Abstract:
A magnesium-based fly ash porous sound-absorbing material with a surface hydrophobically modified, and a preparation method thereof are provided. In the preparation method, a basic magnesium sulfate cement is adopted as a cementing agent and a fly ash is adopted as a mineral admixture to prepare a slurry; foaming is conducted through a physical foaming process in a foaming machine to obtain a foam; and the foam is mixed with the slurry, and a resulting mixture is poured and cured, and then subjected to a surface hydrophobic modification through vapor deposition to obtain the sound-absorbing material. The sound-absorbing material has a density of 251 kg/m3 to 306 kg/m3, a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.65 to 0.7, a compressive strength of 1.8 MPa to 2.2 MPa, and a water contact angle of 129° to 151°.
Abstract:
A fireproof, translucent, flexible coated fabric composite material for use in fire curtains. The composite material meets or exceeds regulatory requirements in terms of fire endurance and allows transmissivity of necessary amounts of light. The process of the present disclosure combines a silica fabric with a special refractory index controlled resin. This unique combination of materials can transform an opaque high temperature fabric into a translucent, and even transparent, composite which as the ability to resist high temperature, flame and smoke penetration that fills a needed gap in technology between visibility and fire resistance in the field of fire and smoke curtains used in civil construction.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for preparing a cyclic siloxane copolymer, a water repellent composition and the use for treating porous substrates like concrete, especially reinforced concrete.
Abstract:
A hydrolysis resistant aqueous emulsion includes a hydrolyzable silicon containing compound. This emulsion is formed by a method that includes the step of (A) forming a seed emulsion that includes (1) an emulsifier, (2) water, and (3) a first oil phase. The method also includes the step of (B) adding a second oil phase, including a hydrolyzable silicon containing compound, to the seed emulsion. A weight ratio of the second oil phase including the hydrolyzable silicon containing compound to the first oil phase in the seed emulsion is from 0.5 to 50. Moreover, a total weight of the first and second oil phases in the emulsion is at least 60 weight percent.
Abstract:
An aqueous emulsion for waterproofing a surface comprising: a) 1 to 85% by weight of an alkylalkoxysilane of the formula R1aSi(OR2)4−a b) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a cationic alkoxysilane of the formula R3bR4Si(OR5)3−b c) up to 20% by weight of a hydroxy terminated polydimethylsiloxane having a degree of polymerization from 1 to 500, said hydroxy terminated polydimethylsiloxane being present in the aqueous emulsion where; R1 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH3C(O)—, CH3CH2C(O)—, HOCH2CH2—, CH3OCH2CH2—, and C2H5OCH2CH2—, R3 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbons, R4 is a monovalent hydrocarbon having at least one quaternary ammonium group substituent, a is 1 or 2, b is 0, 1 or 2.
Abstract:
A gypsum board having mold resistance includes a gypsum core and gypsum board paper covering two surfaces of the gypsum core. The gypsum core contains first and second anti-mold agents, each having a water solubility of 200 ppm or less, and a waterproofing agent. A mixture consisting of the first and second anti-mold agents and starch is applied on a surface of the gypsum board paper, which surface is out of contact with the gypsum core. The first anti-mold agent is 2-(4-thiazolyl)-benzimidazole (TBZ) or 2-benzimidazol carbamic acid methyl ester (BCM), and the second anti-mold agent is 3-iodo-2-propyl butyl carbamate (IPBC). The total amount of the first and second anti-mold agents contained in the gypsum core is 0.03% to 0.2% of gypsum forming the gypsum core on an active ingredient basis, and the additive amount of the waterproofing agent is 0.3% to 1.5% of the gypsum forming the gypsum core.
Abstract:
Methods of reducing hydroxyl ions in concrete pore solutions are provided. Such methods are useful in providing resistance to gels which form in concrete due to the alkali-silica (ASR) reaction. The methods comprise adding a salt or mixture thereof to the concrete, in aqueous or solid form, the salt or salt mixture having cations higher in valence than the anions. The methods also comprise adding an acidic phosphate or a silicon-containing alkoxide to the concrete. The methods further comprise resisting and/or inhibiting ASR in airfield runway concrete pore solutions by applying a soluble salt or a mixture of soluble salts in solution or a deicing salt mixture in situ to the runway concrete. All of the above methods are useful in reducing hydroxyl ions in concrete. Such methods can be used to resist ASR in fresh concrete, in concrete that is setting, or in hardened concrete.
Abstract:
A method of producing a water resistant fiber-cement product. The water repelling agent can be added or applied to the fiber-cement or indeed the material forming the fiber cement at a number of different stages in the process. The resultant material has increased water impermeability over conventional fiber-cement products.
Abstract:
A method for sealing or resealing a masonry surface in a swimming pool. In a new pool, spa, or similar structure, the masonry surface is cleaned and prepped. A diluted mixture of silicone sealant is then applied to the surface. Staining dyes are optionally added to the sealing formulation. In the case of an old pool, voids and cracks are sealed with a filler. The diluted mixture of silicone sealant is then applied over the old plaster and the filler materials to reseal the surface. Staining dyes may be optionally added to this application of the inventive method as well. A second formulation of the sealant can be used to affix and grout tiles in order to seal all or part of a pool's wall surface.
Abstract:
Methods of reducing hydroxyl ions in concrete pore solutions are provided. Such methods are useful in providing resistance to gels which form in concrete due to the alkali-silica (ASR) reaction. The methods comprise, in one aspect, adding a salt to the concrete, in aqueous or solid form, the salt having a cation higher in valence than the anion. In other aspects, the methods of the present invention comprise adding an acidic phosphate or a silicon-containing alkoxide to the concrete. All of the above methods are useful in reducing hydroxyl ions in concrete. Such methods can be used to resist ASR in fresh concrete, in concrete that is setting, or in hardened concrete.