Evaluation of Compressive Strength of

Polyester Polymer Concrete with MicroMix as Filler

GROUP 2 CE405 CE41FA3
Quimson, Jay Christian
Perez, Charlene
Mantala, Paolo
Macam, Hendrick
Mulingbayan, Marko

OBJECTIVE
To find best mix of polyester resin and micromix filler that will
result to polymer concrete with high strength
To determine how much higher in compressive strength does the
polymer concrete when compared to plain cement concrete.
To know the best percentage of filler that will improve
compressive strength of the polyester polymer concrete

ILO (INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES)

To understand the advantages of using polymer resin in creating
concrete.
To know the qualities polymer concrete have which is better than
plain cement concrete
To differentiate the advantages and disadvantages the polymer
concrete have over plain cement concrete.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

What will be the effect in workability of the polyester polymer concrete
containing micro-mix filler?
What are the differences in terms of strength in plain cement concrete and
polyester polymer concrete?
Does the polyester polymer concrete have less voids than plain cement concrete?
What percentage of micro-mix filler (0.75%, 1.5%, 2.25%) that will be added to the
polyester polymer concrete mixture that will increase the compressive strength of
the concrete?
What percentage of polyester resin and micro-mix filler is best to use to attain
the highest possible compressive strength a polyester polymer concrete can have?

Polymer Concrete Composition

Polymer Concrete Composition of a sample with 25% resin and 0.75% filler
Polymer Concrete Mix Components
Total Mass %
Polyester Resin (R10-103)
25a
MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) Hardener
3b
Oven-Dried Sand
74.06a
Micro Mix Filler
0.75c
a Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener + sand + filler)
b Percentage in relation to the mass of resin
c Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener)

Polymer Concrete Composition of a sample with 25% resin and 1.5% filler
Polymer Concrete Mix Components
Total Mass %
Polyester Resin (R10-103)
25a
MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) Hardener
3b
Oven-Dried Sand
73.86a
Micro Mix Filler
1.5c
a Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener + sand + filler)
b Percentage in relation to the mass of resin
c Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener)

Polymer Concrete Composition of a sample with 25% resin and 2.25% filler
Polymer Concrete Mix Components
Total Mass %
Polyester Resin (R10-103)
25a
MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) Hardener
3b
Oven-Dried Sand
73.67a
Micro Mix Filler
2.25c
a Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener + sand + filler)
b Percentage in relation to the mass of resin
c Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener)

Polymer Concrete Composition of a sample with 30% resin and 0.75% filler
Polymer Concrete Mix Components
Total Mass %
Polyester Resin (R10-103)
30a
MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) Hardener
3b
Oven-Dried Sand
68.87a
Micro Mix Filler
0.75c
a Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener + sand + filler)
b Percentage in relation to the mass of resin
c Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener)

Polymer Concrete Composition of a sample with 30% resin and 1.5% filler
Polymer Concrete Mix Components
Total Mass %
Polyester Resin (R10-103)
30a
MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) Hardener
3b
Oven-Dried Sand
68.64a
Micro Mix Filler
1.5c
a Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener + sand + filler)
b Percentage in relation to the mass of resin
c Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener)

Polymer Concrete Composition of a sample with 30% resin and 2.25% filler
Polymer Concrete Mix Components
Total Mass %
Polyester Resin (R10-103)
30a
MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) Hardener
3b
Oven-Dried Sand
68.40a
Micro Mix Filler
2.25c
a Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener + sand + filler)
b Percentage in relation to the mass of resin
c Percentage in relation to the mass (resin + hardener)

Derivation of Formula
Sample

Derivation for 25% resin and 0.75% filler

= + + +
=
= - - 0.0075(0.03)
= - - 0.007725
=


Mass
Mass of
of
Polyester
Polyester Resin
Resin
Mass of MEKP
Mass of MEKP
Hardener
Hardener
Mass
Mass of
of Filler
Filler

Polymer Concrete Sample

with 25% resin and 0.75%
filler

Polymer Concrete Sample

with 25% resin and 1.5%
filler

Polymer Concrete Sample

with 25% resin and 2.25%
filler


Mass
Mass of
of
Polyester
Polyester Resin
Resin
Mass of MEKP
Mass of MEKP
Hardener
Hardener
Mass
Mass of
of Filler
Filler

Polymer Concrete Sample

with 30% resin and 0.75%
filler

Polymer Concrete Sample

with 30% resin and 1.5%
filler

Polymer Concrete Sample

with 30% resin and 2.25%
filler

PROCEDURE
1. Preparing of the molds of the samples with identical dimensions.

