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Polymer concrete and polymer mortar using resins based on recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)
Author(s) -
Rebeiz K. S.,
Fowler D. W.,
Paul D. R.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1992.070440919
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , portland cement , polymer , mortar , polyester , absorption of water , shrinkage , polyethylene terephthalate , compressive strength , polymer concrete , durability , cement
Fundamental properties of polymer concrete (PC) and polymer mortar (PM) made from unsaturated polyester resins based on recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, are described. Mechanical properties investigated include strength, modulus of elasticity, ductility index, Poisson's ratio, coefficient of thermal expansion, shrinkage, and exotherm. Durability properties include chemical resistance, water absorption, sand‐blast resistance, and thermal cycles of thin overlays on portland cement concrete slabs. Resins based on recycled PET offer the possibility of a lower source cost for forming useful PC and PM (PC/PM) based products. The recycling of PET in PC and PM would also help alleviate an environmental problem and save energy.