An Evaluation of Concrete Bridge Deck Surfacing in Iowa (with corrections), MLR-75-1, 1975

(1975) An Evaluation of Concrete Bridge Deck Surfacing in Iowa (with corrections), MLR-75-1, 1975. Transportation, Department of

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Abstract

Iowa has been using low slump concrete for repair and surfacing of deteriorated bridge decks on a routine basis since the mid 1960'2. More than 150 bridges have been resurfaced by this method with good results. A study was initiated in 1973 to evaluate 15 bridges resurfaced with low slump concrete, and one bridge resurfaced with latex modified concrete. The evaluation includes an assessment of concrete physical properties, chloride penetration rates, concrete consolidation, and riding qualities of the finished bridge deck. Results indicate that the overall properties of these two types of concrete are quite similar and have resulted in a contractor option concerning which system shall be used on bridge deck repair/resurfacing projects.

Item Type: Departmental Report
Keywords: Bridge decks, Chlorides, Consolidations, Deterioration, Latex, Maintenance, Pendulum tests, Physical properties, Repairing, Resuscitation
Subjects: Transportation
Transportation > Bridges and tunnels
Transportation > Roads and highways
Transportation > Research
Transportation > Maintenance and preservation
ID Code: 17130
Deposited By: Iowa DOT Library
Deposited On: 06 Jun 2014 17:48
Last Modified: 08 Jan 2015 17:27
URI: https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/17130