Experimental study of mechanical properties of polyester polymer concrete, application to its flexural response.

• 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: 705-722

ISSN: 0334-6447

Publisher: Walter De Gruyter

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-004-HMG

Abstract (EN): The paper deals with an experimental study of the behaviour of polyester polymer concrete (PPC). The paper describes the properties of the materials (concrete and its reinforcement), which were tested using different experimental techniques such as porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Likewise, characterisation as macro-scale was carried out to define the basic mechanical properties of the material (modulus of elasticity, stress-strain curve, ultimate strength and bond). Based on the mechanical properties, the ultimate bearing capacity of reinforced PPC beams was estimated under bending loads.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 18