Evaluation of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Deck Overlay Applications in Virginia: Phase I

This study will evaluate the use of Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC) and Hybrid Composite Synthetic Concrete (HCSC) for bridge deck overlay applications in Virginia. These polymer concretes are expected to provide rapid and durable solutions for bridge deck maintenance, particularly on high volume roads where short turnaround times are needed. The study will include laboratory testing to assess the engineering properties of PPC and HCSC, along with the planning and coordination required for future field trial to document the application process and performance of these polymer concretes. The results of this research will help establish best practices, inform maintenance strategies, and support future revisions to Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT’s) special provisions for polymer concrete overlays.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $66,657.00
• Contract Numbers:

  127908

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Virginia Transportation Research Council

  530 Edgemont Road
  Charlottesville, VA  United States  22903
• Managing Organizations:

  Virginia Transportation Research Council

  530 Edgemont Road
  Charlottesville, VA  United States  22903
• Performing Organizations:

  Virginia Transportation Research Council

  530 Edgemont Road
  Charlottesville, VA  United States  22903
• Principal Investigators:

  Arce, Gabriel

• Start Date: 20250701
• Expected Completion Date: 20261231
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Composite materials; Overlays (Pavements); Polymer concrete
• Geographic Terms: Virginia
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01958530
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Virginia Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: 127908
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 22 2025 10:14AM