Title:
Epoxy Penetration
Author(s):
J. M. Plecnik, Robert W. Gaul, Mai Pham, Thomas Cousins, and Jeff Howard
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
8
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
46-50
Keywords:
adhesives; bond (concrete to reinforcement); epoxy resins; cracking (fracturing); penetration; reinforced concrete; repairs; viscosity; Materials Research
DOI:
Date:
2/1/1986
Abstract:
Epoxy adhesives are widely used in the repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures. The effectiveness of these adhesives is largely dependent on their ability to penetrate cracks. Test results show that epoxy adhesives with a long pot life and low viscosity provide the optimum results for crack penetration and rebonding of reinforcing steel.