ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

(3CL1105)

PROTECTIVE COATINGS

By

PUROHIT VINITA (19MCLC17)

BHAVSAR SALONI(19MCLC19)

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NIRMA UNIVERSITY
AHMEDABAD – 382481

SEPTEMBER,2019
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 PROTECTIVE COATINGS

1.Definition:

A protective coating is a layer of material applied to the surface of another material

with the intent of inhibiting or preventing corrosion,chemical attack.
A protective coating may be metallic or non-metallic.In our case,coating is applied on
the surface of the concrete or reinforcement,walls etc.
Commonly used materials in non-metallic protective coatings include polymers, epoxies
and polyurethanes.

2.Significance,Importance,Need:

● Coatings have two main functions: providing protection against harmful agents
thereby increasing the durability, and providing aesthetic appearance to the
structure. To achieve these functions, coatings should have the following
attributes:

Table 1:Comparison of performance of various resin system

Resin Type Alkali Water Flexibil Breath UV Carbon CLS04

Resista resista ity ability Resista ation Resistan
nce nce nce Resista ce
nce

Alkyds No Yes Yes Yes No No No

Vinyl No No Yes Yes No No No

Styrene Yes Yes No Yes No No No

Copolymers

Chlorinated Yes Yes No Yes No No No

Rubber

Pure Aliphatic Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Acrylates

Polyurethanes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes

Epoxies Yes Yes No No No No Yes

 ● Good adhesion to the surface to be coated

● Resistant to alkalis, as the coatings are applied on alkaline concrete

● Resistance against CO2, sulphate and chlorides to provide barrier property

● Good flexibility as the structural members undergo dimensional variation due to

cyclic loads

● Excellent weathering resistance

● Breathability should allow water vapour transmission through the coating to

avoid blistering of the coatings; a durability requirement.

● Resistance to UV exposure is a durability requirement

● Low susceptibility to staining

● Good resistant against growth of fungi, algae, moss etc.

● Resistivity to chemical/physical actions

● Low permeability to water, solutions and gases

● Good bond to concrete

● Sufficient flexibility to avoid cracking caused by thermal or mechanical

movements

● Similar physical properties of the overlay material and underlying concrete

● Adequate abrasion or skid resistance.

● Resistivity to chemical action of concrete and humidity in concrete.

● Bridging of fine cracks in concrete

3.Historical Background:

Dating from prehistory and Cro-Magnon man, coatings developed slowly from
artistry to technology. Decorative values prevailed well past the Renaissance; the
protective function of coatings emerged after the Industrial Revolution. Research
in film-formers which converted coatings into a high-technology industry is
summarized, and the stimulation provided by the need for coatings to comply
with regulations.
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