Section 1017 Epoxy Resin Systems
1017.01 GENERAL. This section covers the material requirements for
Epoxy Resin Adhesives (General Use) an d Epoxy Resin Adhesives (Traffic Markers). For anchoring application, the epoxy resin systems shall comply with ASTM C881 (with the exception of the gel time requirement) and ICC -ES AC 308. For crack injection, the minimum gel time shall be 15 minutes.
1017.02 Epoxy Resin Adhesives (General Use).
1017.02.1 General: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall comply with
AASHTO M 235 (ASTM C881) and the additional requirements of Table 1017 -1. Use two component systems in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Epoxy resin a dhesives shall be from the Approved Materials List.
1017.02.2 Classifications: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall be
classified by Type, Grade and Class.
1017.02.2 1 Types:
1.Type I - Use in non -load-bearing application for bonding hardened concrete to hardened concrete and other mat erials, and as a binder in epoxy mortars or epoxy concretes.
2.Type II - Use in non -load-bearing applications for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.
3.Type III - Use in bonding skid -resistant materials to hardened concrete, and as a binder in e poxy mortars or epoxy concretes used on traffic -bearing surfaces (or surfaces subject to thermal or mechanical movements).
4.Type IV - Use in load -bearing applications for bonding hardened concrete to hardened concrete and other materials and as a binder for epoxy mortars and concretes.
5.Type V - Use in load -bearing applications for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.
6.Type VI - Use for bonding and sealing segmental precast elements, as in segment -by-segment erection and for span -by-span erection when temporary post tensioning is applied. Section 1017 Epoxy Resin Systems
1017.01 GENERAL. This section covers the material requirements for
Epoxy Resin Adhesives (General Use) an d Epoxy Resin Adhesives (Traffic Markers). For anchoring application, the epoxy resin systems shall comply with ASTM C881 (with the exception of the gel time requirement) and ICC -ES AC 308. For crack injection, the minimum gel time shall be 15 minutes.
1017.02 Epoxy Resin Adhesives (General Use).
1017.02.1 General: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall comply with
AASHTO M 235 (ASTM C881) and the additional requirements of Table 1017 -1. Use two component systems in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Epoxy resin a dhesives shall be from the Approved Materials List.
1017.02.2 Classifications: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall be
classified by Type, Grade and Class.
1017.02.2 1 Types:
1.Type I - Use in non -load-bearing application for bonding hardened concrete to hardened concrete and other mat erials, and as a binder in epoxy mortars or epoxy concretes.
2.Type II - Use in non -load-bearing applications for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.
3.Type III - Use in bonding skid -resistant materials to hardened concrete, and as a binder in e poxy mortars or epoxy concretes used on traffic -bearing surfaces (or surfaces subject to thermal or mechanical movements).
4.Type IV - Use in load -bearing applications for bonding hardened concrete to hardened concrete and other materials and as a binder for epoxy mortars and concretes.
5.Type V - Use in load -bearing applications for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.
6.Type VI - Use for bonding and sealing segmental precast elements, as in segment -by-segment erection and for span -by-span erection when temporary post tensioning is applied.
7.Type VII - Use as a non -stress -carrying sealer for segmental precast elements when temporary post tensioning is not applied, as in span -by-span erection. Note 1 —Epoxy resin systems will adhere to a wide variety of materials, including wood, metals, masonry, and most plastics. Polyethylene, TFE - fluorocarbon, cellophane, and greased or waxed surfaces are among the few materials to which these systems will not adhere.
1017.02.2 2 Grades: Three grades of systems are defined
according to their flow characteristics and are distinguished by the viscosity and consistency requirements of AASHTO M 235, Table 1. Grade 1 - Low viscosity. Grade 2 - Medium viscosity. Grade 3 - Non-sagging consistency.
1017.02.2 3 Classes: Classes A, B, and C a re defined for Types
I through V, and Classes D, E, and F are defined for Types VI and VII, in accordance with the range of temperatures for which they are suitable. Class A - Use below 40°F (4°C), with the lowest allowable temperature to be defined by the manufacturer of the product. Class B - Use between 40 and 60°F (4 and 15°C). Class C - Use above 60°F (15°C), with the highest allowable temperature to be defined by the manufacturer of the product. Class D - Use between 40 and 65°F (4 and 18°C) for Type VI and VII applications. Class E - Use between 60 and 80°F (15 and 30°C) for Type VI and VII applications. Class F - Use above 75°F (25°C) for Type VI and VII applications, with the highest allowable temperature to be defined by the man ufacturer of the product.
7.Type VII - Use as a non -stress -carrying sealer for segmental precast elements when temporary post tensioning is not applied, as in span -by-span erection. Note 1 —Epoxy resin systems will adhere to a wide variety of materials, including wood, metals, masonry, and most plastics. Polyethylene, TFE - fluorocarbon, cellophane, and greased or waxed surfaces are among the few materials to which these systems will not adhere.
1017.02.2 2 Grades: Three grades of systems are defined
according to their flow characteristics and are distinguished by the viscosity and consistency requirements of AASHTO M 235, Table 1. Grade 1 - Low viscosity. Grade 2 - Medium viscosity. Grade 3 - Non-sagging consistency.
