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Durability of polymer-based materials in concrete structures

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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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Subjectpolymer, degradation, concrete structures; Concrete
Abstract
Polymer-based materials are being widely used in the building industry in various forms such as coatings, membranes, adhesives, sealants, etc. As is well known, these materials can be 'tailored' by the formulator to suit various applications. In this paper, the author describes the specific mechanisms of degradation that a polymer based material can be subjected to and the consequent defects. He argues that to assure predictable performance, the designer must have a good knowledge and understanding of the properties of polymers, how the materials will interact with the environment in service, and a clear description of maintenance procedures and intervals.
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  • Indian Concrete Journal 75, no. January 1 (1 January 2001): 49–56.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 43137
NRC-IRC-13716
NPARC number20378775
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