Title:
Preventive Maintenance of Concrete Bridge Decks
Author(s):
Paul D. Carter
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
11
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
33-36
Keywords:
bridge decks, cathodic protection; deterioration; maintenance; reinforced concrete; repairs; sealing; General
DOI:
Date:
11/1/1989
Abstract:
Not only is preventive maintenance economically feasible, it is required to optimize the expenditure of public funds. To prevent deterioration of concrete bridge decks, it is as important to seal bridge deck concrete as it is to paint exposed structural steel for corrosion prevention.