USE OF POLYMERS IN HIGHWAY BRIDGE SLABS

One approach to dealing with the problem of bridge deck deterioration is to seal the macrocracks, micropores and microcapillaries of the concrete layer above the reinforcing steel with an impermeable solid substance that would prevent penetration of salt solution, for example, by incorporating a low-melting wax or by polymer impregnation. The paper discusses a large-scale field test conducted on a bridge to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of polymers in dealing with the problem, methods and apparatus for field impregnation, and other aspects of the problem.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at International Symposium: New Horizons in Construction Materials, Volume 1, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 1-3, 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

  Envo Publishing Company, Incorporated

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• Authors:
  • Chen, Wai-Fah
  • Mehta, H C
  • Manson, J A
  • Vanderhoff, J W
• Conference:
  • Presented at International Symposium: New Horizons in Construction Materials, Volume 1, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 1-3, 1976.
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 327-343

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Corrosion; Corrosion protection; Deicing chemicals; Deterioration; Highway bridges; Impregnation (Engineering); Material reinforcement; Polymers; Reinforced concrete
• Old TRIS Terms: Decks
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158353
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Monograph
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM