Fosroc Bridge Brochure
Fosroc Bridge Brochure
Fosroc Bridge Brochure
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ABOUT
FOSROC INTERNATIONAL
Since the company’s beginnings over 80 years ago, Fosroc has developed into an
International leader in delivering Constructive Solutions for projects across a broad
range of market segments including transport, utilities, industrial and general
buildings.
Selecting from the full portfolio of Fosroc products and services and integrating
expert technical support, world class customer service and innovation, Fosroc goes
beyond just product selling to ensure that we partner with our customers to deliver
complete constructive solutions.
Solutions are diverse and cover many Fosroc has a reputation for durability,
Leader in delivering
of the most challenging aspects reliability and its people have a
of construction from foundation culture of proactive problem solving.
to finish. The range of products is This means that Fosroc people and
Constructive Solutions constantly developing to find better,
more effective and greener construc-
products contribute to the successful
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CONCRETE
Ensuring concrete has sufficient strength and workability is critical to
the construction of dense and durable structures. Fosroc admixtures
are formulated by its technical teams to match the cements,
aggregates and conditions encountered at site. They are blended
and trialled to suit the specific project needs, helping to ensure that
the concrete is cast to the client’s satisfaction. Fosroc provides value
at every stage of concrete design, casting and finishing
Each project presents it’s own challenges and unique needs. Bridges
are build to last and a major part of the durability comes from the
quality of placement and compaction. Challenges include:
>>Congested reinforcement
>>Large pours
>>Difficult to access locations
>>Clay-bearing aggregates
>>Extremes of climte
>>concrete segregation
>>labour access challenges
Creating concrete that can flow as required, and finish to a high
standard is part of Fosroc’s brief on every project. By bringing the
benefit of global technical teams to the local support, Fosroc has
access to industry leading know-how and experience to create
optimized mix design. This ensures the best possible product
placement, product finish and durability.
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PRECAST CONCRETE
Precast admixture solutions have been tailor made and benefit from
shared global experience. Customers turn to Fosroc looking for cutting-
edge solutions and advice.
PRECAST CONCRETE
Precasting bridge sections allows for greater efficiencies in production
and superior control of quality. To optimise production Fosroc will
formulate mix designs to meet the needs of the production process
and blended to the specifics of the raw materials in use.
POST TENSIONING
DURABILITY
Due to the stressed nature of the post tensioned tendons, when
damage occurs to bridges the results can be catastrophic.
Fosroc can supply admixtures for cable grouting but believe that
the best solution is to create grouts in a factory where variables are
monitored and controlled. Fosroc’s cable grouts formulated to meet
the highest industry standards. Tests undertaken on cable grouts
include:
>> Fluidity & fluidity retention
>>Expansion & shrinkage
>>Bleeding, product stability and foaming
>>Compressive strengths
>>Setting times
>>Raw material analysis
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GROUTING & ANCHORING
Whether bridges are constructed using precast segments or cast insitu
sections, they invariably use grouts and fixings. Fosroc is a industry
leader in grouting and offers numerous bespoke solutions that facilitate
construction, achieving dependable outcomes.
Our systems are designed to meet the needs of the project and are
manufactured with high performance, ease of use and durability in
mind. Systems are extensively tested to prevailing industry standards
and the comprehensive solutions are unrivaled in the industry.
SEGMENTAL
ADHESIVES
Segmental adhesive is an important material for the structural
integrity of precast bridges, forming an integral role in the long term
durability of the structure.
Selecting the correct product will ensure that working time is
appropriate for the climatic conditions and techniques being used.
The robust nature of the product will ensure the joint remains
watertight. Fosroc’s segmental adhesives are viscous, meaning that
several millimetres of adhesive can be applied to account for surface
deviations and minor miss-alignments.
There are numerous advantages in using Fosroc’s structural
adhesives:
>>Different open times to suit climatic conditions
>>Applicator friendly
>>High product build-up to adjust for imperfections.
>>Resistance to water & chemicals
>>Tested to FIP & EN standards
Durable products in the range include:
>>Nitobond SBA
>>Nitobond PC20
>>Nitobond EP (wet to dry casting)
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BRIDGE BEARINGS
Fosroc ETIC ETIBLOC bearing pads consist of an elastomeric block
composed of either modified neoprene or natural rubber in which
parallel and plane steel reinforcement plates are totally embedded
before vulcanization. Full protection of the steel reinforcement from
corrosion is assured.
Fosroc ETIC POTETIC pot bearings, although relatively small in size can
transmit considerable loads from the bridge structure, absorb rotations
and accommodate horizontal movements. Fosroc ETIC POTETIC pot
bearings are bespoke designed and manufactured for each project
ensuring maximum durability for each project.
