Physical and Mechanical Properties of Carboxylated Styrene-butadiene Emulsion Modified Portland Cement Used in Road Base Construction

This article presents the test results for the physical and mechanical properties and fracture toughness of polymer-modified hydraulically-bound mixtures (HBM) produced with Portland cement for road base layers. The modifier used was a redispersible polymer powder (RPP) based on a vinyl ethylene acetate (EVA) copolymer obtained by spray drying. A three-level full factorial design with two factors was applied to determine the contents of Portland cement and polymer powder in the cement-bound mixture (CBM). Both Portland cement and polymer powder were added at three levels: 0%, 2%, and 4%. The assessment included basic physical properties (water absorption, density, and bulk density) and mechanical properties (stiffness modulus, axial compressive strength, and indirect tensile strength) of the CBM. Particular attention was paid to the assessment of fracture toughness in the semi-circular bending test. The results of the research show that polymer powder positively influenced the mechanical properties of CBM by improving its cohesion while maintaining its stiffness. Another benefit coming from the use of polymer powder was the CBM’s increased resistance to cracking, which is the desired characteristic from the perspective of pavement durability.

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Modelling heavy metal and anion effects on physical and mechanical properties of Portland cement by means of factorial experiments

Environmental Technology ◽

10.1080/09593330309385554 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 231-239 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. Polettini ◽

R. Pomi

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Portland Cement ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Factorial Experiments

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Novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber/acrylic rubber blends to improve mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and swelling behavior for oil sealing applications

Polymers and Polymer Composites ◽

10.1177/09673911211031351 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 096739112110313

Author(s):

Ahmed Abdel-Hakim ◽

Soma A el-Mogy ◽

Ahmed I Abou-Kandil

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Crosslink Density ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽

Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽

Butadiene Rubber ◽

Rubber Blends ◽

Dynamic Mechanical ◽

Oil Resistance ◽

Styrene Butadiene

Blending of rubber is an important route to modify properties of individual elastomeric components in order to obtain optimum chemical, physical, and mechanical properties. In this study, a novel modification of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is made by employing acrylic rubber (ACM) to obtain blends of outstanding mechanical, dynamic, and oil resistance properties. In order to achieve those properties, we used a unique vulcanizing system that improves the crosslink density between both polymers and enhances the dynamic mechanical properties as well as its resistance to both motor and break oils. Static mechanical measurements, tensile strength, elongation at break, and hardness are improved together with dynamic mechanical properties investigated using dynamic mechanical analyses. We also proposed a mechanism for the improvement of crosslink density and consequently oil resistance properties. This opens new opportunities for using SBR/ACM blends in oil sealing applications that requires rigorous mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties.

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Basic Physical and Mechanical Properties of Composites Based on Three Different Cements

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.677.186 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 677 ◽

pp. 186-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Monika Čáchová ◽

Eva Vejmelková ◽

Kateřina Šestáková ◽

Pavel Reiterman ◽

Martin Keppert ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Portland Cement ◽

Open Porosity ◽

Mercury Porosimetry ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Mineralogical Composition ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Vacuum Saturation ◽

Saturation Method ◽

Properties Of Composites

This article is focused on cement based composites. Two cements differing in mineralogical composition are utilised as main binder in composites mixtures. Results of measured physical parameters of studied materials are presented. For the sake of comparison, a reference material with Portland cement was also prepared. Basic physical properties (measured by water vacuum saturation method and by helium pycnometry), characterizations of pore system (determined by mercury porosimetry) and mechanical properties are the matter of this study. Composites show various open porosity; the results of open porosity of materials containing special cements show higher values, in comparison with composite based on Portland cement. This fact of course influences other material characteristics - mainly mechanical properties.

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Influence of nanocellulose on the hydration process of Portland cement and concrete properties

Вестник гражданских инженеров ◽

10.23968/1999-5571-2020-17-5-155-160 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 155-160

Author(s):

V. I. Khirkhasova ◽

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Portland Cement ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Cement Composite ◽

High Density ◽

Strength Characteristics ◽

New Method ◽

Concrete Properties ◽

Hardening Process ◽

Study Results

The paper deals with modification of cement composite and concrete with nanocellulose in low and high density. The author presents the study results of the influence of nanocellulose on the cement composite hardening process, as well as the physical and mechanical properties of heavy concrete. The influence of the used additive on the rheological and strength characteristics of concrete is revealed. A new method is proposed to improve the material performance.

