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Document: 

SP104-05

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

C. Vipulanandan and N. Dharmarajan

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

The influence of a silane coupling agent on the mechanical properties of polyester polymer concrete with and without glass fiber reinforcement has been investigated. The silane was incorporated into the polymer concrete systems either by pretreating the aggregates and fibers or by directly adding it into the resin (integral addition method). The flexural properties of polyester polymer and polymer concrete were studied in four-point bending (third point loading) at room temperature. The results indicate that the silane treated aggregate systems increase in flexural strength by more than 50 percent when compared to the untreated systems. The increase in strength is also dependent on the amount of polymer in the polymer concrete. At equivalent loading levels of silane, superior flexural properties were obtained with the pretreatment method than with the integral addition method. The improvement in strength due to the silane coupling agent is explained in terms of chemical interaction between the polymeric matrix and filler. Addition of glass fibers enhances the strength, stiffness and toughness of polyester polymer concrete, and silane treatment of glass fibers helps to further enhance these properties. Behavior models are proposed to predict the enhanced flexural strength of polyester polymer concrete due to pretreatment, integral addition and fiber reinforcement.

DOI:

10.14359/10012


Document: 

SP104-13

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

John M. Scanlon

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

Most concrete evaluated in the laboratory is prepared and handled under tightly controlled environmental conditions (moist cured at 73.4 ñ 3 deg F) from the time of molding until the moment of test. However, very little concrete is actually mixed, transpo

DOI:

10.14359/1732


Document: 

SP104-14

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

John H. Lawder and Robert F. Adams

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

The organization and procedures used in the quality production of about 8 million cubic yards of concrete of all kinds for the California Water Project are described. These included design aspects, specifications, the concrete laboratory, and construction

DOI:

10.14359/1733


Document: 

SP104

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

Editor: Grant T. Halvorsen

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

SP-104 This ACI volume provides engineers, contractors, and architects insight into the problems and solutions associated with high quality concrete construction. The infrastructure can not be built too well, and what little extra it may take to build in that extra assured quality is an investment of high return. Quality is often talked about--but follow through is often lacking. Concrete and Concrete Construction, a collection of 16 papers, explores in detail the various steps involved in assuring the best possible results. Topics covered include: improving concrete quality with silica fume, design for strength variability, how to obtain quality concrete, under water concreting, curing of concrete, effects of construction practice on concrete-steel bond, and consolidation of concrete. In addition, subjects such as controlling concrete during hot and cold weather, and code requirements for crack control are covered extensively.

DOI:

10.14359/14138


Document: 

SP104-12

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

Luc R. Taerwe

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

Usually it is assumed that consecutive concrete strength values are independent. However, the analysis of five extensive concrete strength records, with a number of observations ranging between 534 and 1786, reveals that significant serial correlation is

DOI:

10.14359/1618


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