication Date: 1980-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 93 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Compressive strength; Concrete curing; Costs; Field tests; Laboratory tests; Patching; Polymer concrete; Time
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; I32: Concrete; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00345382
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-OK-80-002 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: 76-09-02
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Feb 27 1982 12:00AM