Table 1 Sealant test results.
From: Investigation of Likelihood of Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks
Test site # | Product | Components | Viscosity (cps) | Elongation (%) | Curing time (h) | Skid ave. | Tensile strength ave. (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TS-1 | 1 | 2 part epoxy | 30 | 5.5 | 2–3 | 62 | 7.08 |
TS-2 | 2 | 3 part methacrylate | 5–20 | 40–50 | 4–6 | 37 | 10.51 |
TS-3 | 3 | 2 comp methacrylate | 5–15 | 5.5 | 1 | 22 | 5.68 |
NAa | 4 | 2 comp methacrylate | 1,100–1,500 | 220–300 |  | – | – |
TS-5 | 5 | 3 part methacrylate | 14–15 | 20 | 4–6 | 37 | 7.70 |
NAa | 6 | 3 part methacrylate | 14–15 | 30 | 6 | – | – |
TS-6 | 7 | Epoxy | 80 | 60 | 2 | 50/74 | 9.95/9.96 |
TS-4 | Control | No sealer applied | Â | Â | Â | 48 | 10.19 |