POLYMER-IMPREGNATED PRECAST STRUCTURAL CONCRETE BRIDGE DECK PANELS

This report contains the results of a research program that shows how the inherent structural and durability properties of polymer-impregnated concrete (PIC) can be incorporated into a precast panel system to provide an excellent bridge deck. Panels were designed and tested under both static and fatigue loading. The tests verified the design procedures and load carrying capabilities. Extensive physical property testing in compression, tension, flexure, and fatigue was performed on specimens to verify the quality of the initial concrete and PIC used in the panels. An investigation into prestress losses was performed. Also, various nondestructive tests were evaluated to determine a method for quality control for PIC.

• Corporate Authors:

  Bureau of Reclamation

  Denver Federal Center
  Denver, CO  United States  80225
• Authors:
  • Lockman, W T
  • Cowan, W C
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 181 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Compression tests; Durability; Fatigue (Mechanics); Flexure; Impregnation (Engineering); Nondestructive tests; Polymer concrete; Precast concrete; Static loads; Tension
• Old TRIS Terms: Static loading
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00178810
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-75-121, FCP 35F3-032
• Contract Numbers: FHWA-PO-2-1-2398
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 27 1978 12:00AM