Title: Silica Fume-Polymer Mortars for Rehabilitation of Bridge Decks

Author(s): Theodor A. Burge

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 132

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 1273-1286

Keywords: admixtures; bridge decks; compressive strength; silica fume; flexural strength; freeze-thaw durability; latex-modified concrete; modulus of elasticity; mortars (material); plastics, polymers and resins; Materials Research

DOI: 10.14359/1228

Date: 5/1/1992

Abstract:
Covers experimental work conducted on a new combination of polymers and silica fume as an admixture to mortar and concrete that gives superior performance over conventional latex-modified concrete bridge overlays. The properties of the new system, such as compressive, flexural, and bond strengths, modulus of elasticity, water and chloride penetration, and freezing and thawing resistance, are discussed, and case studies of practical applications are presented.