Epoxy Coated Rebar Banned

Volume 23 number 3 4 2005.

Epoxy coated rebar banned.

States have initiated studies re evaluating its use. The fusion bonded coaters association fbca reports that the following uses have recently come to light. Ecr is not practically fabricated after coating as the epoxy will crack flake. Have there been any anticorrosion applications of epoxy coated rebars other than for bridge decks and parking garage floors.

Fabricate after coating hdg can and is often fabricated bent after coating. Resulting from the presence of coating production imperfections within allowable limits at the time of construction then aggravated by fabrication handling and a severe construction yard. Epoxy coated bars to be increased due to the loss of bond strength as a result of the epoxy coating. By choosing to continue you agree to the terms in our privacy policy.

The performance of epoxy coated reinforcement. One of the most common methods of combating steel rebar corrosion in precast concrete applications is the use of fusion bonded epoxy coated rebar in construction and repair. Reinforcing steel hoops for precast concrete silos used for salt storage. Recent reports from new york michigan and nebraska dots on the performance of epoxy coated reinforcing steel all indicate substantial long term benefits agrawal 2006.

For example statistical analyses by boatman on almost 1800 michigan bridges estimated the life of bridges using uncoated bars would be 35 years. 1 1 this specification covers deformed and plain steel reinforcing bars with protective epoxy coating applied by the electrostatic spray method. Use of the particular method depends on many factors and this will likely. Epoxy coated rebar has been banned in the province of quebec.

Other provinces in canada and many u s.