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Scanning Tour of Polyester Polymer Concrete Overlays on Bridge Decks in California
Publication: Tran-SET 2020
ABSTRACT
To facilitate research on polyester polymer concrete (PPC) by the Utah Department of Transportation, the California Department of Transportation hosted a scanning tour of PPC bridge deck overlays. The objectives of the scanning tour included observation of a PPC overlay placement, inspection of existing overlays, and discussion of selected topics related to PPC. Items related to material properties, mixture and overlay design, laboratory testing, and construction and field testing were investigated. Several recommendations relevant to Utah bridge deck preservation practice were developed based on the findings, which are expected to also be highly valuable to other state departments of transportation.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, DISCLAIMER, AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Acknowledgements: The authors acknowledge funding from UDOT for this research and the enthusiastic cooperation of Caltrans personnel. Disclaimer: While many of the findings are based on the views, observations, and experiences of Caltrans and UDOT personnel, they do not necessarily represent official Caltrans or UDOT policies. Declarations of Interest: None.
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Tran-SET 2020
Pages: 287 - 297
Editors: Craig Newtson, Ph.D., New Mexico State University, Susan Bogus Halter, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, and Marwa Hassan, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8330-5
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Published online: Jan 12, 2021
Published in print: Jan 12, 2021
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