Abstract:
Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced cement composite materials incorporating a 3-mode fiber blend that includes cellulose pulp and synthetic fibers in a ratio selected to provide the composite material with improved water absorption characteristics and the same or improved mechanical properties as compared to equivalent composite materials reinforced with predominantly or all cellulose fibers. Also disclosed herein are fiber blends comprised of a combination of cellulose fibers and polypropylene fibers adapted to reinforce cementitious composite articles manufactured by the Hatschek process and autoclave cured.
Abstract:
A composite building material includes carpet waste having carpet fibers and adhesive, and an inorganic filler that includes fly ash. The composite building material may be produced by providing the carpet waste, mixing the carpet waste with the inorganic filler to produce a homogeneous blend, and forming the homogeneous blend into the composite building material. The composite building material may optionally include a base polymer, slack wax, and/or calcium carbonate.
Abstract:
La présente invention concerne un nouveau type de ciment géopolymérique non corrosif dans lequel ledit ciment comprend un métakaolin ou un mélange de métakaolîn et d'un aluminosilicate non activé thermiquement, dans un rapport pondéral compris dans la gamme allant d'environ 40:60 à environ 80:20, et une solution alcaline de silicate ayant un rapport molaire M 2 O:SiO 2 compris dans la gamme allant de 0,51 à 0,60, M représentant Na ou K ainsi que l'utilisation d'un superplastifiant comprenant un polymère d'acide acrylique réticulé dans la fabrication de ciment géopolymérique.
Abstract:
La présente invention a pour objet l'utilisation pour réduire le retrait plastique et/ou réduire la fissuration plastique dans le béton d'au moins un éther de cellulose présentant soit un degré de substitution en radicaux méthoxy (DSM), soit un degré de substitution (DS) compris de 1,17 à 2,33.
Abstract:
Se describe el proceso para mezclar en seco fibras de distintos tipos y dimensiones a materiales formulados con componentes cementantes o aglutinantes, agregados granulares y que pueden llevar o no otros ingredientes adicionales. El proceso tiene las características principales de que asegura una correcta incorporación de las fibras con el resto de los materiales, incrementa el amarre mecánico de las mismas con el resto de los componentes y facilita el uso de formulaciones con alto contenido de fibras (sobrefibratación). El proceso descrito es aplicable para producir materiales para las artes plásticas, Ia construcción, Ia ingeniería y Ia industria en general.
Abstract:
Disclosed are structural materials including polymeric reinforcement fibers that can provide added strength and fracture toughness to the matrix. The polymeric reinforcement fibers are polypropylene-based monofilament fibers or tape fibers exhibiting extremely favorable mechanical characteristics for structural reinforcement including modulus greater than 12 MPa and elongation less than about 10 %. The disclosed reinforced composite materials can exhibit desired average residual strength values with less total fiber loading necessary to attain the ARS values as compared to previously known polymer reinforced materials. Very high strength and fracture toughness can be attained in the disclosed composite materials.
Abstract:
A porous polypropylene modified fibre, the method for preparing which comprises mainly mixing the fibre grade chips of polypropylene and the additives, then forming a high-strength porous polypropylene filaments by high-pressure spinning and multiple stretching, said additives include the surfactant(s) for improving the hydrophility of the fibre and the inorganic micropowder(s) for forming concavo-convex holes while the filaments are being drawn. An important use of the end product is to improve the spalling resistance of a concrete structural member in the condition of high temperature by adding the staple of said product to a concrete or mortar. The staple from present invention has a high dispersibility, surface binding power and excellent mechanical behaviors, the building fire hazard raised by concrete structural member spalling under high temperature is lowed considerably because of the addition of the staple.
Abstract:
The invention disclosure herein describes a method and formulations to produce dry tinted cement mixture, with product colors to match desired landscapes. The methods described produce a solid durable concrete-like structure, with a water permeable structure and with color to match a surrounding environment. Dry tinted cement mixture comprises a mixture of colorant and cement, which is blended together with crushed rock aggregate. The dry mixture is then slightly moistened while blending, such as with light mistings of water in a typical cement mixer. Once the mixture is blended and moistened, and before the cement sets and hardens, the slightly moistened mixture is poured into the desired location, spread, and compressed to grade, such as with rollers or tamping devices. As the material sets, light mistings of water can be applied to facilitate good hardening, and the top surface of the material can be smoothed or textured.
Abstract:
A pigment paste and a method for making the same that alters the appearance of concrete such that, after the concrete sets, it resembles natural stone (e.g., marble, granite, sandstone, bluestone, etc.) without separately applying a finish of any kind to the concrete are provided. The pigment paste preferably comprises a filler, a pigment, an anti-foaming agent, a surfactant, and water. In some embodiments, the surfactant is a water reducing admixture. A concrete compound having a finish resembling natural stone is made by combining the pigment paste with a concrete mix, which includes a cementitious material with aggregate and water, and a chemical admixture. Upon adding the pigment paste and mixing it, the cementitious material is allowed to set, where, after it sets, the concrete has a finish resembling natural stone.
Abstract:
A method of controlling the cure of concrete structures using intralaminar heat generated by applying electrical energy to electrically conductive members disposed within the structures. These conductive members include carbon fibers. The method further incorporates the electrically conductive, members as internal reinforcement in the cured, finished structure reducing or obviating the need for reinforcing steel. The electrically conductive, members are provided in various forms including but not limited to, pliable forms impregnated with a polymer resin matrix capable of being rigidified and completely rigidified forms. The invention may be used in conjunction with heat responsive agents to activate curing. A preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention is a controlled (expedited or heat activated) cure of a concrete structure. Concrete structures containing the electrical heating capability taught herein are also included within the invention.