Epoxy mortar/concrete

The epoxy is a two-component organic polymer. Epoxy mortars and concrete are a blend of

epoxy and sand or epoxy and sand plus coarse aggregate. The epoxy system with or without
aggregate will provide an impermeable environment and barrier that will protect the
reinforcing steel against corrosion.
The epoxy mortar/concrete has little or no shrinkage. During the curing process
the exothermic reaction will create a temperature rise that will cause the mass to expand.
The presence of fine and coarse aggregate will minimize the temperature rise and
subsequent expansion. As the mass cools, there will be shrinkage that will return the mass
to its original size. In short, the mass will expand during the exothermic reaction and
contract during the cooling period.
Epoxy mortar/concrete can be designed to repair cavities from 3–38 mm (1/8–1 ½ in.). The
aggregate size will be dictated by the depth of the void being repaired. The epoxy/aggregate
ratio, for fine or coarse aggregate, can be optimized by utilizing a gradation that maximizes
the amount of aggregate.
Sections greater than 38 mm (1½ in.) deep can be repaired with an epoxy concrete.
However, to achieve an epoxy concrete that will have a coefficient of thermal
expansion comparable to Portland cement concrete, a placement procedure known as
preplaced aggregate must be utilized.

Why we used Epoxy Mortar to seal

Why? To seal the widened crack with Epoxy Mortar after removing dust . If it not properly cleaned it
will not stick, if it does not stick due to the pressure it can come off and epoxy can hit the eye.

If we we directly use EP10 then it may penetrate in to crack then it will not seal the crack properly.