Research Article
Jun 1974
A Polymer as a Surface Treatment for Concrete
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 100, Issue 6
Abstract
It was determined in this research that a Portland cement concrete surface could be treated with methyl-methacrylate in monomer form and then polymerized in situ by natural sunlight. The penetration of the methyl-methacrylate was 0.4 in. nominally with about 50% of the initial loading being polymerized in the concrete surface. The following conclusions were made: (1) it is feasible to use methyl-methacrylate as a surface treatment for Portland cement concrete; (2) such treatment will not significantly increase the strength characteristics of the concrete; (3) such treatment will significantly reduce the amount of water absorbed through the surface of the concrete; (4) such treatment will improve the durability of the surface; and (5) such treatment will reduce the skid-resistance of the surface.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 100 • Issue 6 • June 1974
Pages: 1205 - 1210
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© 1974 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jun 1974
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Alvin H. Meyer, AM.ASCE
Asst. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, Tex.
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