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Wagman Concrete Group pioneered the idea for Rapid Set® Latex Modified Concrete (RSLMC) in 1989. The mix design was developed by Dow Chemical Company in conjunction with CTS Cement Co, Inc. Since then, RSLMC has gained favor among many contractors and agencies across the nation for numerous reasons.
In addition to the same benefits as Latex Modified Concrete, Rapid Set® Latex Modified Concrete offers the following advantages:
- High Early Strength
7-day strength may be achieved in as little as 3 to 4 hours.
- Reduced Public Inconvenience and Improved Safety
Most construction work can be performed during off-peak hours and traffic can be restored by the morning rush hour. The time required to perform the work is reduced and therefore results in fewer interruptions to traffic especially on high volume roadways.
- Lower Costs for Traffic Control
Typically the work can be performed without the use of costly temporary concrete barriers.
- Low Shrinkage
The possibility of cracking is reduced because of the low shrinkage.
For more information:
AAHSTO Guidelines for the Use of Rapid Set® Cement in LMC
Concrete Products Article on RSLMC
 Theodore Roosevelt
Memorial Bridge
Rapid Set® Latex Modified Concrete is placed on the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge in Washington D.C. RSLMC has allowed the construction on the bridge deck to be performed on weekends, minimizing traffic congestion and costs for traffic control.
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“BASF has had excellent experience in supplying latex to Wagman for their latex modified concrete overlay projects. For many years, they have been an industry leader in the rehabilitation of bridge decks and parking structures. It has been a pleasure to be a member of their team and to provide products to assist Wagman in constructing high quality and long lasting overlays throughout the Eastern United States.”
Michael A. Guilbault
Marketing Manager, Construction
Functional Polymers
BASF Corporation
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