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Title:	Physical and mechanical properties of a new type of polymer concrete
Author:	Khoo, Kyan Bin
View Online:	njit-etd1986-031 (iii, 69 pages ~ 1.5 MB pdf)
Department:	Department of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Environmental Science
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Engineering Science
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Lin, Chen-Chong (Committee chair) Huang, Ching-Rong (Committee member) Kristol, David S. (Committee member)
Date:	1986-05
Keywords:	Polymer-impregnated concrete Concrete Concrete -- Testing
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	A new type of Polymer concrete is an admixture of a special Latex, Portland cement and Sand. It has high bond strength, quick curing, durability and adequate strength. The Mechanical and Physical properties were investigated in this paper. Reinforcement with Glassfiber was done and its properties compared to those of control specimens. The heat generation in Polymer Concrete (PC) and its relationship with the properties of PC was also investigated. A new type of Polymer concrete is an admixture of a special Latex, Portland cement and Sand. It has high bond strength, quick curing, durability and adequate strength. The Mechanical and Physical properties were investigated in this paper. Reinforcement with Glassfiber was done and its properties compared to those of control specimens. The heat generation in Polymer Concrete (PC) and its relationship with the properties of PC was also investigated. The effect of the heat of reaction, catalyst and the promoter on the strength of polymer concrete was also investigated in this research.