A Three-year Field Laboratory Evaluation of Linseed Oil as a Concrete Sealer

A Three-year Field Laboratory Evaluation of Linseed Oil as a Concrete Sealer
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Total Pages: 11
Release: 1993
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Sealers are used to enhance concrete durability through their ability to prevent moisture penetration and chloride intrusion, and, consequently, imrpove the freeze-thaw performance of the concrete and prevent corrosion of the steel reinforcement, respectively. This paper summarizes the results of three years of comprehensive field and laboratory investigations, undertaken at The University of Manitoba, to study the effectiveness of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits in comparison to a silane and a siloxane sealer. The field investigation examined the performance of the sealers applied to the concrete pavements of a city street, a provincial highway, and an airport apron in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The laboratory investigation included sealer penetration, salt-water absorption and vapour transmission, abrasion, chloride ion intrusion, surface scaling resistance, and rapid freeze-thaw cycling. Test results of the field and laboratory investigation indicated that boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits was the most effective sealer at reducing chloride ion intrusion. It was found that boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits was comparable to siloxane and much more effective than the silane at reducing salt-water absorption. The results also indicated that boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits was most effective at reducing surface scaling and remained effective when subjected to salt-water absorption after abrasion.

Sealers for Portland Cement Concrete Highway Facilities

Sealers for Portland Cement Concrete Highway Facilities
Author: Philip Dale Cady
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Total Pages: 100
Release: 1994
Genre: Pavements, Concrete
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This synthesis document will be of interest to materials, maintenance, and bridge engineers, and others responsible for protecting and maintaining portland cement concrete (PCC) roadway surfaces. It will be of special interest to materials research and testing officials, as well as to manufacturers who are concerned with developing and evaluating sealers for PCC highway facilities. The information in this Synthesis is limited to surface-applied liquid sealers that are primarily intended to retard the transmission of water and ions below the roadway surface. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides detailed information on generic concrete sealing materials that may be considered a primer on the topic, describing the various classes of sealers, their chemical characteristics, application to specific needs, and practice and performance characteristics. In addition, information is provided on evaluation and testing, application and costs, and the safety and environmental issues of concern with their use. Also included is a glossary of terms, extensive references, and an appendix that includes materials on a procedure for the estimation of service life and a model sealer specification.

Tests for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Penetrating Sealers in Reducing Penetration of Chlorides Into Concrete

Tests for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Penetrating Sealers in Reducing Penetration of Chlorides Into Concrete
Author: MA. Nagi
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Total Pages: 14
Release: 1996
Genre: Absorption
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A pair of rapid tests for evaluation of the effectiveness of penetrating sealers in preventing corrosive chloride ions from penetrating concrete have been developed. The tests are designed to yield an indication of the relative performance of a sealer as compared with unsealed concrete. The first test is based on measurement of electrical resistance between two small electrodes created on a concrete surface by use of a highly conductive spray-applied coating. A criterion of 200 k-ohms after 4 minutes of test was selected for differentiating between effective and ineffective sealers. The second test is based on absorption of water into the concrete surface over a four minute period. Development and field trials of the two tests are described. The tests are applicable to both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Applications for the tests include quality control of sealer application, qualification of sealers under field conditions, and monitoring of sealer performance over time in a nondestructive manner.

Evaluation of Sealers for Concrete Bridge Elements

Evaluation of Sealers for Concrete Bridge Elements
Author: Kottke, Edgar
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Total Pages: 20
Release: 1987
Genre: Concrete bridges
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The purpose of the test program reviewed in this report was to evaluate commercially available sealing products for use on bridge concrete and to evaluate the effect of abrasion on the performance of these products. One of the simplifying assumptions of the Alberta sealer test method is that the penetration of water and chloride ions into concrete are similar in degree. The reduction in water absorption due to the application of a sealer can be measured easily and allows an inference as to the reduction of chloride migration into the concrete. This test method allows comparison of the waterproofing performance of various concrete sealer products in terms of a percentage that compares the weight gained by absorption in sealed cubes with that gained by uncoated control cubes of the same concrete. The test results are organized into two categories of sealers, namely coating (barrier type) sealers and penetrating sealers.

