Surface Tension: The Conclusions of Two Reports from TRL Are Likely to Have Implications for Bridge Deck Surfacing and Waterproofing Systems in the UK

The author discusses findings by TRL, a research firm, on behalf of the United Kingdom's Highways Agency in regard to UK bridge deck surfacing and waterproofing problems. TRL recommendations include radical changes to current specifications. Surface courses and loading, increased bond strength requirements, and air void content in the asphalt directly overlaying the waterproofing system are all issues included in the article.

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• Authors:
  • Russell, Helena
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 57-58
• Serial:
  • Bridge Design & Engineering
  • Issue Number: 44
  • Publisher: Hemming Information Services
  • ISSN: 1359-7493
  • Serial URL: http://www.bridgeweb.com/Default.aspx

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air voids; Asphalt; Bond strength (Materials); Bridge decks; Loads; Recommendations; Specifications; Surfacing; Waterproofing
• Identifier Terms: Highways Agency (United Kingdom); Transport Research Laboratory
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Research; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01051692
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 1 2007 10:46AM