Can Soy Methyl Esters Improve Concrete Pavement Joint Durability?

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dc.contributor.authorGolias, Michael
dc.contributor.authorCastro, Javier
dc.contributor.authorPeled, Alva
dc.contributor.authorNantung, Tommy
dc.contributor.authorTao, Bernard
dc.contributor.authorWeiss, W. Jason
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-24T00:04:57Z
dc.date.available2025-01-24T00:04:57Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractAlthough many concrete pavements provide excellent long-term performance, some pavements (primarily in the Midwest) have shown premature deterioration at the joints. This premature deterioration is a concern because such deterioration can shorten the life of pavements that are otherwise functioning well. Previous work has hypothesized that these joints may be susceptible to preferential fluid saturation, which can lead to freeze thaw damage or chemical degradation. This work examines the use of soy methyl ester polystyrene (SME-PS) blends as a method to reduce the rate of fluid ingress into the pore system of the concrete and thereby make the concrete more resistant to deterioration. SME-PS is derived from soybeans and has demonstrated an ability to reduce fluid absorption in concrete when used as a topical treatment. A series of experiments was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of various dosage rates of SME-PS for increasing concrete durability at pavement joints. The experiments show that SME-PS reduces fluid ingress, salt ingress, and the potential for freeze thaw damage. As a result of the positive experimental results, the Indiana Department of Transportation is conducting field trials that use SME-PS on concrete pavements that are beginning to show signs of premature deterioration with the expectation that SME-PS will extend the life of the joints and thereby reduce maintenance cost and extend the life of concrete pavements.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.3141/2290-08
dc.identifier.issn0361-1981
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3141/2290-08
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/101820
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000313228800009
dc.issue.numero2290
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final68
dc.pagina.inicio60
dc.revistaTransportation research record
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subject.ods12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.odspa12 Producción y consumo responsable
dc.titleCan Soy Methyl Esters Improve Concrete Pavement Joint Durability?
dc.typeartículo
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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