The Influence of Environmental Conditions on Creep Behaviour of Polymer Mortars
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11113/mjce.v11.15620Abstract
The.re sults of a study on the influence of environmental conditions on the creep
behaviour of polymer mortars are pre sented. The compression creep behaviour
is examined on six types of filled epoxy resins systems commonly used in the
con struction industry, using a simple spring-loaded system. The creep
behaviours are examined at WOC and 30°C with 45% and 60% RH. The creep
behaviour at laboratory ambient condition is also included. Compressive
strength re sults are also determined.
The results indicate that 'the composition of polymer influences the creep
behaviour of polymer mortars. The influence of temperature is more significant
than the humidity on the creep behaviour
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