Four polymer modifiers, commercially known as: Dow SM Modifier "A", Thermoflex 8002, Arco-Dylex 1186, and Duralguard Modifier "E", were chosen to be evaluated in this study effort. The first three of these products were already approved by FHWA as alternates to low slump dense concrete known as Iowa Dense concrete, or epoxy coated reinforcing steel for bridge deck construction.
Primary concentration was on determining the effect these products had on reducing chloride penetration into the concrete.
The purpose of this investigation was to develop bridge deck mixes that will improve field performance and minimize cracking potential compared to MoD...
This report presents information on the installation of a thin polymer concrete overlay and the evaluation of its durability after a 15-month in-servi...
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