ACI Specification for Bonding Hardened Concrete and Steel to Hardened Concrete with an Epoxy Adhesive

Abstract: 

This specification addresses bonding hardened concrete and steel to hardened concrete with an epoxy adhesive as defined for this purpose in ASTM C881. Included are controls for adhesive labeling, storage, handling, mixing and application, surface evaluation and preparation, as well as inspection and quality control.

The materials, processes, quality control measures, and inspections described in this document should be tested, monitored, or performed as applicable only by individuals holding the appropriate ACI certifications or equivalent.

Keywords: adhesive; bond; construction; epoxy; quality control; repair; safety; steel.

Contents: 

(mandatory portion follows)

Part 1—General, p. 2

1.1—Scope, p. 2

1.2—Definitions, p. 2

1.3—Referenced standards, p. 2

1.4—Submittals, p. 2

1.5—Product delivery, storage, and handling, p. 2

1.6—Project conditions, p. 2

Part 2—Products, p. 2

2.1—Materials, p. 2

Part 3—Execution, p. 3

3.1—Preparation, p. 3

3.2—Inspection and testing, p. 3

3.3—Adhesive mixtures, p. 3

3.4—Adhesive application, p. 3

3.5—Cleanup, p. 3

3.6—Safety, p. 3

(nonmandatory portion follows)

Notes to specifier, p. 4

General notes, p. 4

Foreword to checklists, p. 4

Mandatory requirements checklist, p. 5

Optional requirements checklist, p. 5

Submittals checklist, p. 5

(mandatory portion follows)

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