Polymer Concrete Patching


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This report discusses the use of impermeable, high strength, quick setting polymer concrete as a patching for deteriorated bridge decks. A complete procedure for bridge deck patching is presented. Both laboratory and field tests of polymer concrete were performed. Experiments include determination of cure time and compressive strength for various monomer mixes. Field patches on several Oklahoma bridge decks were placed with the help of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The two commercial patching materials, Dupont's Crylon and Rohm and Haas' Plexicrete were also tested. Formulation of the proper monomer system for a polymer concrete mix with suitable properties for bridge deck patching from 20 deg F to 130 deg F is presented. The cost of polymer concrete is estimated at about 16 dollars per cubic foot of patch volume.




Technical Report SL-


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The Use of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Deck Repairs on the Major Deegan Expressway


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The practicality of using polymer concrete to repair holes in bridge decks has been demonstrated by the repair of two large holes in the Third and Lincoln Avenues Viaduct of the Major Deegan Expressway in New York City. All of the work was confined to the non-rush hour (10AM-3PM) part of the day and at least one lane of traffic was maintained on the roadway at all times. The material cost of polymer concrete was 1400 dollars or 260 dollars-cu yd. This represented 4% of the total repair cost and indicates that the material cost is insignificant when repairs on major arterial highways are performed. The use of polymer concrete appears cost effective.