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Post-Tensioned System & Cable Stay Bridges: Diagnosing & Remediating Corrosive Conditions
Author: Dallas E. Montgomery, PE, RLS
Lurking beneath the surface of otherwise visibly sound concrete bridges lies a potentially significant disease-causing corrosion and deterioration. If left untreated, it can lead to a shorter-than-planned effective service life and reduced load carrying capacity for post-tensioned system and cable stay bridges.
In this paper, we’ll examine post-tensioned system (PTS) and cable stay (CS) bridges and the importance of diagnosing and remediating corrosive conditions.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Procedures & Protocols
- The Perfect Storm
- Repair Program Benefits
- Is a Formal Repair Program Right for You?
- The Culprits of Corrosion
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