Polymer Concrete

Polymer concrete is a mixture of various dry aggregates and a synthetic resin used as a binding agent. When combined with a catalyst through a controlled mixing and molding process, it forms a strong matrix that, when reinforced with fiberglass, achieves excellent flexural, tensile, and compressive strength.

Polymer Concrete Characteristics

Durable.
Excellent performance in flexural, tensile, and compressive strength (approximately 3 times higher than conventional hydraulic concrete).
Resistant to chemical attack and not prone to corrosion.
Enhanced aesthetics, thanks to high-quality surface finishes and the ability to incorporate a wide range of colors customized to client requirements. Low porosity.
Low porosity.
Fire retardant.
Lightweight, resulting in reduced handling and transportation costs.
UV protection included in all our products to minimize aging caused by solar radiation.
Ideal for high-vandalism areas, as unlike cast iron and polyethylene, polymer concrete has no recycling value.
Field-tested in high-traffic environments, consistently showing no cracking or surface deterioration.

POLYMER CONCRETE

	Hydraulic Concrete	Polymer Concrete	Difference
Flexural Strength	738.19 Psi	1095. 2Psi	x3.4 times
Tensile Strength	726.81 Psi	2359.65 Psi	x3.2 times
Compressive Strength	3555.84 Psi	8380.4 Psi	x2.3 times

CHEMICAL TESTING OF POLYMER CONCRETE

Degradation by Chemical Agents
(In accordance with standard CFE 2DI00-38-39/6.5; based on ASTM D-543-1995 and ASTM D-683-1961)

Chemical Concentration	Results
Sodium Chloride (5%)	ACCEPTABLE
Sulfuric Acid (0.1N)	ACCEPTABLE
Sodium Carbonate (0.1N)	ACCEPTABLE
Sodium Sulfate (0.1N)	ACCEPTABLE
Hydrochloric Acid (0.2N)	ACCEPTABLE
Sodium Hydroxide (0.1N)	ACCEPTABLE
Acetic Acid (5%)	ACCEPTABLE
Kerosene	ACCEPTABLE
Transformer Oil	ACCEPTABLE

Observations

The average tensile strength of three control specimens is determined and used as the reference value for the acceptance and/or rejection of the evaluated samples.
The minimum acceptance value is 75% of the average tensile strength of the control specimens.

Heavy loads, impact, and vibration.

Polymeric materials have a high energy dissipation capacity, making them ideal for impact and vibration stresses. An example of this is our 84 A and 84 B cover designs, manufactured in compliance with CFE Specification 2DI00-38/39, where we not only meet but exceed the required load capacities to which they will be exposed.

By developing our own proprietary fiberglass blends, resins, and specialized aggregates, we are able to produce a polymer concrete that, when applied in the specified layers and proportions, results in a material capable of withstanding heavy loads while efficiently dissipating them, as required for impact and vibration conditions. This performance is achieved through more than 20 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the behavior of these materials.

1.- Weather protection layer
2.- Finish Layer(Polymer concrete with f’c = 500 kg/cm²).
3.- Impact reinforcement layer.
4.- Cover and frame body (Polymer concrete with f’c = 500 kg/cm²)
5.- Bonding reinforcement layer.
6.- Mechanical reinforcement.
7.- Metal reinforcement.
8.- ½ galvanized lifting handles.