Title:
Guide for the Selection and Use of Structural Adhesives with Concrete
Author(s):
ACI Committee 503
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
89
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
90-105
Keywords:
acrylic resins; adhesives; bolts; epoxy resins; fire resistance; fresh concretes; bonding; grouting; latex; loads (forces); methacrylate; plastics, polymers, and resins; polyester; polysulfide; polyurethane
DOI:
10.14359/1219
Date:
1/1/1993
Abstract:
This guide provides the engineer, contractor, and architect with a description of the various types of polymer adhesives (epoxy, polyester, acrylic, polyurethane, polysulfide, silicone, vinyl acetate, and styrene butadiene) most frequently used for adhesive bonding of fresh concrete, bonding concrete to other materials, and adhesive grouting of bolts and other inserts into concrete. The guide emphasizes the factors that should be considered when selecting a structural adhesive, including characteristics during installation and in service. The benefits and limitations of adhesive bonding are discussed for each application