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Document:
SP214-08
Date:
June 17, 2003
Author(s):
A. O. Kaeding
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
214
Abstract:
A cast in place reinforced concrete building built in 1913 was repaired in 1975 using polymer impregnation, epoxy crack injection and epoxy grouting. The project is an example of using polymer impregnation to restore severely deteriorated, under-strength concrete. Original plans were to extend the useful life of the building by 15 years. This paper briefly reports that the building has been in service for 28 years since the restoration and is being replaced this year because it is no longer large enough. The building remains serviceable and there has been discussions of historic preservation after the new facility is completed.
DOI:
10.14359/12763
SP214-09
R. C. Prusinski and C. Bodea
The earliest use of polymers in concrete may date back to ancient Egypt. Modern day use of polymer concrete for architectural precast products began in 1957 with precast polymer concrete curtain wall panels. Applications may be found nearly worldwide.
10.14359/12764
SP214-10
D. W. Fowler
Concrete-polymer materials that include polymer-impregnated concrete (PIC), polymer concrete (PC) and polymer-modified concrete (PMC), have been developed within the past 50 years. PIC, which started out with great promise, has essentially disappeared from the scene. PC has been widely used for repairs, floor and bridge overlays, and precast components, but has not achieved the volume of use that had been projected. PMC has been widely used for overlays and repairs, including spray-on applications. There are many potential applications for the future related to materials processing and applications, which will ensure these materials will continue to be important in the construction field.
10.14359/12765
SP214-11
C. Bodea
A novel and innovative use of polymer concrete to precast a dome is described. The finished dome meets architectural criteria for the project and is lightweight and durable, making field installation easier and faster. The project demonstrates the versatility of architectural precast polymer concrete.
10.14359/12766
SP214-12
D. A. Schmidt
Acrylic polymers are widely recognized for their excellent UV durability and water resistance properties. When acrylic polymers are used as modifiers in Portland cement formulations, those polymer properties translate into excellent long-term outdoor durability and wet adhesion durability in the modified concrete. A number of lab prepared series of acrylic polymer modified portland cement formulations have been placed in outdoor exposure and tested periodically for the durability of various properties. Some of these experimental series have been on exposure for as long as 30 years. The results of these studies indicate that acrylic polymers are the ideal cement modifiers with respect to outdoor durability and wet adhesion durability.
10.14359/12767
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