Agnieszka Chowaniec

Bio: Agnieszka Chowaniec is an academic researcher from Wrocław University of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Epoxy & Coating. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 9 publications receiving 39 citations.

Epoxy resin coatings modified with waste glass powder for sustainable construction

Abstract: Abstract Due to their numerous advantages, epoxy resin coatings are a common way to finish industrial floors. Obtaining coating strength at the level declared by the manufacturer requires preparation of the cement substrate through mechanical treatment, for example, in the form of sandblasting. The next step is the thorough cleaning and vacuuming of the surface and the application of the adhesives. The aim of this research was to improve the strength parameters of a coating in which no adhesive were used. materials which have a potentially positive effect on epoxy resins are mineral additives. This paper presents the results of tests aimed at improving the adhesion between a concrete foundation and an epoxy resin coating modified with waste glass powder obtained from the production of glass microspheres.

The Effect of the Addition of Polypropylene Fibers to Primer on the Pull-Off Strength of Epoxy Resin Coatings.

Abstract: This article describes the effect of adding polypropylene fibers to primer on the pull-off strength of epoxy resin coatings. Investigated primers were laid on substrates made of cement mortar and cement slurry. The primer was made of epoxy resin modified with the addition of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% of polypropylene fibers. One reference sample was made without the addition of fibers. Then, an epoxy resin coating was applied to each substrate. Four pull-off strength tests were performed for each material configuration. For this purpose, an automatic device for measuring the pull-off strength of the coatings was used. The results were compared with the results obtained for the reference sample. The optimum content of polypropylene fibers was found to be in the range of 0.5-1.0 wt. % of the mass of the resin. One percent of fibers was optimum for the epoxy resin laid on the cement slurry, while 0.5 wt. % of fibers was optimum for the mortar substrate. The addition of a higher amount of polypropylene fibers resulted in a lower pull-off strength of coatings than for the reference sample.

A review on the durability of concrete-to-concrete bond in recent rehabilitated structures

Abstract: There has been an increasing interest in the field of rehabilitation, mainly for repair and strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. One of the most effective techniques comprises externally bonded concrete composites, in which the efficacy of rehabilitation depends considerably on the integrity and durability of the bond established between the overlaying and the substrate concrete . This paper presents a detailed review of the critical durability issues associated with the structural bond for rehabilitation purposes, with a special focus on the performance of modern overlay materials such as ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) and Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC). A number of factors determining the durability of concrete-concrete bonded joints have been identified and grouped into two categories related to materials – joint characteristics and in-service conditions. For each of these factors, the main findings obtained in previous studies are summarized and discussed and the aspects that need further investigation are outlined.

The Effect of Texturing of the Surface of Concrete Substrate on the Pull-Off Strength of Epoxy Resin Coating

Abstract: This paper describes a study conducted to evaluate the effect of texturing of the surface of concrete substrate on the pull-off strength (fb) of epoxy resin coating. The paper investigates a total of seventeen types of textures: after grooving, imprinting, patch grabbing and brushing. The texture of the surface of the concrete substrate was prepared during the first 15 min after pouring fresh concrete into molds. The epoxy resin coating was laid after 28 days on hardened concrete substrates. To investigate the pull-off strength of the epoxy resin coating to the concrete substrate, the pull-off method was used. The results were compared with the results obtained for a sample prepared by grinding, normative minimal pull-off strength values and the values declared by the manufacturer. During this study twelve out of fifteen tested samples achieved a pull-off strength higher than 1.50 MPa. It was found that one of the imprinting texturing methods was especially beneficial.