Assessing Chloride Ingress Through Construction Joints in UHPC Overlays [research note]
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2022-06-01
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Abstract:Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) overlays are beginning to be recognized as a viable solution for bridge deck preservation. To accommodate construction sequencing during installation, vertical cold joints between UHPC pours are often unavoidable. Furthermore, the formwork and detailing used at these cold-joint locations are not yet standardized. Ingress of water and chlorides through these cold joints can affect the durability of the overlay. This study aimed to assess chloride ingress through construction joints in UHPC overlays. Four different formwork details were investigated, replicating techniques that might be employed in the field. A sodium chloride (NaCl) solution was ponded over specimens for 1 year. Measured chloride profiles indicated that in all cases there was no detectable chloride penetration beyond a depth of 0.2 inches.
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