Article | REF: C7804 V1

Bridge reinforcement or repair project -repair, protection of the concrete and reinforcements

Authors: Daniel POINEAU, Jean-Armand CALGARO

Publication date: November 10, 2009

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2. Concrete protection

2.1 Product features – Surface protection systems

When the steel coating is too porous and/or of insufficient thickness, or when the environment is particularly aggressive, it is often necessary to apply a concrete protection treatment. Such protection can also be applied after a repair to protect not only the repair itself, but also the rest of the structure.

For a given use, these products and product systems must satisfy one or more of the following functions:

  • protection of concrete against penetration :

    • of gases (especially carbon dioxide, responsible for carbonation), measured by gas permeability,

    • of water vapour, measured by water vapour...

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