Crack growth of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP)/polymer mixed concrete (PMC) system (bonded by polyester resin) due to constant load/stress / Hasnol Harun

Cement concrete have been used in construction industry for many years because of their good compressive strength, cheap, and lasting. However, cement concrete that we are using are brittle, easy crack, and water can diffuse through the cement concrete due to bending and tensile load. Because of that we need to do regularly maintenance. It will increase the cost of engineering work. The cement concrete is also heavy and it is not easy to transport it to site. In recent years, applications of cement concrete in construction industry have been improved in terms of strength and light. This reduces the maintenance and transportation costs. The use of polymers was considered to be a sign of progress and modern attitude in construction. Glass fibre reinforced polyester panels, polyester resin and polyester mortar were known as inexpensive plastics. Epoxy glues were used as highly performing adhesives in concrete precast applications, meanwhile epoxy resins were used as binders in chemically resistant coatings and flooring systems. Research aimed at developing new, improved polymers was continuously done.