Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering

The Experimental Research on Special Polymerized Sulfur Composite- Impregnated Concrete and Cement Mortar

Abstract

Ksiazek M

Specific chemical environments step out in the industry objects. This paper presents experimental investigation results of the chemical resistance of special polymerized sulfur composite impregnated concrete and cement mortar. The special polymerized sulfur composite applied as the industrial waste material. The process of special polymerized sulfur composite as the industrial waste material production is a thermal treatment process in the temperature of about 150-155°C. The result of such treatment is special sulfur composite in a liquid state. Special sulfur composite in a liquid state is mixed with previously heated extender. In the paper there is presented development of the special polymerized sulfur composite as the industrial waste material, along with the practical uses in building industry. Also this paper presents the results of the experimental research and analyses indicating the usefulness of special polymerized sulfur composite to the protection against corrosion of concrete and cement mortar. In this paper the review of the literature have been done, among other things about select using special polymerized sulfur composite in buildings, about the methods of the surface protection against corrosion of concrete and about the methods of the evaluation of protection layer on these materials. Also in paper presents materials also the domain of the personal investigations and the methodology are definite. The research has comprised the compositions and the conditions for the formation of materials. The physical and mechanical properties of special polymerized sulfur composite have been evaluated. After the analysis of the initial results the optimum compositions have been chosen to the experimental research. In this paper the usefulness of special polymerized sulfur composite to the surface protection against corrosion of the concrete and cement mortar have been evaluated. Special polymerized sulfur composite impregnation of lean concrete and cement mortar increases its compressive strength from less than 1/3 to 1-1/2 times that of high strength concrete. Maximum absorption of special polymerized sulfur composite is achieved by carrying out the impregnation in molten sulfur under vacuum. Recent work indicates that satisfactory impregnation levels may also be achieved without the use of vacuum. Studies also show that while impregnation of high strength concrete and cement mortar increases its final strength to a value higher than that of low strength concrete, the relative increase in strength and the amount of special polymerized sulfur composite absorbed are smaller. Special polymerized sulfur composite impregnated concrete and cement mortar (SIC) may be used where high strength, resistance to water penetration, chemicals etc. are required. Available impregnating technology is applicable to precast concrete and cement mortar structures, while suitable technology for impregnating cast-in-place concrete needs to be developed. The impregnation of building materials such as blocks and bricks with melted special polymerized sulfur composite increases the compressive strength by a factor of 2 and modulus of elasticity by a factor of 3. The permeability of special polymerized sulfur composite impregnated materials to water and salt solutions is also greatly reduced. Due to the large surplus of sulphur and the low price, special polymerized sulfur composite impregnation of building materials will find extensive use in tall building construction. The space in concrete and cement mortar resulting from porosity reduces strength, exposes the concrete to chemical attack and, if filled with water, leads to destructive frost action at low temperatures. Filling the pores permanently and completely with an inert solid appears to be an effective way to improve mechanical properties and durability. Laboratory studies of impregnation with polymers have indicated that this is beneficial. New developments in concrete and cement mortar special sulfur polymer materials have declined in the Poland. There are still many products that are widely used, but the growth of these materials seems to have stabilized. A brief summary of new products related to special sulfur polymer composite impregnation, repair, overlays and precast polymer concrete will be presented. Sulfur polymer composite impregnation, which has received little attention in recent years, currently has some very interesting applications. Repair materials, particularly low modulus sulfur polymer concretes, have proven to be very effective. An innovative overlay for use in areas where freezing and thawing is prevalent has been developed.