Strategic evaluation of different topical protection systems for bridge decks and the associated life-cycle cost analysis

Bridge decks deteriorate faster and require more maintenance and repair than any other structural components on highway bridges. Topical protection systems act as barriers to protect bridge decks from corrosion damage by preventing water, oxygen, and chloride ions from reaching the reinforcement. Th...

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Main Author: Liang, Yu-chang.
Other Authors: Zhang, Weiping (Chemical engineer), Xi, Yunping., Colorado. DTD Applied Research and Innovation Branch.
Format: Electronic
Language: English
Published: Denver, CO : Colorado Department of Transportation, DTD Applied Research and Innovation Branch, 2010.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 60 pages : illustrations, maps)
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