ACI 548.1R 09:2009 Edition
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548.1R-09: Guide for the Use of Polymers in Concrete
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| ACI | 2009 | 34 |
This guide presents information on how to use polymers in concrete to improve some characteristics of the hardened concrete. Recommendations are included for polymer-impregnated concrete, polymer concrete,polymer-cement concrete, and safety considerations for the use of polymers in concrete. Information is provided on types of materials and their storage, handling, and use, as well as concrete formulations, equipment to be used, construction procedures, and applications. Glossaries of terms and abbreviations are also included. Keywords: bridge deck; durability; latex; monomer; polymer; polymerconcrete; polymerization; repair.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 3 | CONTENTS |
| 4 | CHAPTER 1— INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE 1.1— Introduction 1.2—Scope CHAPTER 2— DEFINITIONS, ABBREVATIONS, AND ACRONYMS 2.1—Definitions |
| 5 | 2.2—Acronyms and abbreviations CHAPTER 3— POLYMER-IMPREGNATED CONCRETE 3.1— Introduction |
| 6 | 3.2—Concrete requirements for impregnation 3.3—Monomer systems 3.3.1 Viscosity |
| 7 | 3.3.2 Vapor pressure 3.3.3 Chemical stability 3.3.4 Toxicological considerations 3.4—Additives and modifiers 3.4.1 Plasticizers and extenders 3.4.2 Cross-linking agents 3.4.3 Catalysts 3.4.4 Initiators 3.4.5 Silane coupling agents 3.5—Polymerization techniques |
| 8 | 3.5.1 Thermal-catalytic method 3.5.2 Promoted-catalytic method 3.5.3 Radiation method 3.6—Partially impregnated concrete 3.6.1 Applications of partial impregnation 3.6.2 Characteristics of partially impregnated concrete |
| 9 | 3.6.3 Limitations of partial impregnation |
| 10 | 3.6.4 Monomers and polymers for partial impregnation 3.6.5 Partial impregnation process 3.6.5.1 Surface preparation 3.6.5.2 Concrete drying 3.6.5.3 Concrete cooling 3.6.5.4 Monomer soaking 3.6.5.5 Polymerization |
| 11 | 3.6.5.6 Cleanup 3.6.6 Depth of impregnation 3.7—Fully impregnated concrete 3.7.1 Applications for fully impregnated concrete 3.7.2 Characteristics of fully impregnated concrete 3.7.3 Limitations of full impregnation 3.7.4 Monomers and polymers for full impregnation |
| 12 | 3.7.5 Full impregnation process 3.7.5.1 Surface preparation 3.7.5.2 Concrete drying 3.7.5.3 Concrete cooling 3.7.5.4 Monomer soaking 3.7.5.5 Polymerization 3.7.5.6 Cleanup 3.7.6 Depth of impregnation 3.8—Encapsulation techniques to reduce monomer losses |
| 13 | CHAPTER 4— POLYMER CONCRETE 4.1— Introduction 4.2—Polymer concrete repair materials 4.2.1 Surface evaluation |
| 14 | 4.2.2 Surface preparation 4.2.3 Formwork 4.2.4 Polymer concrete formulations 4.2.5 Polymer concrete components 4.2.5.1 Catalysts for monomers and resins |
| 15 | 4.2.5.2 Initiators for monomers and resins 4.2.5.3 Epoxy compounds 4.2.5.4 Epoxy compounds’ curing characteristics 4.2.5.5 Aggregates 4.2.6 Polymer concrete placement 4.2.6.1 Dry pack placement 4.2.6.2 Premix placement 4.2.6.3 Prepackaged PC 4.2.7 Cleaning of tools 4.3—Polymer concrete overlays |
| 16 | 4.3.1 Surface evaluation 4.3.2 Surface preparation 4.3.3 Polymer concrete formulations 4.3.4 Types of polymer-concrete overlays 4.3.4.1 Thin, sand-filled resin overlays 4.3.4.2 Polymer-seal-coat overlay 4.3.4.3 Premixed polymer-concrete overlay 4.3.4.4 Prepackaged polymer-mortar overlays 4.3.5 Cleaning of tools 4.3.6 Safety 4.4—Precast polymer concrete |
| 17 | 4.4.1 Precast polymer-concrete formulations 4.4.2 Formwork 4.4.3 Vibration 4.4.4 Mixers 4.4.5 Finishing |
| 18 | 4.4.6 Plant design and safety CHAPTER 5— POLYMER PORTLAND-CEMENT CONCRETE ( PPCC) 5.1— Introduction 5.2—Polymer-cement concrete polymers 5.2.1 Latexes 5.2.1.1 Polyvinyl acetate 5.2.1.2 Vinyl acetate copolymers 5.2.1.3 Acrylic esters and copolymers (PAE and S-A) 5.2.1.4 Styrene-butadiene copolymers (S-B) 5.2.2 Redispersible powders |
| 19 | 5.2.3 Epoxy resins 5.3—Polymer-cement concrete applications 5.3.1 Bridge and parking-garage decks 5.3.2 Floors 5.3.3 Walls 5.3.4 Water-resistant renderings 5.3.5 Tile mortars and grouts 5.3.6 Repair 5.4—Mixture proportioning 5.4.1 Polymer-cement concrete |
| 20 | 5.4.2 Polymer-cement mortar 5.4.3 Polymer-cement cementitious coatings 5.5—Construction procedures 5.5.1 Bridge decks 5.5.2 Parking garages 5.5.3 Floors 5.5.4 Repair 5.6—Quality control CHAPTER 6— SAFETY ASPECTS CONCERNING USE OF POLYMERS IN CONCRETE 6.1— Introduction |
| 21 | 6.2—Chemicals 6.2.1 Monomers |
| 22 | 6.2.2 Catalysts |
| 23 | 6.2.3 Initiators |
| 24 | 6.2.4 Latex 6.2.5 Epoxy 6.3—Construction practices 6.3.1 General |
| 25 | 6.3.2 Storage and handling |
| 26 | 6.3.3 Disposal 6.4—Other hazards |
| 27 | 6.5—Summary CHAPTER 7— REFERENCES 7.1—Referenced standards and reports |
| 28 | 7.2—Cited references |
