MULTI-FACETED, MULTI-FUNCTIONAL POLYMER MODIFIED CONCRETE

This article outlines the many benefits of polymer modified concrete for repairs and overlays of concrete bridges and repairs of structural concrete. This material has a unique combination of properties that give it the following advantages: (1) improved adhesion; (2) reduced permeability to chlorides and other pollutants, without the problems associated with a full water vapour barrier; (3) substantially improved performance in cold and freezing weather; (4) increased flexural strength and wear resistance; (5) superior performance in thin overlays. These benefits are achieved using a material which can be mixed, placed and finished using conventional techniques. Over 900 bridge decks have been repaired using this type of material. (TRRL)

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• Corporate Authors:

  Faversham House Group

  Faversham House, 111 St James Road
  Croydon, Surrey CR9 2TH,   England 
• Authors:
  • Gopsill, C
• Publication Date: 1989-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 21-2
• Serial:
  • Highways
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 1953
  • Publisher: Alad Limited
  • ISSN: 0142-6168
  • Serial URL: http://www.highways-mag.co.uk

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Admixtures; Bridges; Chlorides; Concrete; Durability; Flexibility; Frost damage; Pavements; Permeability; Polymers; Repairing; Strength of materials; Strengthening (Maintenance)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Decreases
• ITRD Terms: 5942: Adhesion; 4736: Admixture; 3455: Bridge; 4755: Concrete; 9009: Decrease; 5910: Durability; 5278: Frost damage; 7314: Halide; 5921: Permeability; 7481: Polymerization; 3635: Repair; 5931: Stiffness; 5544: Strength (mater); 3096: Strengthening (pavement)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials; Pavements; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00497799
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM