Critical review of polymer concrete: From origin, mix design, performance characteristics, to multidisciplinary applications

Vuong Nguyen-Van, Ngoc San Ha, Meiling Dai, Bao-Loi Dang, Hong S. Wong, Thanh Kim Mai Dang, Dilan Robert, Kate Nguyen, CIRTECH Institute, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Department of Civil , School of Engineering, RMIT University, School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, iMMOi Research Group, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mien Trung University of Civil Engineering , Dak Lak Province, Centre for Infrastructure Materials, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on July 21, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Polymer concrete (PC) is an advanced composite whose engineered combination of synthetic resins and aggregates yields markedly improved mechanical performance and durability versus ordinary Portland cement systems. This review synthesises findings to (1) ...