Research Article
Feb 1975
Polymer-Impregnated Concrete: Laboratory Studies
Authors: Einar Dahl-Jorgensen, Wai F. Chen, M.ASCE, John A. Manson, Yu-Nan Liu, and John W. VanderhoffAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 101, Issue 1
Abstract
It was shown that: (1) stress-strain behavior could be varied over a wide range, from ductile to brittle, by using combinations of a plasticizing or crosslinking comonomer with methyl methacrylate, or both; (2) the presence of a realistic level of salt (up to 1%) in concrete has little effect on polymer loading and mechanical properties, but requires more rigorous drying; (3) while high temperatures (750°F) accelerate drying but decrease strength, subsequent polymer impregnation essentially yields a PIC with properties similar to a conventionally dried material; and (4) salt penetration (short-time, static) in mortars is reduced an order of magnitude by polymer impregnation, regardless of whether the polymer is glassy or rubbery. Thus, a strong PIC can be prepared under a variety of drying and salt contamination conditions and the mechanical behavior of PIC can be tailored to various specifications.
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Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 101 • Issue 1 • February 1975
Pages: 29 - 45
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Feb 1975
Published online: Feb 5, 2021
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Einar Dahl-Jorgensen
Research Asst., Fritz Engrg. Lab., Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa.
Wai F. Chen, M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa.
John A. Manson
Prof., Chmn., and Dir., Polymer Lab., Materials Research Center, Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa.
Yu-Nan Liu
Research Asst., Dept. of Chemical Engrg., Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa.
John W. Vanderhoff
Prof., Chmn., and Assoc. Dir., Center for Surface Coatings Research, Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa.
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