Title:
Premixed Epoxy Polymer Concrete Bridge Deck Overlays
Author(s):
Floyd E. Dimmick, Sr.
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
169
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
146-171
Keywords:
Bridge decks; epoxy resins; freeze-thaw durability; polymer concrete;
portland concrete; resurfacing
DOI:
10.14359/5936
Date:
5/1/1997
Abstract:
bridge, decks, ramps and roadways utilizing portland cement B concrete [PCC] that need protection from natural environmental conditions such as wet/dry cycles, freeze-thaw, chlorides from soil [ 11, water or deicing salts, erosion, and abrasion f?omvehicular traffic can be protected with micro-thin epoxy polymer concrete overlays. This paper presents a brief review of three bridge deck overlays in the United States that comply with AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA Task Force 34, Chapter 4, Epoxy Polymer Concrete Overlays [2]. It provides information when to use Epoxy Polymer Concrete [EPC] Overlays, how to place the overlay, equipment options, surface profile selection, physical properties of the EPC and commentary on each project.