Description
This Specification covers epoxy slurry (ES) overlay for bridge and parking garage decks. Type ES polymer overlay incorporates low-modulus epoxybased slurry and selected aggregate to produce a flexible, skid-resistant, and water-resistant overlay. The overlay may be used for both new construction and rehabilitation. The overlay is placed by applying the polymer slurry to the surface and broadcasting aggregate. This Specification includes requirements for chemical components, aggregates, storage and handling, surface preparation, surface profile, mixing, placement, finishing, and quality control.
Keywords: aggregate; bridge decks; epoxy; overlays; mortar; parking garage decks; polymer; premixed; resin; slurry.
Table of Contents
Section 1—General
1.1—Scope
1.2—Reference standards
1.3—Reference organizations
1.4—Submittals
1.5—Project conditions
1.6—Labeling, storage, and handling of materials
1.7—Safety
Section 2—Products
2.1—Epoxy binder
2.2—Aggregate
2.3—Polymer overlay slurry
Section 3—Execution
3.1—Procedure qualification
3.2—Surface preparation
3.3—Mixing epoxy binder
3.4—Overlay application
3.5—Curing
3.6—Excess aggregate removal
3.7—Joints
3.8—Open to traffic
Notes to Specifier
Foreword to checklists
Mandatory Requirements Checklist
Submittals Checklist
Return/Exchange Policy
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