Title:
Some Surface Treatments Increase Concrete Durability
Author(s):
L.C. Porter
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
47
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
211-232
Keywords:
air entrainment; concretes; deterioration; epoxy resins; freeze-thaw durability; latex (plastic); latex (rubber); pigments; protective coatings; scaling; surface defects; synthetic elastomers; temperature; water-cement ratio; weathering
DOI:
10.14359/17612
Date:
1/1/1975
Abstract:
The Bureau of Reclamation's freezing and thawing and outdoor exposure tests of coated and plain concrete show pigmented epoxies to provide greatest protection against concrete deterioration while retaining a pleasing appearance.