Plastic shrinkage cracking ... This results in a dry-mortar layer of low strength, poor aggregate bond and low durability. Upon exposure to winter conditions and deicing chemicals, these thin ...

Whether the stated reason is declining revenue, or concerns related to "shrinkage" and employee safety ... more than 5% of its brick-and-mortar presence. The researchers analyzed the effects ...

There are several chemical systems for polymer concrete and mortar. Acrylic binders provide excellent environmental resistance and fast setting times. Epoxy resins or binders exhibit high strength and ...