J. Burleson, C. G. Long, C. D. Armeniades
1978
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the formulation of various composite materials that consist of a polymeric matrix with mineral fillers that could be used for building materials. Combinations of sand, gypsum, gravel, clay and chopped glass fibers were mixed with a number of polyester-styrene-methyl methacrylate resin systems, cast and cured, and the resulting materials were then tested. The study found that the addition of a chlorendic anhydride improved polymerization at both ambient and elevated temperatures. Specimens from the most promising formulations were tested in compression and flexure and compared with respect to physical properties and cost with ordinary concrete.