Title: Fiberglass Surface Bonding

Author(s): Thomas E. Pecuil and Henry N. Marsh, Jr.

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 44

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 363-374

Keywords: bonding; cements; compressive strength; concrete blocks; construction; fire resistance; flexural strength; freeze-thaw durability; glass fibers; impact strength; masonry walls; mix proportioning; mortarless masonry; reinforcing materials

DOI: 10.14359/17905

Date: 1/1/1974

Abstract:
Fiberglass surface bonding is a new block construction techinque. It involves dry stacking a concrete block wall without mortar in the joints between the block and, after the wall is erected, troweling a very thin coating of a cement-lime mixture reinforced with alkali resistant glass fibers on both sides of the wall. . .The data presented indicates the surface bonded wall results in improved physical properties and reduced installed cost.