Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

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

What is a bridge deck overlay and why is it important?

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jul 29, 2021 2:30:00 PM

Roadway bridge structures play significant roles in our lives. Have you ever counted the number of bridges you cross every day just going to work and then…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Bridge Preparation, Bridge Deck Preparation, Bridge membrane, Roshpalt

Waterproofing Membranes for Pennsylvania DOT

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jun 24, 2021 1:00:00 PM

A major bridge maintenance problem is the deterioration of the deck. Among the bridge preservation actions defined by the Federal Highway Administration…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Royston, Bridge Deck Preparation, Bridge membrane

How to Resolve the Issue of Slippage in asphalt pavements

Posted by David Fricke on Aug 11, 2020 2:00:00 PM

Slippage of asphalt pavements is a significant repair and resolution cost to highway departments the world over. The following article addresses the…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Bridge Preparation, Bridge Deck Preparation, Tac Coat, Wearing Course Slippage

Bridge Deck Preparation

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Apr 6, 2020 1:15:14 PM

A thin Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay is commonly used to protect existing and new bridge deck structures. The addition of polymer-modified additives to…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Bridge Deck Preparation, Tac Coat

Rutting & Shoving: Why is This a Problem for Bridge Decks and Roadways

Posted by Graham Wilson on Feb 20, 2020 2:02:38 PM

Pavement distress manifests in various ways.  We have all encountered potholes while driving. That sudden, sometimes unexpected bump is experienced daily…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Rosphalt, Rutting & Shoving

Planning & Surface Preparation of Expansion Joints on Bridges

Posted by Brock Peterson on Sep 18, 2019 10:00:00 AM

When using concrete as a building material, there are some very important things to consider. As the seasons and weather change, the structure will expand…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints