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.<\/p>\n
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| 3<\/td>\n | CONTENTS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 4<\/td>\n | CHAPTER 1\u2014 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE 1.1\u2014 Introduction 1.2\u2014Scope CHAPTER 2\u2014 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVATIONS, AND ACRONYMS 2.1\u2014Definitions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 5<\/td>\n | 2.2\u2014Acronyms and abbreviations CHAPTER 3\u2014 POLYMER-IMPREGNATED CONCRETE 3.1\u2014 Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 6<\/td>\n | 3.2\u2014Concrete requirements for impregnation 3.3\u2014Monomer systems 3.3.1 Viscosity <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 7<\/td>\n | 3.3.2 Vapor pressure 3.3.3 Chemical stability 3.3.4 Toxicological considerations 3.4\u2014Additives 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\u2014Polymerization techniques <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 8<\/td>\n | 3.5.1 Thermal-catalytic method 3.5.2 Promoted-catalytic method 3.5.3 Radiation method 3.6\u2014Partially impregnated concrete 3.6.1 Applications of partial impregnation 3.6.2 Characteristics of partially impregnated concrete <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 9<\/td>\n | 3.6.3 Limitations of partial impregnation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 10<\/td>\n | 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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 11<\/td>\n | 3.6.5.6 Cleanup 3.6.6 Depth of impregnation 3.7\u2014Fully 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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 12<\/td>\n | 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\u2014Encapsulation techniques to reduce monomer losses <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 13<\/td>\n | CHAPTER 4\u2014 POLYMER CONCRETE 4.1\u2014 Introduction 4.2\u2014Polymer concrete repair materials 4.2.1 Surface evaluation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 14<\/td>\n | 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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 15<\/td>\n | 4.2.5.2 Initiators for monomers and resins 4.2.5.3 Epoxy compounds 4.2.5.4 Epoxy compounds\u2019 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\u2014Polymer concrete overlays <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 16<\/td>\n | 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\u2014Precast polymer concrete <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 17<\/td>\n | 4.4.1 Precast polymer-concrete formulations 4.4.2 Formwork 4.4.3 Vibration 4.4.4 Mixers 4.4.5 Finishing <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 18<\/td>\n | 4.4.6 Plant design and safety CHAPTER 5\u2014 POLYMER PORTLAND-CEMENT CONCRETE ( PPCC) 5.1\u2014 Introduction 5.2\u2014Polymer-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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 19<\/td>\n | 5.2.3 Epoxy resins 5.3\u2014Polymer-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\u2014Mixture proportioning 5.4.1 Polymer-cement concrete <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 20<\/td>\n | 5.4.2 Polymer-cement mortar 5.4.3 Polymer-cement cementitious coatings 5.5\u2014Construction procedures 5.5.1 Bridge decks 5.5.2 Parking garages 5.5.3 Floors 5.5.4 Repair 5.6\u2014Quality control CHAPTER 6\u2014 SAFETY ASPECTS CONCERNING USE OF POLYMERS IN CONCRETE 6.1\u2014 Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 21<\/td>\n | 6.2\u2014Chemicals 6.2.1 Monomers <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 22<\/td>\n | 6.2.2 Catalysts <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 23<\/td>\n | 6.2.3 Initiators <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 24<\/td>\n | 6.2.4 Latex 6.2.5 Epoxy 6.3\u2014Construction practices 6.3.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 25<\/td>\n | 6.3.2 Storage and handling <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 26<\/td>\n | 6.3.3 Disposal 6.4\u2014Other hazards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 27<\/td>\n | 6.5\u2014Summary CHAPTER 7\u2014 REFERENCES 7.1\u2014Referenced standards and reports <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 28<\/td>\n | 7.2\u2014Cited references <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 548.1R-09: Guide for the Use of Polymers in Concrete<\/b><\/p>\n |