Latex-modified concretes and mortars.

Author(s)
Ramakrishnan, V.
Year
Abstract

Latex-modified mortars (LMM) and concretes (LMC) were developed to minimise or to completely eliminate the weaknesses of portland cement mortars and concretes. Because of this improved performance, latex modified mortars and concretes are being used increasingly in bridge-deck overlays, in repair and rehabilitation work, and in the construction of new pavements, garages, marine facilities and tunnel and pipe linings. Basic information about the characterization of LMM and LMC are presented in this synthesis, together with past applications and performances, and prospective new applications. It is concluded that LMM and LMC, particularly SBR latex modified concrete for bridge-deck overlays, are safe, durable, beneficial and economical. There is an urgent need to develop standards, specifications and guides for use.

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Library number
C 9557 [electronic version only] /32 / IRRD 893988
Source

Washington, D.C., National Research Council NRC, Transportation Research Board TRB, 1992, 58 p., 132 ref.; National Cooperative Highway Research Program NCHRP, Synthesis of Highway Practice ; Report 179 / NCHRP Project 20-5 FY 1988 (Topic 20-12) - ISSN 0547-5570 / ISBN 0-309-05303-X

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