This Specification covers materials and procedures for constructing a polymer overlay for new construction and for repair and rehabilitation of bridge and parking garage decks. Type EM polymer overlay incorporates a low-modulus@ multi-component epoxy binder and selected aggregate to produce a flexible@ skid-resistant@ and waterproof overlay. This Specification includes requirements for chemical components@ aggregates@ storage and handling@ surface preparation@ surface profile@ mixing@ placement@ finishing@ quality control@ and quality assurance. The provisions of this Specification shall govern unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. Units??Values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
ACI 548.8M-2007 history
2007ACI 548.8M-2007 Specification for Type EM (Epoxy Multi-Layer) Polymer Overlay for Bridge and Parking Garage Decks