Epoxy Coated Rebar Banned

Epoxy coated rebar has been banned in the province of quebec.

Epoxy coated rebar banned.

163 epoxy coated reinforcing steel may be spliced using either lap splices or mechanical 164 couplers. Ecr is not practically fabricated after coating as the epoxy will crack flake. 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. Underfilm corrosion the zinc of hdg rebar is self healing and impermeable.

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. By choosing to continue you agree to the terms in our privacy policy. Have there been any anticorrosion applications of epoxy coated rebars other than for bridge decks and parking garage floors. Reinforcing steel hoops for precast concrete silos used for salt storage.

States have initiated studies re evaluating its use. Volume 23 number 3 4 2005. The fusion bonded coaters association fbca reports that the following uses have recently come to light. The performance of epoxy coated reinforcement.

Use of the particular method depends on many factors and this will likely. Experience of the ontario ministry of transportation. 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. Other provinces in canada and many u s.

For example statistical analyses by boatman on almost 1800 michigan bridges estimated the life of bridges using uncoated bars would be 35 years.