Polymer impregnation of concrete can be used for the lonq-term protection of
saltcontaminated concrete bridqe decks. However, the current impreqnation process
requires long impreqnation times and the development of new equipment. In addition, most
monomers are a potential fire hazard. A laboratory investiqation was performed to develop a
simplified system that will reduce the impregnation time, simplify the equipment needs, and
mitiqate the potential fire hazards by deep groovinq the concrete. The monomer used was …

Polymer impregnation of concrete is a long-term protection method for chloride-
contaminated concrete bridge decks. The deepgrooving impregnation method significantly
reduces impregnation time, simplifies equipment needs, mitigates potential fire hazards, and
may provide a long-lasting and more skid-resistant surface. The procedures for
impregnating a concrete bridge deck using the deep-grooving method are presented.
Included are methods used to calculate the optimum groove spacing, width, and depth. An …

Polymer impregnation of concrete is a longterm protection method for chloride-contaminated
concrete bridge decks. The deepg rooving impregnation method significantly reduces
impregnation time, simplifies equipment needs, mitigates potential fire hazards, and may
provide a long-lasting and more skid-resistant surface. The procedures for impregnating a
concrete bridge deck using the deep-grooving method are presented. Included are methods
used to calculate the optimum groove spacing, width, and depth. An optimum drying criterion …

Polymer impregnation of concrete can be used for the long-term protection of salt-
contaminated concrete bridge decks. However, the present impregnation process requires
long impregnation times and the development of new equipment. In addition, most
monomers have a potential fire hazard.