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Title: Polymer Concrete: A Historic Artifact?

Author(s): R. C. Prusinski and C. Bodea

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 214

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 101-110

Keywords: architectural precast panels; curtain walls; polymer concrete

DOI: 10.14359/12764

Date: 6/17/2003

Abstract:
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.