Repair, Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation Research Program. Latex Admixtures for Portland Cement Concrete and Mortar.

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171352

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  • Dennis L. Bean
  • Tony B. Husbands

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  • Alkenes
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Compressive Strength
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  • Environment
  • Flexural Strength
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Polymeric Films
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  • Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins
  • Water Vapor
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