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The compressive strength of a new ureaformaldehyde-based polymer concrete

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Standard test specimens of ureaformaldehyde-based polymer concrete (PC) prepared with various amounts of ureaformaldehyde (UF) resin and cured at temperatures in the range 90 to 150 ° C for periods up to 21 d were tested in compression. The PC having a resin content of 8% and cured at 110 ° C for about 7 d, developed an ultimate compressive strength of 37 M Pa. The strength values of PC specimens are compared with those of Portland cement concrete (PCC) specimens prepared with different water/cement ratios and mix proportions. For certain mixes the compressive strength of PCC is surpassed by that of PC having a similar binder content and comparable workability.

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    A. A. Alzaydi & S. A. Shihata

  2. Chemical Engineering Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    T. Alp

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Alzaydi, A.A., Shihata, S.A. & Alp, T. The compressive strength of a new ureaformaldehyde-based polymer concrete. J Mater Sci 25, 2851–2856 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00584892

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