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MICROESTRUTURA E PROPRIEDADES FÍSICAS E MECÂNICAS DE CIMENTO PORTLAND TIPO II ÁLCALI-ATIVADO / MICROSTRUCTURE AND PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALKALI-ACTIVATED TYPE II PORTLAND CEMENT

Brazilian Journal of Development ◽

10.34117/bjdv6n11-055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 84929-84951

Author(s):

Luccas Mansur Feuchard ◽

Cléo Márcio de Araújo Santana ◽

Eliane Fernandes Côrtes Pires ◽

Fernando Luiz Barbuda de Abreu ◽

Elie Chahdan Mounzer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Portland Cement ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Type Ii ◽

Alkali Activated

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Application of the foamed bitumen and bitumen emulsion to the road base mixes in the deep cold recycling technology

The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering ◽

10.3846/bjrbe.2016.34 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 291-301 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Marek Iwański ◽

Anna Chomicz-Kowalska

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Portland Cement ◽

Base Layer ◽

The Road ◽

Road Base ◽

Bitumen Emulsion ◽

Recycling Technology ◽

Indirect Tensile ◽

Foamed Bitumen ◽

Cold Recycling

This paper presents findings of a study concerning the influence of binder type on the mechanical properties of road base in the cold recycling technology. The principal aim of this investigation was to evaluate the mixes in scope of susceptibility to moisture and low-temperatures. In the comparative research foamed bitumen and bitumen emulsion were used in four different concentrations (2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0%, 3.5%). The materials used in the study were reclaimed from an existing road construction layers: reclaimed aggregate from the road base and reclaimed asphalt pavement obtained by milling the surface and binder course. Portland cement in 2.0% concentration was used as a hydraulic binder. The evaluated parameters were: indirect tensile strengths, tensile strength retained and indirect tensile stiffness modulus at 25 °C. These tests were complemented by an evaluation of susceptibility to moisture and frost according to modified procedures implemented by American researchers: Tunnicliff, Root and Lottman. Moreover, tests for low-temperature cracking were conducted according to Finnish standard. The investigations showed that the use of foamed bitumen for road base layer produced in the cold recycling technology results in better mechanical properties and resistance to moisture and frost compared to using bitumen emulsion. The use of 2.5% of foamed bitumen and 2.0% of Portland cement in the recycled road base allowed to meet the established criteria.

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Assessment of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete Produced from Various Portland Cement Brands

Open Journal of Composite Materials ◽

10.4236/ojcm.2019.94020 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 09 (04) ◽

pp. 327-337

Author(s):

Asal Soltani ◽

Salim Khoso ◽

Manthar Ali Keerio ◽

Antonio Formisano

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Portland Cement ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties

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EFFECT OF STYRENE-BUTADIENE COPOLYMER (SBR) LATEX ON MECHANICAL AND TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF PORTLAND CEMENT MORTAR

Journal of Green Building ◽

10.3992/jgb.15.4.185 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 185-197

Author(s):

Daniel Hatungimana ◽

Şemsi Yazici ◽

Şevket Orhan ◽

Ali Mardani-Aghabaglou

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Portland Cement ◽

Detrimental Effect ◽

Cement Mortar ◽

Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽

Butadiene Rubber ◽

Replacement Level ◽

Cement Production ◽

Cement Ratio ◽

Styrene Butadiene

ABSTRACT Portland cement is extensively used as a binder in concrete production. However, with Portland cement production, 5% of the natural resources used in this production are consumed, constituting 5–7% of the total CO2 emission. In order to mitigate the environmental problems associated with cement production, styrene-butadiene rubber latex was used as cement replacement up to 20%. In this study, compressive strength, flexural strength, unit weight, water absorption, open porosity, water sorptivity and the chloride ion permeability of Portland cement mortar mixtures modified by styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) polymeric latex were investigated. For this purpose, the sand/cement ratio and the water/cement ratio were kept constant as 3/1 and 0.5, respectively. In addition to the control mixture containing no polymer, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 and 20 wt.% of cement was replaced with SBR. In this way, seven mortar mixtures were prepared. Mixed curing (wet cure and dry cure) method was applied to the mortar specimens. Results showed that up to a 5% replacement level, it is possible to improve the mechanical properties of cement mortars with SBR latex addition. However, at a 10% and 20% replacement level, SBR had a significant detrimental effect on the mechanical properties of polymer modified mortars. However, the transport properties decreased with the incorporation rate of SBR latex and the detrimental effect of SBR replacement was more pronounced in 20% SBR mortar mixtures.

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