Evaluation of Penetrating Sealers on Service Life of Concrete Infrastructure

Evaluation of Penetrating Sealers on Service Life of Concrete Infrastructure
Author: Goran Mohammed Fraj
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Total Pages: 210
Release: 2022
Genre: Concrete
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In cold regions, thermal cycles and corrosion of reinforcements are the main factors that cause deterioration in concrete structures. Per each storm event, salt is used to melt snow and ice. Ultimately, water contains aggressive substances such as chloride that penetrate the concrete. When saturated concrete experiences FT cycles, it results in internal frost damage as well as surface salt scaling. The salt solution that contains chloride ions, at normal temperature, reaches calcium hydroxide and forms calcium oxychloride which is another form of damage observed mainly in concrete joins. On the other hand, infiltration chloride ions ultimately disrupt passive film around steel reinforcement and result in corrosion of steel. A recent trend is to extend the service life of existing infrastructure beyond the designed service life. This trend serves both sustainability, using less natural resources, and carbon footprint, generating carbon in the production of new materials. Therefore, in advanced countries, preservation, repair, and restoration as much as building new structures are important. This research explores the effect of different families of penetrating sealers on the durability performance of concrete. A large variety of penetrating sealers possessing different modes of action available in the market, research is needed to quantify and compare sealer impact on concrete durability. It should be mentioned that, along with reinforced concrete structures, a large portion of this dissertation focuses on the durability of joints in concrete pavements. The dissertation includes a selection of papers investigating a variety of important aspects of concrete joint durability. The papers include: • Evaluating penetrating sealer performance, such as depth of penetration, and wettability, • Effect of sealers on the freeze- durability of concrete joints, • Effect of sealers on the potential of calcium oxychloride formation, and • Effect of sealers on chloride ion penetration and concrete surface abrasion. The investigation conducted on concrete that considers durable concrete in terms of air voids and incorporating supplementary cementitious materials along with concrete possessing durability issues, such as improper air void system concrete, concrete contains aggregate that is susceptible to D-cracking, and concrete susceptible to form expansive calcium oxychloride. The results, presented in Chapters 3-6, show that the rate and timing of sealer application substantially affect sealer performance. Most sealers reduced both water absorption and chloride ions penetration. In addition, the durability of concrete varied depending on sealer type and mode of action. All sealers almost eliminated the potential of calcium oxychloride formation.

Impact of Penetrating Sealers and Internally Mixed Hydrophobic Compounds on Durability of Concrete

Impact of Penetrating Sealers and Internally Mixed Hydrophobic Compounds on Durability of Concrete
Author: Bethany Elaine Buckland
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Total Pages: 101
Release: 2019
Genre: Concrete
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Durability of concrete is greatly impacted by infiltration of water into its pores. Utilizing penetrating sealers can help improve the concrete’s durability. Penetrating sealers come in a variety of forms, but the most common are silane and siloxane. This thesis will explore the impact of these, as well as other surface treatments on the durability of concrete. Silane was also tested as an admixture to observe behavior as an integrally mixed compound. Conclusions are drawn from contact angle, depth of penetration, absorption, and degree of saturation results. Silane and soy methyl ester are the most effective at improving the durability concrete out of the treatments tested. Each showed increased depth of penetration. Both also decreased absorption rates and increased time to critical saturation. Integrally mixed silane at recommended doses did not show improvement in durability, but is worth investigating further. Evaluation of field samples showed that silane is also effective at improving the durability of concrete joints. However, it does not necessarily prevent joint deterioration due to spalling.

Investigation of Concrete Sealer Products to Extend Concrete Pavement Life--Phase 1

Investigation of Concrete Sealer Products to Extend Concrete Pavement Life--Phase 1
Author: Justin Nielsen
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Total Pages: 107
Release: 2011
Genre: Pavements, Concrete
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Five surface applied concrete sealer treatments were evaluated in the laboratory for water vapor transmission, saltwater absorption, alkali resistance, depth of penetration, UV exposure and cyclic saltwater ponding, chloride content, and freeze-thaw resistance. The five treatments included silane, high molecular weight methacrylate (HMWM), epoxy, silane basecoat/HMWM top coat, and silane basecoat/epoxy top coat. The same treatments were applied in four locations in Southwestern Idaho to initiate a long-term (4 year) field evaluation of the treatments. In the laboratory tests, the dual treatments of a silane basecoat followed by an epoxy or HMWM exhibited the best performance. Of the single compound applications, the epoxy, silane, and HMWM exhibited the best performance in descending order for saltwater absorption, alkali resistance and freeze-thaw resistance. Only the silane had a measurable depth of penetration and had the best water vapor transmission ability.