Polymer composites have been identified as the most innovative and selective materials
known in the 21st century. Presently, polymer concrete composites (PCC) made from …

Polymer-modified Portland-based composites are of interest for specific applications, in
reason of their properties. There are different types of commercial additives and waste …

The use of polymers in reinforcement is a field that is gradually gaining momentum in the
world of material science. The use of these polymers aids in reducing the menace of …

In this paper, incorporating the waste latex paint (WLP) into the conventional concrete as a
partial replacement of sand to improve its durability was investigated. The fresh and …

Waste generation especially in surface coating industries is a potential pollutant to the
environment globally. Waste disposal in the form of recycling or reused has gained some …

Approximately 20% of paint sold in western countries does not get used for its intended
purpose, and in time much of this left-over paint ends up in land-fill as part of the household …

Building façade elements should have aesthetically pleasing geometrical shapes made up
of sustainable materials with energy-efficient designs. The low mass-to-high strength ratio of …

Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) applies an oscillating force to a specimen and
analyzes the rheological and viscoelastic properties of a material. Since this method is used …

Concrete Solutions contains the contributions from some 30 countries to Concrete Solutions,
the 6th International Conference on Concrete Repair (Thessaloniki, Greece, 20-23 June …

This paper presents an experimental and numerical assessment of cylindrical tube-shaped
textile reinforced cementitious composites (TRCCs). The TRCC is formed as tube-shaped …