Repair, Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation Research Program. Latex Admixtures for Portland Cement Concrete and Mortar
Author | : Dennis L. Bean |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 38 |
Release | : 1986 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:227684588 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Download or read book Repair, Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation Research Program. Latex Admixtures for Portland Cement Concrete and Mortar written by Dennis L. Bean and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A latex used as an admixture in portland cement concrete or mortar is a water-emulsion organic polymer. This polymer emulsion will coalesce to form a continuous film within the matrix of the paste and around the aggregate, thus producing greater tensile and flexural strength and a more durable material (because it acts as a moisture barrier to the entry of liquid water but allows water vapor to migrate out). A literature search was conducted to collect information about latex admixtures and some minor laboratory testing was performed to corroborate some of the literature findings.