Abstract: A thermoresponsive suspension composition for use in additive manufacturing includes an aqueous suspension of a thermosetting resin, a crosslinking agent configured to react with the thermosetting resin, and a mineral particulate, wherein the thermosetting resin and crosslinking agent react at or above a trigger temperature.

Abstract: A manufacturing method includes: (1) incorporating at least one soluble, calcium, magnesium, or other divalent cation-containing additive into a concrete mixture including aggregates prone to alkali-silica reaction; and (2) curing the concrete mixture to form a concrete product.

Abstract: A thermoresponsive suspension composition for use in additive manufacturing includes an aqueous suspension of a thermosetting resin, a crosslinking agent configured to react with the thermosetting resin, and a mineral particulate, wherein the thermosetting resin and crosslinking agent react at or above a trigger temperature.

Abstract: A manufacturing method includes: (1) incorporating at least one soluble, calcium, magnesium, or other divalent cation-containing additive into a concrete mixture including aggregates prone to alkali-silica reaction; and (2) curing the concrete mixture to form a concrete product.

Abstract: Additives for cementitious compositions are stabilized against particle agglomeration. The additive may be provided in an aqueous liquid admixture composition for cementitious compositions that includes the additive, a polymer thickener, and water, where the particles are stabilized against agglomeration and the admixture is stabilized against physical separation. The method for stabilizing the additive against particle agglomeration utilizes a pH sensitive thickener that may be activated through neutralization of acid groups on the polymer thickener. Methods of making cementitious compositions and hardened cementitious structures using the stabilized additive and admixture are also disclosed.

Abstract: An additive for cementitious compositions for mitigating alkali-silica reaction (ASR) includes particles of alkali-silica reaction mitigating that are against agglomeration. The additive may be provided in an aqueous liquid admixture composition for cementitious compositions that includes the alkali-silica reaction mitigating additive, a thickening agent and water. The admixture utilizes a pH sensitive thickener in combination with pH adjustment to stabilize the particles of alkali-silica reaction mitigating additive against agglomeration. The admixture composition is used to mitigate the alkali-silica reactions in a cementitious composition. Methods of making the admixture, cementitious compositions and hardened cementitious structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A manufacturing method includes: (1) incorporating at least one soluble, calcium, magnesium, or other divalent cation-containing additive into a concrete mixture including aggregates prone to alkali-silica reaction; and (2) curing the concrete mixture to form a concrete product.

Abstract: A manufacturing method includes: (1) incorporating at least one soluble, calcium, magnesium, or other divalent cation-containing additive into a concrete mixture including aggregates prone to alkali-silica reaction; and (2) curing the concrete mixture to form a concrete product.

Abstract: A method of expanding expandable polymeric microspheres including contacting an aqueous slurry including unexpanded, expandable polymeric microspheres with heat in-situ during manufacture of cement. A method of manufacturing cement includes: (i) contacting an aqueous slurry of unexpanded, expandable polymeric microspheres with heat proximate to and/or during said manufacturing of cement to create expanded polymeric microspheres; (ii) optionally pre-wetting the expanded polymeric microspheres; and (iii) mixing the expanded polymeric microspheres with cement.

Abstract: A device for determining the position of objects (T) inside a space (P), in particular for locating a tumor inside a human body. At least one emitter unit (SE) and at least one receiver unit (S11, . . . S22) are provided and, in a first embodiment, the emitter unit(s) (SE) are located inside and/or as close as possible to the object (T) under observation and the receiver units(s) (S11, . . . S22) are located preferably outside the space (P). In a second embodiment, the receiver unit(s) (SE) are located inside and/or as close as possible to the object (T) under observation and the emitter unit(s) (S11, . . . S22) are located preferably outside the space (P).

Abstract: A sound-absorbent material is made by compressing foamed synthetic plastics material so as to rupture the walls of at least some of the cells therein. Preferably a slab of polycarbodiimide foam is compressed to about 50% to 66% of its initial thickness while cold or at a temperature below 120.degree. C., and is moulded to shape while below 120.degree. C., being bonded if desired to one or more sheets of covering or strengthening or decorative fabric or felt or other facing material.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a moulded light-weight panel and its manufacture, the panel comprising sheets of foamed material and cardboard, which may be corrugated, impregnated with a solution of elastomer which becomes polymerized to bond all the components of the panel together in a mould. Reinforcing and fastening elements may be incorporated in the panel.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a moulded light-weight panel and its manufacture, the panel comprising sheets of foamed material and cardboard, which may be corrugated, impregnated with a solution of elastomer which becomes polymerized to bond all the components of the panel together in a mould. Reinforcing and fastening elements may be incorporated in the panel.