Stress-strain behaviour of unconfined polymer concrete
Paper
Paper/Presentation Title | Stress-strain behaviour of unconfined polymer concrete |
---|---|
Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Lokuge, Weena (Author) and Aravinthan, Thiru (Author) |
Editors | Smith, Scott |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | Byron Bay, Australia |
ISBN | 9780994152008 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://scu.edu.au/acmsm23/index.php/11 |
Conference/Event | 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23) |
Event Details | Rank B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B |
Event Details | 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23) Parent Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials Delivery In person Event Date 09 to end of 12 Dec 2014 Event Location Byron Bay, Australia |
Abstract | Polymer concrete is becoming popular as a new construction material due to its high compressive, tensile and flexural strengths, short curing time, impact resistance, chemical resistance and freeze-thaw durability. It is reported to have used in a range of civil and structural applications such as bridge decking, concrete crack repair, pavement overlays, hazardous waste containers, waste water pipes and decorative construction panels. However its use can be limited due to the fact that well-agreed stress-strain relationships are not widely available. A research program has been initiated to improve fundamental understanding of this material and to provide the knowledge required for its broad utilization. In the experimental part of this project, two types of resins (polyester and epoxy resin) combined with fly ash and sand were used to make the organic polymer concrete mortar. These mortar samples were tested for the compressive stress-strain relationship of polymer based concrete. This paper investigates the applicability of currently available stress strain relationships to predict the behaviour of polymer concrete observed in the experimental component of this project. Ultimately it describes a constitutive model for unconfined polymer concrete. |
Keywords | polymer concrete, stress-strain relationship, polyester, epoxy |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400510. Structural engineering |
401609. Polymers and plastics | |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2x78/stress-strain-behaviour-of-unconfined-polymer-concrete
Download files
1768
total views118
total downloads0
views this month0
downloads this month