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<p>The paper discusses the results of laboratory experimental studies on reinforced concrete components (beams) with an outer polyurea layer. The important part of the study is the comparison of the results concerning the load-displacement relation for the reference beams (without the polyurea layer on their external surfaces) and those with the polyurea layer. The main conclusion from this part of the research is that the beam elements covered with a polyurea layer are protected against corrosion processes even in an emergency state. The occurrence of scratches, even of large size, is neutralized by the coating that effectively bridges them.</p>
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The paper discusses the results of laboratory experimental studies on reinforced concrete components (beams) with an outer polyurea layer. The important part of the study is the comparison of the results concerning the load-displacement relation for the reference beams (without the polyurea layer on their external surfaces) and those with the polyurea layer. The main conclusion from this part of the research is that the beam elements covered with a polyurea layer are protected against corrosion processes even in an emergency state. The occurrence of scratches, even of large size, is neutralized by the coating that effectively bridges them.

The Impact of a Polyurea Layer on Cracking and Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Under Breaking Load

Structure and Environment

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The paper discusses the results of laboratory experimental studies on reinforced concrete components (beams) with an outer polyurea layer. The important part...

The Impact of a Polyurea Layer on Cracking and Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Under Breaking Load

Published Online: Nov 15, 2022

Page range: 76 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30540/sae-2022-009

Keywords
polyurea, corrosion, reinforced concrete beams, breaking load, cracks, durability

© 2022 Jacek Szafran et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Public License.

The Impact of a Polyurea Layer on Cracking and Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Under Breaking Load

Published Online: Nov 15, 2022

Page range: 76 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30540/sae-2022-009

Keywordspolyurea, corrosion, reinforced concrete beams, breaking load, cracks, durability

© 2022 Jacek Szafran et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Public License.

Keywords
polyurea, corrosion, reinforced concrete beams, breaking load, cracks, durability