ABSTRACT
Polymer concrete (PC) is a composite material in which the binder consists entirely of a synthetic organic polymer. It is also known as synthetic resin concrete, plastic resin concrete, or simply resin concrete. Because the use of a polymer instead of Portland cement represents a substantial increase in cost, polymers should be used only in applications in which the higher cost can be justified by superior properties, low labor cost, or low energy requirements during processing and handling. It is therefore important that architects and engineers have some knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of PC materials in order to select the most appropriate and economic product for a specific application [2].
