Review of Polyester Polymer Concrete Properties

Polymer Concrete (PC) composites posses a unique combination of properties that depend upon the formulation. This study reviewed the variations in polyester polymer concrete mixture components that affected the properties. The effect of resin content, aggregates, fibers and coupling agents were critically reviewed. It was found that the optimum polymer content varied from 12 % to 14 % (w/w). Using fibers and coupling agents showed further enhancement of the mechanical properties of PC. Also, a new database was designed to document different properties of PC. 1