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Waterproofing Membranes for Concrete Bridge Decks (2012) / Chapter Skim
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Construction and Inspection
Pages 27-29

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... These numbers reflect that more agencies use waterproofing membranes for The 1995, 2004, and 2009 scanning studies recom- existing bridge decks than for new bridge decks. In general, mended that further consideration be given to implementing the specifications require that the concrete surface be free of the use of European waterproofing membrane systems in the protrusions or rough edges, all contamination be removed, United States (1, 13, 16 )
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... Completed membrane, (f) Compacting the hot mix asphalt [Source : Photos courtesy of Soprema for a, b, c, and e; New York State DOT for d and f]
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... Hand spraying, (b) Machine spraying [Source : Photos courtesy of Stirling Lloyd for a; New York State DOT for b]
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