Won-Gil Hyung

Effects of emulsifiers on properties of poly(styrene-butyl acrylate) latex-modified mortars

Abstract Two styrene–butyl acrylate copolymer latices having the same chemical components but different emulsifiers were synthesized under the same reaction conditions, and their effects on such properties as workability, air content, compressive strength, flexural strength and water absorption of fresh and hardened polymer-modified mortars were assessed and discussed. From the tested properties of the polymer-modified mortars, it is concluded that a polymeric emulsifier provides a much more positive effect on the properties of the polymer-modified mortars than a low-molecular emulsifier.

Durability of Polymer-Modified Mortars Using Acrylic Latexes with Methyl Methacrylate

Polymer-modified mortar and concrete are prepared by mixing either a polymer or monomer in a dispersed, or liquid form with fresh cement mortar and concrete mixtures, and subsequently curing, and if necessary, the monomer contained in the mortar or concrete is polymerized in situ. Although polymers and monomers in any form such as latexes, water-soluble polymers, liquid resins, and monomers are used in cement composites such as mortar and concrete, it is very important that both cement hydration and polymer phase formation proceed well the yield a monolithic matrix phase with a network structure in which the hydrated cement phase and polymer phase interpenetrate. In the polymer-modified mortar and concrete structures, aggregates are bound by such a co-matrix phase, resulting in the superior properties of polymer-modified mortar and concrete compared to conventional mortar and concrete. The purpose of this study is to obtain the necessary basic data to develope appropriate latexes as cement modifiers, and to clarify the effects of the monomer ratios and amount of emulsifier on the properties of the polymer-modified mortars using methyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate(MMA/BA) and methyl methacrylate-ethyl acrylate(MMA/EA) latexes. The results of this study are as follows, the water absorption, chloride ion penetration depth and carbonation depth of MMA/BA-modified mortar are lowest. However, they are greatly affected by the polymer-cement ratio rather than the bound MMA content and type of polymer.

Properties of Alkali-Activated Cement Mortar by Curing Method

Globally, there are environmental problems due to greenhouse gas emissions. CO2 emissions rate of the cement industry is very high, but the continued demand of cement is needed in the future. In this study, in order to reduce the environmental impact of CO2 emissions from cement production. The experiments were carried out for the development of non-sintered cement (have not undergone firing burning) by granulated ground blast furnace slag. In order to compare the characteristics by curing, an experiment was conducted by changing the curing conditions such as atmospheric steam curing, observe the mechanical properties for the measurement of flexural · compressive strength by mortar, observe the chemical properties such as acid resistance, Cl - penetrate resistance and analyzed the mechanism of hydration by XRD, SEM experiments. From the experimental results, as compared with portland cement usually confirm the mechanical and chemical properties excellent, it is expected be possible to apply to the undersea, underwater and underground structures that require superior durability. In addition, based on the excellent compressive strength by steam curing, it is expected to be possible to utilize as a cement replacement material in the secondary product of concrete. In the future, to solve the problem through continued research, it will be expected to reduce the effect of environmental load and to be excellent economics.

Properties of Non-Sintered Cement Mortar using Alkali and Sulfate Mixed Stimulants Accroding to Curing Method

본 연구는 시멘트 혼화용 폴리머를 스티렌과 부틸 아크릴레이트를 단량체로 이용하여 유화제의 첨가량을 달리하여 합성제조하고 제조된 폴리머를 시멘트 모르타르에 혼입하여 그 특성을 파악함으로써 시멘트 혼화용으로써의 사용가능성을 확인하고자 하는 기초적 실험이다. 유화제 첨가량과 단량체비를 달리하여 스티렌-부틸 아크릴레이트(styrene/butyl acrylate)계 폴리머 시멘트 모르타르의 특성은 물-시멘트 비, 공기량, 강도, 방수성 및 염화물 이온 침투저항성을 측정하여 그 특성을 파악하고자 하였다. 연구 결과 보통 시멘트 모르타르에 비해 유화제의 첨가량이 6%일 때, S/BA의 단량체비가 60:40일 때 우수한 강도특성을 나타냈으며, 방수성과 염화물 이온 침투 저항성에서는 유화제의 첨가량과 단량체비보다는 폴리머-시멘트 비에 의해 크게 개선되는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 S/BA를 시멘트 혼화용으로 혼입한 폴리머 시멘트 모르타르의 현장적용이 가능할 것으로 판단되었다.Entering the 20th century since the industrial revolution, the cement has been widely used in the field of construction and civil engineering due to the remarkable development of construction industry. However, result from that development, each kind of industrial by-products and waste and the carbon dioxide generated in the process of cement production cause air pollution and environmental damage so earth is getting sick now slowly. Therefore, we have to recognize importance about this. It means that the time taking specific and long-term measures have come. In this research paper, as substitution of the cement generating environmental pollution, we investigate the hydration reaction of non-Sintered Cement mortar mixed with GBFS, active stimulant of alkaline and sulphate series by using SEM and XRD, mechanical and chemical properties according to the curing method. As a result of this experiment, NSC realized outstanding strength for water curing and steam curing. It means that it has a good possibility as substitution of cement. From now on, it can be used for structure satisfying specific standard. We expect to find a substitution of outstanding cement by progressing continuous research making the best use of pros and cons according to the curing method.

A Study on the Development of Polymer-Modified Mortars Using Styrene-Butyl Acrylate Latexes

The purpose of this study is to clarify the effect of the monomer ratio on properties of the polymer-modified mortars based on styrene and butyl acrylate latexes, and to obtain basic data necessary to develop appropriate latexes for cement modifiers. This paper deals with the effects of monomer ratio on the typical properties of the polymer-modified mortars with styrene and butyl acrylate latexes. The polymer-modified mortars using the styrene and butyl acrylate latexes polymerized with various monomer ratios are prepared with different polymer-cement ratios, and tested for the particle size of polymer latexes, air contents, water-cement ratios, flexural and compressive strengths, water absorption, and chloride-ion penetration. From the test results, the polymer-modified mortars using styrene and butyl acrylate latexes with the mix proportions of synthesis having monomer ratios of 50:50 to 60:40 for the appropriate mix proportions can be recommended for practical applications. Their basic properties are greatly affected by the polymer-cement ratio rather than the monomer ratio, and are improved over un-modified mortar.