What is polymer Concrete
Polymer Concrete
The concrete polymer material provides high strength and improved durability under the aggressive condition as compared, to conventional cocnrete. Polymer impregnated concrete has proved to be gaseous monomers can fully penetrate concrete by external pressure and can be polymerized. To obtain maximum polymer loading in the concrete and the concrete to constant mass, remove air, soak in low viscosity liquid monomer, pressurize with nitrogen and wrap the specimen in polyethylene sheet to reduce evaporation prior to polymerization. The polymer system commonly used.- Methyl methacrylate ( MMA)
- MMA+10 % trimethyl propane trimethcrylate (TMPTA)
- Styrene and polyester-styrene
- Methanol
- Vinyl Monomer
Properties of Polymer Concrete
- To improve the strength and durability of hardened concrete.
- to Improve chemical resistance and impermeability of hardened concrete.
- To modify the flow characteristics of fresh cocnrete.
- To improve the bond characteristics between old and new concrete for repair work.
Polymer Concrete Used
Polymer concrete is used for many kinds of specialized construction projects. Like other types of concrete, it can be used to join two different components or to provide a structure or base. The material is used in electrical or industrial construction where the concrete needs to last a long time and be resistant to many types of corrosion.