Title:
Durability of Post-Tensioned Bridge Decks
Author(s):
Randall W. Poston, Ramon L. Carrasquillo, and John E. Breen
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
84
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
315-326
Keywords:
accelerated tests; bridge decks; building codes; chlorides; concrete durability; corrosion; corrosion resistance; epoxy resins; cracking (fracturing); post-tensioning; prestressed concrete; protective coatings; reinforcing steels; Materials Research
DOI:
10.14359/1622
Date:
7/1/1987
Abstract:
The results are reported from the durability phase of a research study to investigate the use of prestressing as a method of improving durability of bridge decks. This durability phase used an accelerated experimental investigation of conventionally reinf