Development of high strength mortar by utilizing glycoluril‐formaldehyde as an additive

Abstract

Polymer cement mortar/concrete with enhanced mechanical strength could be an asset in the construction process as it improves concrete with desirable functionality. With few merits and demerits, several synthetic polymers are available in local markets such as epoxy, latex, urea-formaldehyde, and other resins to enhance the strength of concrete. In this paper, we decided to explore glycoluril with cement to create a new type of polymer modified mortar/concrete. Glycoluril remains unrevealed in mortar/concrete study along with the strength analysis and it is expected to create a new avenue in concrete materials together with formaldehyde since this polymer allows incredible quantum of strength to the concrete under various combination of glycoluril and formaldehyde. This new polymeric material is presumed to develop mortar/concrete materials with higher strength in the future.