1. Latex Emulsions In cementitious compositions, latex emulsions are commonly utilized as oil-in water type emulsions. Latex emulsions are classified into 3 types with some compositions containing more than 50% water. Some bonding agents alse have ‘more resistance to water than others. Latex Emulsions The constitution of latex emulsions is stable in water & cement systems though not all emulsions are compatible with cement. Therefore, to choose the suitable latex emulsion for your work, you need to Utilizing the latex emulsion agent without cement in the concrete mix will result in 2 failure plane as there is no film produced at the bond interface. ce eae en a 1. Make a properly mixed cement slurry with latex forming part of the mixing water. 2. Add one part of water to the one part of latex emulsion diluted material. 3. Utilize re-emulsifiable latex as it can be rewetted & softened when it gets In contact with water.2. Acrylic Latex Bonding Agent L \ Acryl latex is mainly lized nthe bonding of fresh concrete tothe old surface Tis milky white latex emulsion comprises 45% soll content. Apply on the surface with either a brsh, broom, spray roller or 2 trowel. r] 3. Styrene Butadiene (SBR) Latex SBR is a kind of latex emulsion agent that is a eo-polymer & compatible with cementitious compounds. This SBR ‘concrete bonding agent is milky white in appearance & contains 55% solid content SBR Bonding Agent = ‘sox latex can be utilized for the following functions: ++ Bonding fresh concrete to the old concrete surface. ‘+ Bonding fresh concrete to a thin layer = As layer for the plaster to bond within 45 minutes,4. Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) Latex There are 2 types of PVA Latex emulsion: 1. Non-Re-Emulsifiable PVA: It is commonly used as a bonding agent because of its compatibility with cement. This PVA latex can also be utilized as a binder for cementitious water-based paints & waterproofing coatings. After applied, this bonding agent built a thin layer that is highly resistant to water, aging, and ultraviolet rays. 2. Emulsifiable PVA: If once an ‘emulsifiable PVA is applied on the surface, it produces 2 fm that can be softened & rewetted with water if necessary. The film ‘can also be laid long before the application ‘of a water-based overlay on the concrete surfaces. This PVA latex Is utilized as 2 bonding agent for plaster. Moreover, ‘emulsifiable PVA is utilized to bond finisher base-coat gypsum to interior surfaces of ‘cured cast-in-place concrete. Utilization of Polyvinyl Acetate Latex (PVA) is limited to areas where there is no possibilty of Infitration of moisture to the bond tin>. Epoxy Re: Epoxy resin is popular for being the most. versatile of all concrete bonding agents, The epoxy resin is ideal for high- performance & lightweight parts. Itis characterized as being strong but brittle. Epoxy resin can be produced to become more flexible without losing its tensile strength. =a Epoxy resin is 2 concrete bonding agent broadly utilized in the construction field because of its high compressive strength, chemical resistance & strong adhesion. Epoxy resin has a versatile bonding ability like, wets out quickly, and can be used for bonding to a variety of materials as long as the surface is well-prepared. ‘Some of the properties that epoxy resin gives for excellent adhesion characteristics include: © Cured epoxy resins give tensile anc compressive strengths higher than concrete.+ Epoxy resin is able to adhere to almost all construction materials. + At the time of the curing period, epoxy resins do not produce any by- products, * Shrinkage cracks during or after curing are al. * Once cured, epoxies have dimensional stability. Epoxy Resin is used for: + For bonding of fresh concrete to an old concrete surface + For bonding of concrete to steel + Con be produced to cure at room temperature & elevated temperatures, under wet or dry conditions. + For repairing concrete and spall other defects such as eracks in