Comparative Analysis of Ammonium Nitrate and Water Exposure on Polymer Resin Concrete vs. Traditional Concrete

Abstract

The research examines the effect of ammonium nitrate and water exposure on the mechanical characteristics of polymer resin-coated concrete compared to traditional concrete. The study investigates the basics like compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength over 28, 56, and 90 days. The preliminary outcomes of the study revealed that polymer resin-coated concrete showed increased mechanical characteristics, specifically in the beginning when compared with high-strength concrete to traditional concrete. With time, the protective impact of polymer resin decreases, causing a decline in compressive strength and tensile strength at the 90-day mark, pertinent to under-aggressive chemical exposure. The stability and consistent performance of traditional concrete increased when passed through water curing processes i.e. 28 to 90 days. It is found that compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural strength an increasing percentage for polymer resin-coated concrete: 22.88%, 26.31%, and 34.34%, respectively tested at 28 days of exposure. However, at 56 days, the increase in age for polymer-coated concrete is recorded as compressive strength at 30.4%, tensile strength at 50.7%, and flexural strength at 59.1% as compared to strength of traditional concrete tested at same days of curing. Similarly, the percentage increase in polymer-coated concrete when exposed to ammonium nitrate for 90 days in compressive, tensile, and flexural strength is 29.64%, 25.66%, and 36.8%, respectively. The positive performance observed and introduced the concrete an effective material for long term usage and to offset the impact of harsh environment. Hence, the comparison of traditional vs polymer resin-coated concretes under environment of two substances present that concretes’ stability and good performance is associated with the use of right substance coating and the extent of aggressiveness of the environmental conditions.