Title:
Fibrillated Polypropylene Reinforced Cement-Based Products
Author(s):
A. Vittone
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
9
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
43-45
Keywords:
cements; composite materials; polypropylene; production methods; reinforcing materials; sheets; General
DOI:
Date:
9/1/1987
Abstract:
Cement-based products reinforced with continuous fibrillated polypropylene networks offer a safe alternative to asbestos cement products. The high strength and toughness of this new composite material will permit its use in fields previously closed to cement sheet products.