Abstract: A computer-implemented method for characterization of solid particles, especially sand particles, includes the steps of: providing a sample of solid particles to be analyzed in a predefined sample area; taking at least one digital image of the sample of solid particles with a camera of a mobile computer device; performing an imaging particle analysis of the at least one digital image for extracting at least one particle size parameter and/or at least one particle shape parameter of the population of particles identified in the at least one digital image; making available the at least one particle size parameter and/or the at least one particle shape parameter via a user interface, via a machine interface and/or on a data storage medium.

Abstract: Methods to improve the workability of a mineral binder composition include at least one mineral binder and additionally recycled powder, said methods comprising the steps of providing at least one mineral binder, admixing recycled powder, admixing at least one workability improver selected from the group consisting of polycarboxylates, lignosulphonates, sugar acids, sugars, or mixtures thereof, and admixing water.

Abstract: A two-component composition including a component K2, including at least one initiator for free-radical curing, and a component K1, including a) at least one monomer A according to formula (IIIa), b) at least one monomer B according to formula (IIIb), c) optionally between 10% by weight and 20% by weight, based on component K1, of at least one elastomer C of formula (I), and d) optionally at least one additive selected from core-shell polymer, activator for free-radical curing, inhibitor for free-radical curing, filler and adhesion promoter. Provided that component K1 contains between 25% by weight and 75% by weight, based on component K1, of the mixture of monomer A and monomer B, and the mass ratio of monomer A to monomer B in component K1 is between 1:1 and 9:1.

Abstract: A vibration and noise damping element including a damping layer having first and second surfaces and an adhesive layer covering at least part of the first surface. The damping layer is composed of a damping layer material with a viscosity at 60° C. of 30?000-500?000 Pa*s containing at least one rubber component and the adhesive layer is composed of an adhesive layer material with a viscosity at 60° C. of 50?000-300?000 Pa*s containing at least one rubber component. The ratio of the thickness of the damping layer d1 to the adhesive layer d2 (d1/d2) is 0.6-4.0 and the sum (d1+d2) is 0.5-2.5 mm. The element shows good performance in the ball drop test at low temperatures, has good adhesion to the substrate it is applied to, provides good vibration and noise damping properties and guarantees easy separation after storage at temperatures between 30-50° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component coating composition comprising one first saturated polyhydroxy component, optionally one second saturated polyhydroxy component, wherein the second polyhydroxy compound is different from the first polyhydroxy compound, at least one metal component, water and at least one polyisocyanate. The resulting composition offers excellent scratch resistance, better mechanical properties and good applicability.

Abstract: A mixer includes a drum having at least one inlet and one outlet. The mixer furthermore includes a drive and a stirring shaft, which is arranged in the drum and is coupled to the drive. Furthermore, the mixer includes a conveying device, which is arranged in the drum and which is arranged on one and the same axis as the stirring shaft.

Abstract: A sealing element includes: a waterproofing adhesive layer having first and second major surfaces, an adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the first major surface of the waterproofing adhesive layer, and a carrier layer on the side of the waterproofing adhesive layer opposite to the side of the adhesive layer, wherein the waterproofing adhesive layer is composed of a self-adhering bituminous composition and the adhesive layer is composed of a non-bituminous pressure sensitive adhesive. The sealing element is used as a waterproofing, roofing, vapor barrier, vapor retarder, or a façade membrane, or as a waterproofing, roofing tape, or façade tape.

Abstract: A reinforcing element for reinforcing a structural element in a motor vehicle, the reinforcing element including: a carrier; an expandable material, the expandable material being arranged at least partially on the carrier; at least two fixation elements that are connected with the carrier, the fixation elements each including a circular metallic tab with an essentially flat central section adapted for welding, and the fixation elements being arranged in such a way that the reinforcing element is fixable to the structural element with a weld connection between the tabs and the structural element; wherein the circular metallic tabs are enclosed by material of the carrier; and wherein the fixation elements are arranged in a peripheral area of the carrier.

Abstract: A method for producing a floor construction on a substrate by applying a screed to the substrate and then applying a seal to the screed. The screed is based on a screed composition which includes an aluminate binder, a calcium sulfate binder and fillers, where the amount of filler is 30 to 80 wt % and the total amount of aluminate binder and calcium sulfate binder is 20 to 70 wt % and the weight ratio of aluminate binder to calcium sulfate binder is in the range from 1:1 to 1:5. The method enables a short production time and at the same time improved adhesion between screed and seal.

