ACI PRC-515.3-20: Guide for Assessment and Surface Preparation for Application of Protection Systems for Concrete

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This document provides general guidance for determining appropriate acceptance criteria for a prepared surface to receive a protection system. There are many techniques for preparation of a surface prior to installation of a protection system, and no single method is ideal for all situations. This guide discusses various preparation methods that can be used to achieve the intended surface condition.

Keywords:

coatings; membranes; protection systems; surface preparation.

 

Document Details

Author: ACI Committee 515

Pages: 20

ISBN: 9781641951029

Categories: Coatings

Formats: Printed Document or PDF

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE, p. 2

1.1—Introduction, p. 2

1.2—Scope, p. 2

CHAPTER 2—DEFINITIONS, p. 2

2.1––Definitions, p. 2

CHAPTER 3—PROJECT EVALUATION, p. 2

3.1—Condition assessment of concrete, p. 2

3.2—Moisture in and on concrete, p. 4

3.3—Concrete surface, p. 6

3.4—Previously applied protection systems, p. 7

3.5—Contamination of concrete, p. 8

3.6—Repair of nonstructural defects, p. 10

CHAPTER 4—METHODS OF SURFACE

PREPARATION, p. 11

4.1—Surface cleaning of concrete, p. 11

4.2—Abrasive blasting (wet or dry), p. 13

4.3—Abrading concrete, p. 13

4.4—Hydrodemolition, p. 15

4.5—Other procedures, p. 15

CHAPTER 5—EVALUATION OF SURFACE AFTER PREPARATION, p. 16

5.1—Minimum acceptable levels of preparation for various protection systems, p. 16

5.2—Surface profile, p. 16

5.3—Special concerns for system materials that depend on adhesives, p. 17

5.4—Special concerns for materials that depend on bond strength, p. 17

5.5—Special concerns for materials that depend on penetration, p. 18

5.6—Influence of ambient conditions on adhesion, p. 18

CHAPTER 6—QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL, p. 18

6.1—Preinstallation conference, p. 18

6.2—Mockups, p. 19

CHAPTER 7—REFERENCES, p. 19

Authored documents, p. 20

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