Conbextra grouts offer full load support, in connecting the bearing with
the structure. High early strengths can allow loading within just days.
BRIDGE BEARINGS
Selecting the correct bearings for bridges is an important decision.
Designers must consider the roles played by dead and dynamic
loads, vibration, movements in different planes caused by wind
loading, tensioning and thermal differentials as well as numerous
other factors.
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JOINTS
Fosroc EJN (pictured left) is combined with chemical fixings, bedding
mortars and transition strips which offers a multitude of technical
advantages:
JOINTS
The balance between flexibility and robustness required of bridge
joints can be hard to find. With incorrect specification, movement
joints rapidly become weak points of a bridge, allowing water ingress
or causing mechanical damage. At important intersections this can
substantially reduce the structures service life and lead to costly
repairs of elements such as concrete, tendons or bearings.
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WATERPROOFING
With a track record stretching back over 40 years Nitoproof ET Slurry
(formerly Cicol ET Slurry) is an industry stalwart for deck waterproofing
in many countries, from the cold climates of Scandinavia to the heat of
the Middle East.
Due to it’s highly robust with good abrasion, impact, and chemical
resistance Nitoproof ET Slurry can even be left as a wearing surface.
This may be advantageous for fast return to service or for reducing deck
weights. This also makes it ideal for projects where the material must be
resistant to site works prior to asphalting. As a hand applied material,
incidental damage can be easily repaired. Where an asphalt top-layer is
required intercoat adhesion is strong.
DECK
WATERPROOFING
A key element of maintaining structural integrity is ensuring that the
bridge remains watertight, as moisture and environmental contaminants
can cause corrosion of reinforcement and delamination of road surfaces.
Deck membranes play a major role in this.
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REPAIR AND FINISHING
When constructing large and complex structures such as bridges, it is
unrealistic to expect that each pour or lift will be defect-free. It is prudent
to plan for contingency repairs in advance to enable a swift response to
problems.
PROTECTIVE
COATINGS
Although resilient, concrete and steel are subject to atmospheric attack
over time, the action of moisture, chlorides and carbon dioxide cause
corrosion of steel reinforcement which left unchecked can lead to
premature repairs or even failure.
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CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS IN ACTION PRODUCT RANGE SELECTOR
Fosroc has supplied products, expretise, support and training to bridges, viaducts and elevated sections in many countries Below is a selection of Fosroc products that are particularly suited to bridge construction. They sit among many hundreds of
around the world. Below is a small selection of examples showing the depth and quality of work. supplementary solutions in our portfolio. Fosroc’s technical team can help to select the right material for the specific need.
Foundation Proofex Mechanically bonded, pre-applied waterproofing membrane for below ground
Waterproofing Engage construction. Highly robust and anti-water tracking.
GAC Link Roads - Saudi Arabia Shay Murtagh Precast - Ireland
Supercast PVC Range of central and externally placed waterstops for movement and construction joints.
Highly durable and flexible.
Two major bridges into the Government Agencies Compound Shay Murtagh produce pre-stressed bridge beams to
Dekguard Crack bridging anti-carbonation coating. Provides a decorative finish and high resistance
in Riyadh utilised Fosroc’s mechanical and chemical solutions. prestigious projects such as the Mersey Gateway and London E2000 to contaminants such as chlorides and CO2.
Potetic pot bearings were bespoke manufactured for the City Airport. Concrete Dekguard S Robust anti-carbonation coating. Good resistance to abrasion and protection from
requirements of the project and grouted in place with Auracast 550HE was developed by the Fosroc technical team Protection contaminants. Ideal for areas exposed to road spray.
Conbextra epoxy grout for enhanced early strength. to compliment the manufacturing process and component Nitocote SN Clear silane impregnations for concrete. Effective for concete exposed for high moisture,
The bridge joints were complex, with numerous movement materials. High flowability ensures good compaction and Range humidity and airborne contaminants.
factors in effect. Neoprene coated EJN joints were installed excellent surface finish straight from the mould. High early Renderoc Cementitious repair mortars for concrete. High strength and resistance for use on new or
Range old concrete defects. Available in hand-placed, pourable and sprayable grades.
with Nitomortar epoxy mortar transition strips for heightened strengths enhance factory productivity. Preco Hydrotard is
Concrete Repair
durability. used for roughened finishes on end sections. Nitofill LV Low viscosity epoxy injection resin for injection. Structurally bonds and permanently
seals fine static cracks in concrete and masonary.
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Fosroc offers a full range of construction chemical solutions, helping to protect structures
throughout the world. Please refer to our brochures, which include:
Important Note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture
and are sold subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of
which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure
that any advice, recommendation, specification or information it may give is
accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly
or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.