Abstract:
La presente invención comprende un block de plástico elaborado a partir de materiales plásticos obtenidos de desechos como lo son poliestireno, polietileno, cloruro de polivinilo o polietileno de alta densidad soplo. El block de plástico es un material de peso volumétrico bajo y permite reducir la fuerzas sísmicas en una estructura de concreto armado y/o a las que se aplique. La forma geométrica del block de plástico incrementa su comportamiento en distribución de cargas alas que es sometido y las transmite a sus centros de carga, además incrementa su resistencia a la comprensión simple en su estructura, a fuerzas y cortantes y momento flexionante, a las cargas gravitacionales y genera estabilidad en un modelo constructivo.
Abstract:
A construction block (100) including a rigid outer shell (106) and a thermally insulating insert (112). The outer shell (106) defines a pair of outer shell side elements (114, 116) extending substantially vertically and substantially parallel to each other and at least one outer shell transversal element (132) extending between the outer shell side elements (114, 116). The outer shell side and transversal elements (114, 116, 132) are hollow and together define an outer shell cavity (110) delimited by the outer shell (106). The insert (112) is contained inside the outer shell cavity (110).
Abstract:
The invention provides novel aerated composite materials that possess excellent physical and performance characteristics of aerated concretes, and methods of production and uses thereof. These composite materials can be readily produced from widely available, low cost raw materials by a process suitable for large-scale production with improved energy consumption, desirable carbon footprint and minimal environmental impact.
Abstract:
Construction materials intended for use as structural elements in the construction of buildings and civil engineering structures. Such elements can include reinforcement means that can increase the structural integrity of a structural block. Methods for manufacturing the reinforcement means, blocks and structures comprising such means are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Construction materials intended for use as structural elements, such as structural blocks, used in the construction of buildings and civil engineering structures. The blocks can comprise hemp hurd and fibers, flax fiber, hydraulic lime and hydrated lime. In one aspect, the blocks may comprise a body shape configured so as to allow it to interlock with other blocks in the construction of a structure. In another aspect, the blocks may be adapted to incorporate tensioning means. Methods for manufacturing the blocks and structures comprising such materials and methods for building such structures are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A masonry wall is formed of masonry block units abutted with one another in series within stacked rows. Each masonry block unit is a concrete body having two opposing exterior side walls defining respective portions of the assembly masonry wall. Vertical reinforcement channels are formed in the exterior side walls of each masonry block unit so as to be open laterally to the exterior. The reinforcement channels align with corresponding channels in the masonry block units in adjacent stacked rows to receive elongate reinforcement members, for example rebar, inserted laterally therein from the exterior surface of the assembly masonry wall. A bonding material can then be recessed laterally into the reinforcement channels so as to bond the reinforcement members to the masonry assembly.
Abstract:
The invention comprises a concrete form. The concrete form comprises a first panel having a first primary surface for contacting plastic concrete and a second primary surface opposite the first surface; and a second panel having a first primary surface and a second primary surface opposite the first surface, the second panel being attached to the first panel so that the first primary surface of the second panel is adjacent the second primary surface of the first panel. The concrete form also comprises a layer of radiant heat reflective material and a layer of insulating material disposed between and covering the second primary surface of the first panel and first primary surface of the second panel. A method of using the concrete form is also disclosed.