The use of polyurethane for structural and infrastructural engineering applications: A state-of-the-art review

H Somarathna, SN Raman, D Mohotti… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Polyurethane (PU) is one of the largest polymer products in the plastic family. Structural and
non-structural applications of PU and its variants have become a common and effective …

Improving the strength of weak soil using polyurethane grouts: A review

S Saleh, NZM Yunus, K Ahmad, N Ali - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
The recent need to develop infrastructure, driven by global population growth is forcing
societies to construct on any soil type available within their vicinity including weak soils …

Repair efficiency evaluation for cracked asphalt mixture pavement in different ambient temperatures using bitumen and polymer concrete as repair materials

HR Karimi, E Khedri, MRM Aliha, H Shaker… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper studies the effect of crack repairing process on the behavior of pavement at four
ambient low and medium temperatures ranging from− 20° C to 30° C. Asphalt mixture …

Effects of different catalysts on the structure and properties of polyurethane/water glass grouting materials

Q Zhang, XM Hu, MY Wu, YY Zhao… - Journal of Applied …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Polyurethane/water glass (PU/WG) grouting materials were prepared in presence of different
proportions of catalyst. The effects of catalyst on the mechanical properties, thermal …

Drying shrinkage, strength and microstructure of alkali-activated high-calcium fly ash using FGD-gypsum and dolomite as expansive additive

S Hanjitsuwan, B Injorhor, T Phoo-ngernkham… - Cement and Concrete …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper aims to investigate drying shrinkage, strength and microstructure of alkali-
activated high-calcium fly ash (AAHF) paste by using FGD-gypsum (FGD) and dolomite …

A novel waterproof, fast setting and high early strength repair material derived from metakaolin geopolymer

P Duan, C Yan, W Luo - Construction and Building Materials, 2016 - Elsevier
In this work, a novel waterproof, fast setting geopolymer repair material with hydrophobic
surface and high compressive strength and bonding strength was proposed. The …

A porous IPN-structured polyurethane/epoxy grouting material with low viscosity, high strength and low volume shrinkage

X Li, F Wang, X Cai, S Meng, X Hu, L Tang - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Epoxy based grouting materials should concern with low viscosity, high strength, rapid
curing, and low shrinkage. A polyurethane/epoxy grouting material was prepared. Through …

Development and performance of a novel hybrid toughened unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) composite for crack repair of asphalt pavement

H Zhang, K Zhu, F Liu, H Kang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to effectively seal the cracks, a novel hybrid toughened unsaturated polyester resin
(RMUP) crack repair material using liquid nitrile rubber (LNR) and nano-montmorillonite …

A brief review of sealants for cement concrete pavement joints and cracks

L Lu, D Zhao, J Fan, G Li - Road Materials and Pavement Design, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Pavement, as an important transportation infrastructure, plays an essential role in modern
society. Joints and cracks, which are either designed for or created by internal and external …

Effect of silane treatment on the mechanical properties of polyurethane/water glass grouting materials

Z He, Q Li, J Wang, N Yin, S Jiang, M Kang - Construction and Building …, 2016 - Elsevier
In this study, silane coupling agent 3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane (CTS) was used for
improving the distribution of water glass (WG) in the polyurethane (PU) matrix and …