Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

5 Common Mistakes (and 8 Best Practices) for Bridge Deck Membranes

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on May 10, 2023 10:57:22 AM

The waterproofing sheet membrane system is a reliable and durable method of protecting bridge structures from moisture and chlorides. A properly installed…

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Topics: Bridge Deck Preparation, waterproofing membranes, sheet membrane, how to

Improving Expansion Joint Installation with Terrastrips

Posted by David Fricke on Apr 20, 2023 11:03:23 AM

Concrete is a unique construction material. In its initial state, concrete is viscous, and it can be shaped into many different forms. Once cured,…

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Topics: Concrete Expansion Joints, Terrastrips

Protecting Wastewater Treatment Plants with Expansion Joints

Posted by David Fricke on Feb 27, 2023 9:08:25 AM

The performance of an expansion joint in various service conditions depends, in large part, on the material composition of the expansion joint. The…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Water Treatment Facility, wastewater utility

Protecting Underground Storage Tanks from Corrosion-Based Leaks

Posted by David Fricke on Jan 17, 2023 3:36:38 PM

The SX Tank Farm, in Hanford, Washington, is a part of the now-decommissioned World War II production facility. This particular Tank Farm consists of…

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Topics: Concrete Waterproofing, Rubberized Asphalt Membranes, Case Study

Protect Bridge Decks with Rosphalt®-Modified Asphalt Overlay

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Sep 8, 2022 2:06:09 PM

Preservation of bridge decks from roadway salt and water penetration can be accomplished using various types of deck sealers: waterproofing membranes,…

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Topics: Rosphalt, Asphalt Additive Mix, Bridge Deck Preparation, HMA, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Rosphalt SG

How to Measure Expansion Joints

Posted by David Fricke on Apr 21, 2022 1:07:09 PM

What are Expansion Joints

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints, Bridge Preparation, Bridge Deck Preparation

The Use of Rosphalt Products on Throgs Neck Bridge Deck Reconstruction

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Mar 1, 2022 2:34:25 PM

A major roadway in the New York City area runs through the Throgs Neck Bridge, which is currently undergoing significant reconstruction costing $253…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, waterproofing, Bridge Preparation, Bridge Deck Preparation, Case Study, Bridge membrane

Bridge Resurfacing Using HMA Surface Course with Rosphalt 50

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Feb 4, 2022 4:00:40 PM

The contractor’s Bridge Repair and Resurfacing job was located on one of the busiest sections of I-95. The contractor was only allowed to close half the…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Rubberized Asphalt Membranes, Bridge Preparation, Case Study, Membrane Surface Preparation, Bridge membrane

Case Study: Waterproofing Expansion Joints in High Temperatures

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jan 18, 2022 2:47:57 PM

    26th Ward Wastewater Treatment Plant

LOCATION: Brooklyn NYC, near Jamaica Bay

CLIENT: New York City Department of Environmental Protection

CONTRACTOR:…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints, Bridge Preparation, Case Study, Bridge membrane

Case Study: Royston 10A 65 Membrane in Germantown Rd in Chattanooga, TN

Posted by David Fricke on Dec 20, 2021 2:04:20 PM

Installing Waterproof Sheet Membranes

Waterproofing sheet membranes are specified and installed on a variety of structures: above and below-grade…

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Topics: Rubberized Asphalt Membranes, Bridge Preparation, Case Study, Membrane Surface Preparation, Bridge membrane

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