| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1458231 | Cement and Concrete Research | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Portland cement pastes modified by 20% weight (polymer/cement ratio) of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) were prepared, cured, and immersed in water for 11 days. The effects of water saturation and drying on the EVA polymeric film formed in cement pastes were observed using environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM). This technique allowed the imaging of the EVA film even in saturated samples. The decrease of the relative humidity inside the ESEM chamber did not cause any visual modification of the polymeric film during its drying.
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Authors
D.A. Silva, P.J.M. Monteiro,