Abstract: Polymer concrete (PC) is used in the construction of structural elements. Applications include wall panels to carry wind and seismic loads; underground vaults that must resist lateral earth pressure; vault and utility box covers that are required to resist vehicle loads; machine tool components subject to a wide range of loadings; and railroad ties to resist static and dynamic rail loads. Structural uses of PC components involve flexure, shear, bearing, and deflections. Creep, fatigue, and service temperature are important aspects of these mechanisms. A need for defining and understanding polymer concrete's structural properties and behavior therefore exists. Standards and codes governing design with polymer concrete have not yet been developed.

Contents: Chapter 1 - Historic Development

Chapter 2 - Materials and Properties

*Materials for structural polymer concrete

*Polymer concrete types

*Mechanical properties

*Chemical and physical characteristics

*Standards and guides applicable to polymer concrete

*Safety

*Regulatory matters

*Materials research

*Suggested additional research

Chapter 3 - Structural Members

*Flexural members

*Compression members

*Reinforced polymer concrete

*Unreinforced polymer concrete

*Sandwich panels

Chapter 4 - Applications in structures

*Architectural panels and facades

*Transportation

*Electrical insulators

*Utility structures

*Hydraulic structures

*Hazardous waste containment

*Machine tools

Chapter 5 - Glossary of terms

Chapter 6 - References

*Recommended references

*Reference organizations

*Cited references

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