1017.02.2 3 Classes: Classes A, B, and C a re defined for Types
I through V, and Classes D, E, and F are defined for Types VI and VII, in accordance with the range of temperatures for which they are suitable. Class A - Use below 40°F (4°C), with the lowest allowable temperature to be defined by the manufacturer of the product. Class B - Use between 40 and 60°F (4 and 15°C). Class C - Use above 60°F (15°C), with the highest allowable temperature to be defined by the manufacturer of the product. Class D - Use between 40 and 65°F (4 and 18°C) for Type VI and VII applications. Class E - Use between 60 and 80°F (15 and 30°C) for Type VI and VII applications. Class F - Use above 75°F (25°C) for Type VI and VII applications, with the highest allowable temperature to be defined by the man ufacturer of the product.
7.Type VII - Use as a non -stress -carrying sealer for segmental precast elements when temporary post tensioning is not applied, as in span -by-span erection. Note 1 —Epoxy resin systems will adhere to a wide variety of materials, including wood, metals, masonry, and most plastics. Polyethylene, TFE - fluorocarbon, cellophane, and greased or waxed surfaces are among the few materials to which these systems will not adhere.
1017.02.2 2 Grades: Three grades of systems are defined
according to their flow characteristics and are distinguished by the viscosity and consistency requirements of AASHTO M 235, Table 1. Grade 1 - Low viscosity. Grade 2 - Medium viscosity. Grade 3 - Non-sagging consistency.
1017.02.2 3 Classes: Classes A, B, and C a re defined for Types
I through V, and Classes D, E, and F are defined for Types VI and VII, in accordance with the range of temperatures for which they are suitable. Class A - Use below 40°F (4°C), with the lowest allowable temperature to be defined by the manufacturer of the product. Class B - Use between 40 and 60°F (4 and 15°C). Class C - Use above 60°F (15°C), with the highest allowable temperature to be defined by the manufacturer of the product. Class D - Use between 40 and 65°F (4 and 18°C) for Type VI and VII applications. Class E - Use between 60 and 80°F (15 and 30°C) for Type VI and VII applications. Class F - Use above 75°F (25°C) for Type VI and VII applications, with the highest allowable temperature to be defined by the man ufacturer of the product. Table 1017 -1 Epoxy Resin Adhesives Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI & Type VII Property Test Method Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Compressive Strength, 24 hr, psi (MPa) DOTD TR 705 5000
34.— — — 3000
20.— 5000
34.— — — — — Tensile Bond Strength, psi (MPa) 24 hours (dry cure) DOTD TR 706 350 (2.4) — — — 250 (1.7) — 350 (2.4) — — — — — Tensile Bond Strength, psi (MPa) 72 hours (moist cure) DOTD TR 706 — — 150 (1.0) — — — — — 150 (1.0) — — — Table 1017 -1 Epoxy Resin Adhesives Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI & Type VII Property Test Method Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Compressive Strength, 24 hr, psi (MPa) DOTD TR 705 5000
34.— — — 3000
20.— 5000
34.— — — — — Tensile Bond Strength, psi (MPa) 24 hours (dry cure) DOTD TR 706 350 (2.4) — — — 250 (1.7) — 350 (2.4) — — — — — Tensile Bond Strength, psi (MPa) 72 hours (moist cure) DOTD TR 706 — — 150 (1.0) — — — — — 150 (1.0) — — —
1017.03 Epoxy Resin Adhesive S (Traffic Markers).
1017.03.1 General: Epoxy Resin Adhesives for bonding traffic
markers shall comply with AASHTO M 237, Type I and Type II, and the requirements of Table 1017 -2. Use two component systems in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Use epoxy resin adhesives from the Approved Materials List.
1017.03.2 Classifications: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall be
classified by Types.
1017.03.2 1 Types:
Type I - Rapid Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive provides rapid adherence of traffic markers to the surface of the pavemen t. Type II - Standard Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive is recommended for adherence of traffic markers to pavement surfaces when rapid set is not required.
1017.03 Epoxy Resin Adhesive S (Traffic Markers).
1017.03.1 General: Epoxy Resin Adhesives for bonding traffic
markers shall comply with AASHTO M 237, Type I and Type II, and the requirements of Table 1017 -2. Use two component systems in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Use epoxy resin adhesives from the Approved Materials List.
1017.03.2 Classifications: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall be
classified by Types.
1017.03.2 1 Types:
Type I - Rapid Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive provides rapid adherence of traffic markers to the surface of the pavemen t. Type II - Standard Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive is recommended for adherence of traffic markers to pavement surfaces when rapid set is not required.
1017.03 Epoxy Resin Adhesive S (Traffic Markers).
1017.03.1 General: Epoxy Resin Adhesives for bonding traffic
markers shall comply with AASHTO M 237, Type I and Type II, and the requirements of Table 1017 -2. Use two component systems in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Use epoxy resin adhesives from the Approved Materials List.
1017.03.2 Classifications: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall be
classified by Types.
