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Ch. 1 Introduction
Ch. 2 Damage Assessment and
Repair Types
Ch. 3 Repair Materials and
Procedures
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Defining Spalls
Minor Spall
Less than 1 in deep
Less than 12 sq in
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Defining Spalls
Intermediate Spall
– Exposes outer
reinforcing steel
– Max depth 6 in
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Defining Spalls
Major Spall
Extends beyond outer cage
Significant stresses
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Minor Spalls - Materials
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Minor Spalls - Materials
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Minor Spalls – Repair Procedure
Surface Preparation
Mixing
Manufacturers
Instructions
Low speed drill and
mixing paddle
Slowly add sand or
aggregate
Time
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Minor Spalls – Repair Procedure
Epoxies
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Intermediate Spalls – Materials
Materials
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Intermediate Spalls – Repair Procedure
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Intermediate Spalls – Repair Procedure
Epoxy Anchors
Dowels
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Intermediate Spalls – Repair Procedure
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Intermediate Spalls – Repair Procedure
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Intermediate Spalls – Repair Procedure
Mixing Application
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Intermediate Spalls – Repair Procedure
Curing Finishing
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Major Spall Repair
Batched concrete
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Major Spall Repair
Method
Surface Prep
Mixing
Anchors or Dowels
Forming
Curing
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Major Spall Repair
Batched concrete
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Major Spall Repair
Batched concrete
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Defined by Depth
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Defined by Depth
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Defined by Depth
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Defined by Speed
Immediate need to
return to service
4 hours (Type B)
8 hours (Type A)
24 hours (Class K)
2 to 4 Days (Class S)
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Concrete Removal
Tools
Uniform depth
No damage to surrounding
concrete or steel
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Surface Preparation
Blast clean
SSD condition
Reinforcing Steel
Plans/Engineer
Bend and secure
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Placement
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Finishing
Curing
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Bridge Deck Spall Repair
Improper Method
Maintenance
issues
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Other Repair Methods
Crack repairs
Pressure Injected Epoxy
Gravity Fed Epoxy
Surface Sealing
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