Title:
Polymer Pile Encapsulation: Factors Influencing Performance
Author(s):
Richard K. Snow
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
12
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
34-40
Keywords:
bonding; concrete piles; deterioration; encapsulating; epoxy resins; grouting; marine atmospheres; performance; plastics, polymers and resins; thermal properties; General
DOI:
Date:
5/1/1990
Abstract:
For over twenty years, polymers in various forms have played a part in the protection and repair of piles in marine environments. From simple coatings to plastic wraps, to membranes and composites, they have been used with widely varying degrees of success. Composite systems, or encapsulations, consisting of fiber reinforced plastic jackets and polymer grouts are examined. Several factors that influence the long-term serviceability of polymer encapsulations are outlined, along with recent developments that specifically address those factors. Recommendations for successful installation, including techniques for job site monitoring and in situ testing, are discussed.