1017.03.2 1 Types:
Type I - Rapid Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive provides rapid adherence of traffic markers to the surface of the pavemen t. Type II - Standard Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive is recommended for adherence of traffic markers to pavement surfaces when rapid set is not required.
1017.03 Epoxy Resin Adhesive S (Traffic Markers).
1017.03.1 General: Epoxy Resin Adhesives for bonding traffic
markers shall comply with AASHTO M 237, Type I and Type II, and the requirements of Table 1017 -2. Use two component systems in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Use epoxy resin adhesives from the Approved Materials List.
1017.03.2 Classifications: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall be
classified by Types.
1017.03.2 1 Types:
Type I - Rapid Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive provides rapid adherence of traffic markers to the surface of the pavemen t. Type II - Standard Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive is recommended for adherence of traffic markers to pavement surfaces when rapid set is not required.
1017.03 Epoxy Resin Adhesive S (Traffic Markers).
1017.03.1 General: Epoxy Resin Adhesives for bonding traffic
markers shall comply with AASHTO M 237, Type I and Type II, and the requirements of Table 1017 -2. Use two component systems in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Use epoxy resin adhesives from the Approved Materials List.
1017.03.2 Classifications: Epoxy Resin Adhesives shall be
classified by Types.
1017.03.2 1 Types:
Type I - Rapid Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive provides rapid adherence of traffic markers to the surface of the pavemen t. Type II - Standard Setting, High Viscosity, Epoxy Adhesive. This type of adhesive is recommended for adherence of traffic markers to pavement surfaces when rapid set is not required. Table 1017 -2 Epoxy Resin Adhesives for Bonding Traffic Markers Type I Rapid Type II Standard Property Test Method Min. Max. Min. Max. Consistency: Component A (Resin) TD Spindle at 5 RPM, poises (Pa·s) Component B (Hardener) TD Spindle at 5 RPM, poises (Pa·s) Shear Ratio (each component) AASHTO T 237 (100) (100) 2.0 (350) (350) — (100) (100) 2.0 (350) (350) — Gel Time, Minutes1 AASHTO T 237 6 10 6 10 Tensile Bond Strength to reach 170 psi (1.17 kPa), minutes AASHTO T 237 — 40 — 210 Diagonal Shear Bond Strength 24 hour, psi (MPa) 24 hour, plus 7 day water soak, psi (MPa) AASHTO T 237 1000 (7.0) (5.5) — — 2000 (14.0) (10.0) — — 1The gel time for mixtures that are mixed and dispensed by hand shall be a minimum of 7 minutes to a maximum of 13 minutes. Section 1018 Miscellaneous Materials
1018.01 WATER. Water shall be suitable for human consumption or
shall comply with the following when tested in accordance with AASHTO T 26: Percent by Weight (Max.) Alkali Solids (Organic) Solids (Inorganic) Salt (NaCl) Sugar, Oil, or Acid 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.0
1018.02 LIME. For hydrated lime and quicklime, use products from the
Approved Materials List. Comply with AASHTO M 216 with the following exceptions:
1.Maximum free moisture shall be 1.50 percent for hydrated lime.
2.Quicklime shall contain no more than 8 percent MgO by weight of total material. The quicklime shall be protected from contact with moisture prior to testing, and shall be free flowing and graded so that 100 percent will pass a 3/8 inch sieve. When the quicklime is to be used in slurry, a minimum of 95 percent shall pass the 3/4 inch sieve.
1018.03 Joint Systems for Pi Pe and Precast Concr Ete
DRAINAGE UNITS.
1018.03.1 General: All pipe joint systems and materials shall be
approved by the Materials Engineer Administrator. For source approval on all pipes exceeding 12 inches in diameter and for all concrete drainage units, joint types are determined by hydrostatic joint testing in accordance with Table 1018 -1, with the modifications of 1018.03.2 . Section 1018 Miscellaneous Materials
1018.01 WATER. Water shall be suitable for human consumption or
shall comply with the following when tested in accordance with AASHTO T 26: Percent by Weight (Max.) Alkali Solids (Organic) Solids (Inorganic) Salt (NaCl) Sugar, Oil, or Acid 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.0
1018.02 LIME. For hydrated lime and quicklime, use products from the
Approved Materials List. Comply with AASHTO M 216 with the following exceptions:
1.Maximum free moisture shall be 1.50 percent for hydrated lime.
2.Quicklime shall contain no more than 8 percent MgO by weight of total material. The quicklime shall be protected from contact with moisture prior to testing, and shall be free flowing and graded so that 100 percent will pass a 3/8 inch sieve. When the quicklime is to be used in slurry, a minimum of 95 percent shall pass the 3/4 inch sieve.
1018.03 Joint Systems for Pi Pe and Precast Concr Ete
DRAINAGE UNITS.
1018.03.1 General: All pipe joint systems and materials shall be
approved by the Materials Engineer Administrator. For source approval on all pipes exceeding 12 inches in diameter and for all concrete drainage units, joint types are determined by hydrostatic joint testing in accordance with Table 1018 -1, with the modifications of 1018.03.2 .
Source: Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2016 Edition. Pages 1103–1107 of 1,145.