Study of the viscoelastic nature of polymer concrete through an analysis of the microstructure and fundamental mechanical properties

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2006

Authors

san-jose, jt (Author) Other; ferreira, ajm (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Polymer Engineering

Vol. 26 No. 6

Pages: 723-741

ISSN: 0334-6447

Publisher: Walter De Gruyter

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FOS: Natural sciences > Chemical sciences

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Authenticus ID: P-004-HMH

Abstract (EN): This paper deals with the study of a high performance concrete formed by a polymer matrix based on isophthalic and orthophthalic polyester resin, acting as a binder. It describes the properties of two specific polyester polymer concretes, which were tested by using different experimental techniques such as porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy. Likewise, characterisation in a macro-scale was carried out to define the fundamental mechanical properties. On the other hand, and due to the viscoelastic nature of the polymer resins used, we tested the deformability under compression loads, usually presented in real structures (own weight, permanent loads, etc.). Finally, several factors are taken into consideration in order to identify fundamental aspects to bear in mind for future designs.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19