Material for waterproofing bridge decks and the like
AssigneeTriram Corporation
InventorMelvin J. Jacobs
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Abstract
Concrete bridge decks are waterproofed by first applying a primer over sound, dry and clean concrete which forms the bridge deck. A laminated membrane is then installed over the primed concrete surface, the membrane being comprised of reinforced cured and uncured elastomers. The membrane is then heated to the point where the uncured elastomer flows and rolled prior to cooling. A tack coat is then applied over the membrane and a wearing surface, such as asphalt, or the like, applied. The membrane employed is comprised of an upper stratum of a cured elastomer, a reinforcing fabric such as woven fiberglass in the center thereof and a lower stratum of a soft, uncured, form stable elastomer adapted to flow on the application of heat.
Claims7
A membrane for use in waterproofing bridge decks or the like, comprising
- (a) a first ply of a cured flexible elastomer, defining one side of said membrane,
- (b) a second ply of an uncured flexible elastomer, defining the opposite side of said membrane, and
- (c) a third ply of flexible fabric of open mesh weave laminated between said first and second plies,
- (d) said second ply being a soft, uncured, form stable elastomer adapted to flow when heated.
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