Title:
Mechanical Properties of Polymer Concrete Systems Made With Recycled Plastic
Author(s):
Karim S. Rebeiz, David W. Fowler, and Donald R. Paul
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
91
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
40-45
Keywords:
failure; mechanical properties; plastics, polymers, and resins; polyester resins; polymer concrete; quality control; recycling; Materials Research
DOI:
10.14359/4448
Date:
1/1/1994
Abstract:
The mechanical properties of various polymer concrete (PC) systems using unsaturated polyester resins based on recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste were evaluated. Resins using recycled PET offer the possibility of a lower source cost of materials for making useful PC products. Also, the recycling of PET in PC would help solve some of the solid waste problems posed by plastics and save energy.