Impregnation of concrete with hot epoxy resins

Impregnation of concrete with two types of hot epoxy resins was investigated. Compared with the more commonly used acrylics, epoxies offer reduced danger from fumes, fire and explosion. Economic advantages due to the reduction or elimination of the post-drying cool-down period are also afforded by t...

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Published in:Cement and concrete research 1983-01, Vol.13 (5), p.721-727
Main Authors: Moore, G.R., Kline, D.E., Cady, P.D., Weyers, R.E., Blankenhorn, P.R.
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Language:English
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Summary:Impregnation of concrete with two types of hot epoxy resins was investigated. Compared with the more commonly used acrylics, epoxies offer reduced danger from fumes, fire and explosion. Economic advantages due to the reduction or elimination of the post-drying cool-down period are also afforded by the epoxy. This study revealed that an aliphatic-based epoxy impregnant at 105°C displays an uptake rate approaching that of acrylic monomers. However, the narrow span between the polymerization and degradation temperatures could limit applicability.
ISSN:0008-8846
1873-3948
DOI:10.1016/0008-8846(83)90063-7