Abstract: A thermally expandable rubber composition, including at least one solid rubber, at least one processing oil, at least one vulcanization system, at least one filler G, 0.25 and 0.55 wt-% of 4,4?-oxybis(benzenesulfonyl hydrazide), 0.25 and 0.55 wt-% of p-toluenesulfonylhydrazide and 0.1 and 0.5 wt-% of azodicarbonic acid diamide.

Abstract: An amine of the formula (I) is used for curing of epoxy resins and enables surprisingly rapid and undisrupted curing and high final hardnesses, with formation of nice, faultless surfaces with high gloss even in the case of two-dimensional application and low temperatures. It is suitable as curing agent, co-curing agent and/or incorporable accelerator for epoxy resin products such as, in particular, coatings, adhesives, potting compounds or shaped bodies.

Abstract: A waterproofing system including a functional layer S1 including 10-80 wt.-% of at least one thermoplastic polymer P1 and 10-80 wt.-% of at least one solid particulate filler F, wherein the surface of the functional layer S1 has an Auto-correlation length of waviness W(Sal) of at least 50 ?m. Further, a method for producing a waterproofing system and to the use of a mechanical surface treatment step to increase the waviness factor, determined as the ratio of the Root mean square roughness of waviness W(Sq) to the square of the Auto-correlation length of waviness W(Sal), of a surface of a functional layer S1.

Abstract: A method for installing a cover strip between a roofing membrane and an edge metal flashing positioned over a portion of the roofing membrane, includes using a cover strip or a self-adhering cover strip to bridge a joint formed between the edge metal flashing and the roofing membrane. One end of the cover strip is indirectly or directly bonded to the edge metal flashing by using an adhesive whereas the other end is heat-welded or adhesively bonded to the roofing membrane.

Abstract: A two-component polyurethane adhesive including a polyol component K1 and a polyisocyanate component K2; wherein the polyol component K1 includes at least one diol A1 having two primary hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight in the range from 60 to 150 g/mol, at least one triol A2 having an average molecular weight in the range from 1,000 to 10,000 g/mol, at least one polyester polyol A3 based on dimer fatty acids and/or dimer fatty alcohols, especially based on dimer fatty acids; and the polyisocyanate component K2 includes at least one polyisocyanate B1 and/or at least one polyurethane polymer B2 having isocyanate groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a particle-stabilized inorganic foam based on geopolymers, to a particle-stabilized inorganic foam based on geopolymers, to a cellular material obtainable by hardening and optionally drying the particle-stabilized inorganic foam based on geopolymers, and to a composition for preparing an inorganic foam formulation for providing a particle-stabilized inorganic foam based on geopolymers.

Abstract: A method for inerting a swellable clay and/or for reducing or inhibiting adverse effects of swellable clays on the effectiveness of dispersants in mineral binder compositions, includes adding a comb polymer to a mineral binder composition. The comb polymer includes: at least one poly(alkylene oxide) side chain-bearing monomer unit without ionic groups, optionally at least one cationic monomer unit, optionally at least one anionic monomer unit, and optionally, at least one non-ionic monomer unit.

Abstract: An amine of the formula (I) and for its use for curing of epoxy resins, the amine of the formula (I) has low odor and low viscosity and enables surprisingly rapid curing at ambient temperatures to give a material of high final hardness and high surface quality.

Abstract: A single-component moisture-curable silicone composition including 100 parts by weight of at least one crosslinkable polydiorganosiloxane having silanol end groups, 5 to 20 parts by weight of at least one hydrophilic silica, 1 to 10 parts by weight of at least one organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane crosslinker that contains at least 2 alkoxysilane groups, 1 to 7 parts by weight of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane that contains at least one aminoalkyl group having a primary amino group, 0.1 to 7 parts by weight of at least one tin catalyst, up to 5 parts by weight of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane that contains at least two alkoxysilane groups, wherein silicone composition contains less than 1.0% by weight of water based on total composition, with proviso where reactivity in respect of hydrolysis of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane is greater than reactivity in respect of hydrolysis of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane crosslinker.

Abstract: Methods for the retrieval of aggregates from waste construction material by grinding in a ball mill or on a compressive grinder, which are useful in the recycling of waste construction material, especially in the recycling of concrete or mortar. Also, cleaned aggregates obtained from waste construction material by grinding and their use on the production of new construction materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable binder composition comprising: a) at least one organic binder comprising a polyisocyanate and a polyol, and b) at least 50% by weight of a filler in the form of quartz and/or slag, based on 100% by weight of binder composition.