MIXING OF CONCRETE
COMPONENTS OF CONCRETE
Epoxy matrix from 0% to 90%
Polycarbonate matrix from 0% to 60%
Fiberglass from 0% to 10%
Colloidal silica sol from 0.5% to 5%
Silica from 0.5% to 10%
Diethylenetriamine (DETA) from 10% to 50%
Optical fibers from 0% to 3%
Portland cement from 0% to 15%
A manufacturing process for translucent concrete ,comprises of following stages:
a)Mixing the cement with water according to specific proportions.
b)Mixing the polymer matrices with the respective catalyst or hardener, and
c)Mixing the previous two mixtures with the other components in the specific proportions.
The ratio of the polymer matrices and the mortar is at least 1.5:1, and the mixing is done manually or mechanically. The epoxy matrix or binder used for the formulation of this concrete is diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA). The setting agent used is diethylenetriamine (DETA).Silica sol functions as a binding agent.