Chemistry and Technology of Thermosetting Polymers in Construction Applications

Polymeric products are used widely in the construction industry, because they offer a range of desirable performance properties not available from traditional materials. Development of these products continues in a number of major research and development programmes within the construction materials sector, aimed at improving the performance, durability and applicational properties of these materials. It seems certain that their use will increase as their overall performance is developed and as the industry becomes more familiar with the techniques required to apply these materials and the benefits they offer.
The purpose of this book is to familiarise the reader with the range of thermosetting polymeric materials available for construction applications, and to provide sound information on the properties and applications of these important materials.
Professional engineers involved in the specification, application and testing of these materials will find this book a compact, authoritative and comprehensive source of information on these materials. Chemists and technologists involved in developing new or improved formulations will find in this book much to inform their work, particularly in the important area of applicational properties.

Inhalt
1 Introduction.- 1.1 General discussion.- 1.2 Market review.- References.- 2 Chemistry of polymers.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Epoxies.- 2.3 Polyurethanes.- 2.4 Acrylics.- 2.5 Silicones.- 2.6 Polysulphides.- 2.7 Alkyds.- 2.8 Unsaturated polyesters.- References.- Further reading.- 3 Epoxies in the construction industry.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Properties of cured epoxies.- 3.3 Epoxy repair mortars.- 3.4 Epoxy adhesives.- 3.5 Epoxy injections for cracked concrete.- 3.6 Epoxy coatings.- 3.7 Epoxy floorings.- 3.8 Epoxy putty.- 3.9 Epoxy grouts.- 3.10 Epoxy anchoring systems.- 3.11 Epoxy sealants.- 3.12 Water-borne epoxy systems.- 3.13 Epoxycement systems.- 3.14 Epoxies for road resurfacing.- 3.15 Epoxy-coated reinforcing bars.- 3.16 Elastic epoxy systems for crack bridging.- 3.17 Epoxies in marine environments.- 3.18 Epoxies in the food industry.- 3.19 Epoxies for use with potable water.- 3.20 Epoxyzinc-rich primers.- 3.21 Health and safety.- References.- 4 Polyurethanes in the construction industry.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Poylurethane sealants.- 4.3 Polyurethane coatings.- 4.4 Pitchpolyurethane coatings.- 4.5 Polyurethane floor toppings.- 4.6 Polyurethane adhesives.- 4.7 Polyurethane floorings.- 4.8 Polyurethane waterproofing systems.- 4.9 Polyurethane roof coatings.- 4.10 Polyurethane leak sealers and crack-injection systems.- 4.11 Polyurethane foams in the construction industry.- 4.12 Aqueous polyurethane systems.- 4.13 Health and safety.- References.- 5 Acrylics in the construction industry.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Properties.- 5.3 Solvent-based acrylic sealants.- 5.4 Water-based acrylic sealants.- 5.5 Methacrylate-based products.- 5.6 Acrylic coatings.- 5.7 Acrylics as cement modifiers.- 5.8 Acrylic latex as an asphalt modifier.- 5.9 Acrylic constructionadhesives.- 5.10 Acrylic floor-care polymers.- 5.11 Health and safety.- References.- 6 Silicones in the construction industry.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Properties.- 6.3 Silicone sealants.- 6.4 Silicone masonry water repellents.- 6.5 Silicone coatings.- 6.6 Health and safety.- References.- Further reading.- 7 Polysulphides in the construction industry.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Properties.- 7.3 Polysulphide sealants.- 7.4 End-uses for polysulphide sealants.- 7.5 Polysulphide coatings.- 7.6 Health and safety.- References.- Further reading.- 8 Alkyds in the construction industry.- 8.1 Alkyd coatings.- 8.2 Health and safety.- References.- 9 Polyesters in the construction industry.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Properties.- 9.3 Anchoring grouts.- 9.4 Polyester coatings.- 9.5 Polyester concretes.- 9.6 Polyester loop and lighting sealants.- 9.7 Health and safety.- References.- 10 Hybrid polymers.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Epoxypolysulphides.- 10.3 Epoxypolyurethanes.- 10.4 Epoxyacrylates.- 10.5 Polyurethaneacrylics.- 10.6 Silylated urethanes.- 10.7 Vinylepoxies.- References.- Appendix A Glossary.- Appendix B Conversion tables.- Appendix C Standards and standards organisations.- C.1 Addresses of some standards organisations.- C.2 Standards.- C.2.1 Some useful testing standards.- C.2.2 ASTM standards for sealants and waterproofing.- C.2.3 International standards (ISO).- C.2.4 ASTM tests for resin mortars, grouts and monolithic surfaces.- C.2.5 BS tests for repair mortars, grouts and floorings.- C.2.6 Coatings: miscellaneous test methods.- C.2.7 Selected Japanese Standards (in English).