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Results indicate that recycled ABS had a lower adhesive strength than the acrylic latex emulsion and the base mortar, but did increase in adhesive strength when mixed with maleic-anhydride. The adhesive strength was investigated for a Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) made of an \"E\" glass fiber that is a continuous strand roving oriented and pre-tensioned longitudinally in an isopthalic polyester matrix material. The FRP rebar was compared to standard steel rebars, and found that the standard steel corrugated rebar had a higher adhesive strength, due to mechanical interlocking. This was clarified by measurements using a smooth steel rebar. Characterization of the polymer-modified mortar was conducted by pore analysis and scanning electron microscopy. 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The adhesive strength was investigated for a Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) made of an "E" glass fiber that is a continuous strand roving oriented and pre-tensioned longitudinally in an isopthalic polyester matrix material. The FRP rebar was compared to standard steel rebars, and found that the standard steel corrugated rebar had a higher adhesive strength, due to mechanical interlocking. This was clarified by measurements using a smooth steel rebar. Characterization of the polymer-modified mortar was conducted by pore analysis and scanning electron microscopy. Scanning Electron Microscopy was implemented to view the polymer particles, the cement fibrils formed by the hydration, and to prove Ohama's theory of network structure.","abstract_has_math":false,"creators":["Palos, Artemio"],"institution":"University of North Texas","degree_name":null,"degree_level":null,"degree_discipline":null,"degree_department":null,"school":null,"contributors":["D'Souza, Nandika Anne, 1967-","Puppala, Anand","Brostow, Witold, 1934-","Kozak, Mile","Reidy, Richard"],"advisors":[],"committee_chairs":[],"committee_members":[],"year":2002,"date_issued":"2002-08","date_published":"2002-08","updated_at":"2026-07-24T05:34:52Z","subjects":["Cement composites.","cement","FRP","adhesion","compression","recycled ABS"],"languages":["English"],"rights":["Use restricted to UNT Community","Copyright","Palos, Artemio","Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. 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