Development of high temperature, corrosion resistant polymer concrete for use in the steam distribution system of the Consolidated Edison Company of New York. Final report

The results of a research program conducted by Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to evaluate and develop polymer concrete (PC) materials, which can be used as an alternative material of construction to conventional steel-reinforced portland cement concrete (PCC) within the steam distribution system of Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Ed), are presented. Three fiber-reinforced PC systems were identified and evaluated in a series of laboratory and in situ field tests. Based upon the results of these tests preliminary design studies were performed by BNL and the Con Ed Civil Design Division to determine the necessary floor slab, wall and roof thicknesses required to replace a typical steel reinforced PCC manhole with a fiber-reinforced PC manhole.