Adhesives for Construction and Civil Engineering

Abstract

As of today, adhesives are essential material in architectural and civil engineering works. In the construction field, adhesives are used in various situations, from exterior to interior construction. Adhesives are utilized especially bonding different kinds of substrates due to diversification of the materials in construction. In constructions of civil engineering work, main materials are steel and concrete, then adhesives are used to bond these materials and also to different materials. In respond to large-scale disasters, the use of epoxy resin adhesives against seismic reinforcement, is increasing, and it has been contributing to secure reinforcement strength, shortening the construction period, saving labor and reducing weight. As the population declines, it is not high possibility to grow new housing market but repair and refurbishment market can be developing in the future.