University of Florida Study

Written By Guillermo

SURTREAT TPS II: Proven Science in Surface-Applied Concrete Rehabilitation

University of Florida Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering Validation

Most concrete failures aren’t from weak design — they’re from durability loss:

  • Rebar corrosion, chloride attack, and freeze-thaw scaling

  • Water and salt penetration through porous concrete

  • Shortened life cycles for bridges, decks, garages, and marine structures

The University of Florida Study

An independent lab program evaluated SURTREAT TPS II, a surface-applied, penetrating treatment for rehabilitating existing concrete.

Tests conducted under ASTM & FDOT standards included:

  • Surface scaling resistance (ASTM C672)

  • Abrasion resistance (ASTM C418)

  • Impressed current corrosion (FDOT FM 5-522)

  • Compressive & flexural strength (ASTM C39 & C78)

  • Water absorption & permeability testing

  • SEM/EDS microstructure analysis

Quantified Results

SURTREAT TPS II improved every performance metric:

Property Improvement vs. Control

Scaling Resistance 66–87% lower mass loss

Abrasion Resistance 21–50% lower mass loss

Time to Corrosion 45–128% longer to failure

Compressive Strength +8–13% gain

Flexural Strength +13–20% gain

Water Absorption −28–46% reduction

Permeability −27–38% reduction

🔍 Microscopic analysis confirmed chemical alteration of the concrete matrix — higher silicon and oxygen content, greater C-S-H formation, and deeper ion exchange densification.

In the Words of the Researchers

“Surtreat TPS II improved the quality of all concrete samples tested.
The use of TPSII ap pears to be a viable option for rehabilitation and improving the durability performance of concrete itself.”
— University of Florida, Dept. of Civil & Coastal Engineering, Final Report

Engineering Takeaways

  • Not a coating — a molecular-level concrete enhancer

  • Strengthens and seals from within, reducing permeability and corrosion

  • Prolongs service life for infrastructure exposed to chlorides and freeze-thaw

  • Ideal for bridges, decks, parking structures, and marine concrete

Put Science to Work

SURTREAT TPS II has been independently validated to:

  • Densify existing concrete

  • Delay corrosion initiation

  • Increase strength and extend service life

  • Reduce maintenance and lifecycle cost

Ready to Learn More?

 

Download University of Florida Report Summary

Let’s discuss how TPS II can restore and protect your next structure.

Guillermo
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