CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

1.0      INTRODUCTION

Right from when man stated to build, he has been compelled to use the locally available materials around him. Building has now become major construction material allover the world has necessitated a critical study of its constituent materials. More so, the present economic crunch calls for cost saving measures on the part of engineers/researchers involved in the management of the country’s project. Hence, the need for researchers to explore the use of those material that are locally available and affordable for the partial or total replacement of some previously known construction materials. Putting in the consideration safety, economy, strength and durability.

The advent of pure water sachets in Nigeria was a welcomed development; however it has become a serious environmental pollution due to its non-degradable nature. These sachets belong to the polymer family and have been discovered to be of importance with polymer hence forming a Polymer Concrete (P.C). polymer Concrete (PC) consist of a polymer binder which may be a thermoplastic but more frequently it is thermosetting polymer and a mineral fillers such as aggregate, gravel, or crushed stones, however in case it will be shredded wood wool.