Title: Restoration and Overlayment of Steep Curved Ramps Using Epoxy System

Author(s): Floyd E. Dimmick, Sr.

Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 16

Issue: 1

Appears on pages(s): 32-38

Keywords: cracking (fracturing); plastics, polymers and resins; ramps; repairs; resurfacing; Construction

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Date: 1/1/1994

Abstract:
In this case history, the restoration of truck ramps under a high-rise building in downtown Chicago is described. Epoxy polymer concrete (EPC) overlay was used to return the severely deteriorated ramps to their original monolithic structure. A comprehensive program of crack repair, patching, restoration and addition of expansion and control joints, and placement of a new protective surface to improve traction and driving surface quality was carried out and the total project was completed on schedule in 39 days.