2. Oven-dry the sand to remove moisture.

3. Getting the weight of each

material to be mixed according to
the ratio computed for the
mixture.

Weighing of the Sand

Weighing of the resin

Weighing of the Hardener

Weighing of the Micro mix filler

4. Mixing of the resin, hardener

and micro mix filler.

5. Adding of the mixture to the oven dried sand. Mix it thoroughly.

6. Pouring of the mixture to the mold

7. Air drying of the polymer concrete.

8. Test the samples.

DATA/RESULTS
Composition

Days of AirDrying

25% Resin & 0.75%

Filler

7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7

25% Resin & 1.5%

Filler
25% Resin & 2.25%
Filler

Size of Sample
Dia.
Length
mm.
mm.

Area (m2)

101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6

8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11

203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

10-3
10-3
10-3
10-3
10-3
10-3
10-3
10-3
10-3

Machine
Reading
(Kn)

Compressive
Strength
(MPa)

515
365
260
300
335
315
300
295
286

63.52
45.02
41.32
37.00
38.85
32.07
37.00
36.39
35.28

Composition Days of
AirDrying

Size of Sample
Dia.
Length
mm.
mm.

Area (m2)

30% Resin &

0.75% Filler

101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6

8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11

30% Resin &

1.5% Filler
30% Resin &
2.25% Filler

7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7

203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2
203.2

x 10-3
x 10-3
x 10-3
x 10-3
x 10-3
x 10-3
x 10-3
x 10-3
x 10-3

Machine Reading
(Kn)

Compressive
Strength (MPa)

295
295
286
257
286
247
247
226
226

36.39
36.39
35.28
31.7
35.28
30.47
30.47
27.88
27.88

25% Polyester Resin

(R10-103)

30% Polyester Resin

(R10-103)

0.75% Micro-Mix
Filler

1.5% Micro-Mix
Filler

2.25% Micro-Mix
Filler

63.52 Mpa

37.00 Mpa

37.00 Mpa

45.02 Mpa

38.85 Mpa

36.39 Mpa

41.32 Mpa

32.07 Mpa

35.28 Mpa

36.39 Mpa

31.7 Mpa

30.47 Mpa

36.39 Mpa

35.28 Mpa

27.88 Mpa

35.28 Mpa

30.47 Mpa

27.88 Mpa

Date
Sampled
CONCRETE
2/22/2016
3/1/2016
2/22/2016

Age in
days

Weight
(g)

7
7
7
14
14
14
28
28
28

4102
4098
4095
4103
4100
4104
4105
4104.5
4097

Size of Sample
Dia.
Length
Area
mm.

mm.

101.6
101.6
100
100
99
101.4
100
101.3
100

203.2
203.2
200
200
198
202.8
200
202.6
200

8107.32
8107.32
7853.98
7853.98
7697.69
8075.43
7853.98
8059.51
7853.98

Machine
Average
Reading (Kn)
(Kn)
98
91
87
91
99
89
125
128
126

91
93
126.33

Compressive
Strength
(MPa)
12.09
11.22
11.08
11.59
12.86
11.02
15.92
15.88
16.04

CONCLUSION
The best polymer concrete mix should contain 25% resin based on
weight of whole mix and 0.75% micro-mix filler based on weight of
resin and hardener. The lower the percentage of resin used and
the lower the percentage of filler the higher the compressive
strength the polyester polymer concrete can have. Comparing the
compressive strength of a plain cement concrete cured for 28 days
and the polyester polymer concrete samples, shows that polyester
polymer concrete samples have compressive strength 1.5 to 4
times the plain cement concretes.

RECOMMENDATION
Use

micromix filler with 1% interval (1%, 2%, 3%...). Use polyester

resin greater than or equal to 20% but not exceeding 25% of the
whole mix (20% polyester resin 25%). Oven dry the sand, make
sure sand is at least 95% dry. Properly sieve the sand to attain
precise or consistent strength. Should not use pvc as improvised
mold as possible. If PVC is used, make sure that the inside of the
pvc is very well lubricated. Make use of strong durable plastic as
base for the improvised mold with the edges securely glued.
Should not use sand that does not pass through sieve no. 4.