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Author:   M.H. Irfan
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1998 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.330kg
ISBN:  

9780751404289

ISBN 10:   0751404284
Pages:   285
Publication Date:   31 August 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 1.1 General discussion.- 1.2 Market review.- References.- 2 Chemistry of polymers.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Epoxies.- 2.3 Polyurethanes.- 2.4 Acrylics.- 2.5 Silicones.- 2.6 Polysulphides.- 2.7 Alkyds.- 2.8 Unsaturated polyesters.- References.- Further reading.- 3 Epoxies in the construction industry.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Properties of cured epoxies.- 3.3 Epoxy repair mortars.- 3.4 Epoxy adhesives.- 3.5 Epoxy injections for cracked concrete.- 3.6 Epoxy coatings.- 3.7 Epoxy floorings.- 3.8 Epoxy putty.- 3.9 Epoxy grouts.- 3.10 Epoxy anchoring systems.- 3.11 Epoxy sealants.- 3.12 Water-borne epoxy systems.- 3.13 Epoxy—cement systems.- 3.14 Epoxies for road resurfacing.- 3.15 Epoxy-coated reinforcing bars.- 3.16 Elastic epoxy systems for crack bridging.- 3.17 Epoxies in marine environments.- 3.18 Epoxies in the food industry.- 3.19 Epoxies for use with potable water.- 3.20 Epoxy—zinc-rich primers.- 3.21 Health and safety.- References.- 4 Polyurethanes in the construction industry.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Poylurethane sealants.- 4.3 Polyurethane coatings.- 4.4 Pitch—polyurethane coatings.- 4.5 Polyurethane floor toppings.- 4.6 Polyurethane adhesives.- 4.7 Polyurethane floorings.- 4.8 Polyurethane waterproofing systems.- 4.9 Polyurethane roof coatings.- 4.10 Polyurethane leak sealers and crack-injection systems.- 4.11 Polyurethane foams in the construction industry.- 4.12 Aqueous polyurethane systems.- 4.13 Health and safety.- References.- 5 Acrylics in the construction industry.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Properties.- 5.3 Solvent-based acrylic sealants.- 5.4 Water-based acrylic sealants.- 5.5 Methacrylate-based products.- 5.6 Acrylic coatings.- 5.7 Acrylics as cement modifiers.- 5.8 Acrylic latex as an asphalt modifier.- 5.9 Acrylic constructionadhesives.- 5.10 Acrylic floor-care polymers.- 5.11 Health and safety.- References.- 6 Silicones in the construction industry.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Properties.- 6.3 Silicone sealants.- 6.4 Silicone masonry water repellents.- 6.5 Silicone coatings.- 6.6 Health and safety.- References.- Further reading.- 7 Polysulphides in the construction industry.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Properties.- 7.3 Polysulphide sealants.- 7.4 End-uses for polysulphide sealants.- 7.5 Polysulphide coatings.- 7.6 Health and safety.- References.- Further reading.- 8 Alkyds in the construction industry.- 8.1 Alkyd coatings.- 8.2 Health and safety.- References.- 9 Polyesters in the construction industry.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Properties.- 9.3 Anchoring grouts.- 9.4 Polyester coatings.- 9.5 Polyester concretes.- 9.6 Polyester loop and lighting sealants.- 9.7 Health and safety.- References.- 10 Hybrid polymers.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Epoxy—polysulphides.- 10.3 Epoxy—polyurethanes.- 10.4 Epoxy—acrylates.- 10.5 Polyurethane—acrylics.- 10.6 Silylated urethanes.- 10.7 Vinyl—epoxies.- References.- Appendix A Glossary.- Appendix B Conversion tables.- Appendix C Standards and standards organisations.- C.1 Addresses of some standards organisations.- C.2 Standards.- C.2.1 Some useful testing standards.- C.2.2 ASTM standards for sealants and waterproofing.- C.2.3 International standards (ISO).- C.2.4 ASTM tests for resin mortars, grouts and monolithic surfaces.- C.2.5 BS tests for repair mortars, grouts and floorings.- C.2.6 Coatings: miscellaneous test methods.- C.2.7 Selected Japanese Standards (in English).

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