Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

Solving the Impact of Temperature Change on Bridge Deck Expansion Joints

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jan 18, 2024 11:43:15 AM

When designing and building a bridge, it's essential to consider how temperature changes will affect the joint movement—which is the opening or closing…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation

The 6 Most Common Questions On Expansion Joints and Bridge Deck Membranes

Posted by David Fricke on Jun 1, 2023 9:44:15 AM

We know our industry is a tricky one. There are seemingly limitless requirements and considerations to make for every job, especially with regard to

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation, Bridge membrane

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

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

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