Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce calcium rich-based aggregates by electrodeposition in salty aqueous CO2 enriched solutions, that can be used in the construction industry. The method includes filtering an aqueous salty solution to produce an aqueous salty solution free of organic debris or pollutants, adjusting a temperature and pH in a conditioning reactor CR1 to produce an aqueous salty solution, bringing the aqueous salty solution from CR1 to a continuous reactor CR2 equipped with an electroactive substrate comprising at least one cathode and at least one anode connected to an electrical DC supply, injecting in CR2 a flux of a gas mixture containing CO2 (C-gas) in contact with the flux of the aqueous solution, applying to the flux of the CO2-enriched aqueous solution a constant DC current, and recovering the calcium rich-based aggregates deposited on the electroactive substrate and/or on the bottom of CR2.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a Portland cement-free porous rigid mineral substrate made of alkali-activated pozzolans, a method for preparing the same, and use of said substrate to optimize plant germination and growth.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a Portland cement-free porous rigid mineral substrate made of alkali-activated pozzolans, a method for preparing the same, and use of said substrate to optimize plant germination and growth.

Abstract: Method to artificially agglomerate finely divided materials. A method to agglomerate finely divided material into aggregates, the aggregates being larger than the finely divided material, comprising the steps of (a) mixing finely divided material, binder and water in a mixer, (b) adding an agglomerating agent to the mix formed in step (a) and mixing constantly. Finely divided material is selected from the group consisting of cement, sand, clay, glass, slag, fly ash, stone powder, bypass dust, limestone, silica fume, crushed brick, brick powder and crushed stone or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a new castable cement based material containing a special admixture based internal curing system to reduce the shrinkage and avoid the formation of cracks, and method of producing the same.

Abstract: A concrete mix having sand, fine aggregates, binder, fibers, and various admixtures is provided. The mix has a consistency from S2 to SF3, a compressive strength in the range of 30-80 MPa and a ductility represented by fc, ffl, fR1 and fR3 values, wherein the concrete mix contains at least 390 Kg of binder, the concrete mix has a paste volume of 300-600 liters, the concrete mix contains at least two systems of fibers and a general admixture system that is composed of at least 2 sub-admixture systems.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a new castable cement based material containing a special admixture based internal curing system to reduce the shrinkage and avoid the formation of cracks, and method of producing the same.

Abstract: A castable construction material with controlled flow and workability retention comprising (a) a binder comprising from 75% to 100% by weight of fly ashes comprising from 1.5% to 35% by weight of Ca O and a Lost on Ignition (LOI) value from 0.5% to 5.5% by weight, (b) an activator comprising an alkali hydroxide and an alkali silicate, wherein the activator is from 3% to 25% by weight with respect to the castable construction material, (c) sand, (d) fine aggregates, (e) coarse aggregates, (f) free water and (g) a workability retention agent wherein selected from the group consisting of polycarboxylate ether polymer (PCE), polyamines, polyethylene imines, polyacrylamides, polyacrylate (EO, PO) ester, polymethacrylate (EO, PO) ester, polyammonium derivatives and co-polymers thereof, polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride, benzalkonium chlorides, substituted quaternary ammonium salts, chitosans, caseins and cationically modified colloidal silica.

Abstract: Method to produce aggregates from unsettled cementitious mixtures, comprising the steps of (a) adding at least one pelletizing agent to an unsettled cementitious mixture, (b) mixing constantly the mixture of step (a) in a mixer to produce pellets, (c) discharging the pellets obtained in step (b) and (d) drying the pellets formed in step (c). The pelletizing agent is selected from the group consisting of cellulose, chitosan, collagen, polyacrylamide and co-polymers of polyacrylamide and polyacrylics, polyamines, polyvinylalcohols, polysaccharides, lactic acid, methacrylic acid, methacrylate, hydroxyethyl, ethylene glycol, ethylene oxide, acrylic acid, inorganic flocculants and inorganic coagulants.

Abstract: A concrete mix having sand, fine aggregates, binder, fibers, and various admixtures is provided. The mix has a consistency from S2 to SF3, a compressive strength in the range of 30-60 MPa and a ductility represented by fc, ffl, fR1 and fR3 values, wherein the concrete mix contains at least 390 Kg of binder, the concrete mix has a paste volume of 300-600 liters, the concrete mix contains at least two systems of fibers and a general admixture system that is composed of at least 2 sub-admixture systems.

Abstract: A concrete mix having sand, fine aggregates, binder, fibers, and various admixtures is provided. The mix has a consistency from S2 to SF3, a compressive strength in the range of 30-80 MPa and a ductility represented by fc, ffl, fR1 and fR3 values, wherein the concrete mix contains at least 390 Kg of binder, the concrete mix has a paste volume of 300-600 liters, the concrete mix contains at least two systems of fibers and a general admixture system that is composed of at least 2 sub-admixture systems.

Abstract: A concrete mix having sand, fine aggregates, binder, fibers, and various admixtures is provided. The mix has a consistency from S2 to SF3, a compressive strength in the range of 30-80 MPa and a ductility represented by fc, ffl, fR1 and fR3 values, wherein the concrete mix contains at least 390 Kg of binder, the concrete mix has a paste volume of 300-600 liters, the concrete mix contains at least two systems of fibers and a general admixture system that is composed of at least 2 sub-admixture systems.

Abstract: Method to artificially agglomerate finely divided materials. A method to agglomerate finely divided material into aggregates, the aggregates being larger than the finely divided material, comprising the steps of (a) mixing finely divided material, binder and water in a mixer, (b) adding an agglomerating agent to the mix formed in step (a) and mixing constantly. Finely divided material is selected from the group consisting of cement, sand, clay, glass, slag, fly ash, stone powder, bypass dust, limestone, silica fume, crushed brick, brick powder and crushed stone or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for placement of roller compacted concrete (RCC) on a sub-base to produce a concrete pavement, which has: (a) dosing a concrete or concrete ingredients and loading the concrete or concrete ingredients into a concrete transportation truck, (b) adding at least one pelletizing agent to the concrete and waiting from 3 to 15 minutes under constant mixing to produce a pelletized concrete and (c) discharging the pelletized concrete obtained in step (b) on the sub-base from the concrete transportation truck, rotating the drum of the concrete transportation truck.

Abstract: A method for placement of roller compacted concrete (RCC) on a sub-base to produce a concrete pavement, which has: (a) dosing a concrete or concrete ingredients and loading the concrete or concrete ingredients into a concrete transportation truck, (b) adding at least one pelletizing agent to the concrete and waiting from 3 to 15 minutes under constant mixing to produce a pelletized concrete and (c) discharging the pelletized concrete obtained in step (b) on the sub-base from the concrete transportation truck, rotating the drum of the concrete transportation truck.