Concrete-polymer Composites : Trends Shaping the Future

摘要

The paper presents the state of knowledge and technology on the concrete-polymer composites (C-PC) and the prospects of their development. We can formulate a general thesis : the future of C-PC lies not only in technology, but also in ability to manage it. New arrangement of the research facts―new understanding of the nature of the material and the thrust for further development in application and theory are the present expectations. There are many old questions about material selection, its usability, compatibility and durability. The new questions are about material model. It is difficult to expect completely new material concept in C-PC domain in the nearest future. It would be rather better using of polymers ― more economical and in more synergetic way. It also means more sophisticated formulation and way of preparation. There are various findings in other disciplines, which would affect the development of the concrete-polymer composites. Some of them as well as a creation of such ideas are discussed in the paper.