Abstract: An epoxy composition including a waterborne hardener component containing an amine functional adduct, which is a reaction product of at least one polyether amine, at least one polyalkylene amine, at least one arylaliphatic or cycloaliphatic amine, at least one polyether epoxy resin and at least one aromatic liquid epoxy resin, a resin component containing at least one liquid epoxy resin and mineral fillers, wherein the composition contains mineral fillers in the range of 85 to 95 weight-% based on the total solids of the composition. The epoxy composition enables floor coatings with low emission, low shrinkage and high impact resistance, which can be applied in a layer thickness of 1 to 3 mm or more in one step, cure to a decorative, faultless and glossy surface without the need to be overcoated and generate a low enough heat upon burning to fulfill the fire classification A2fl according to EN 13501-1.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a multi-component composition comprising A) a polyol component (A) comprising at least one polyol and water, B) a hardener component (B) comprising at least one polyisocyanate, and C) a solid component (C) comprising a hydraulic binder and one or more aggregates, as an early water resistant construction or repair material for constructing, repairing or refurbishing component parts, wherein the mixed and applied multi-component composition is immersed in water not later than 8 hours, preferably not later than 2 h, after application. The use as an early water resistant construction or repair material is especially suitable for component parts, which are in contact with water during operation such as offshore wind energy plants or water retaining systems, e.g. pipelines.

Abstract: A multicomponent composition which is especially suitable for a floor coating. The composition simultaneously allows an esthetically pleasing appearance (visual appearance, surface characteristics), good processibility and leveling, high gloss and a high proportion of environmentally friendly components.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a multi-component composition comprising A) a polyol component (A) comprising at least one polyol and water, B) a hardener component (B) comprising at least one polyisocyanate, and C) a solid component (C) comprising a hydraulic binder and one or more aggregates, as an early water resistant construction or repair material for constructing, repairing or refurbishing component parts, wherein the mixed and applied multi-component composition is immersed in water not later than 8 hours, preferably not later than 2 h, after application. The use as an early water resistant construction or repair material is especially suitable for component parts, which are in contact with water during operation such as offshore wind energy plants or water retaining systems, e.g. pipelines.

Abstract: A multicomponent composition including: A) a binder component (A) including at least one epoxy resin, B) an aqueous hardener component (B) including at least one amine compound as an amine hardener and water, and C) a solid component (C) including at least one hydraulic inorganic binder, preferably cement, the multicomponent composition containing, relative to the total weight, at least 8% by weight of an organic binder, the total amount of epoxy resin and amine hardener constituting the organic binder, and at least one organic salt. The multicomponent composition preferably includes at least one pigment as the colorant. The multicomponent composition can be used to produce conductive floor coatings or floor seal coats suitable for ESD floor coatings. The coatings or seal coats can be produced in a large number of color hues.

Abstract: A multi-component composition including A) a polyol component (A) including at least one polyol and water, B) a hardener component (B) including at least one polyisocyanate, and C) a solid component (C) including a hydraulic binder and one or more aggregates, as an early water resistant construction or repair material for constructing, repairing or refurbishing component parts, wherein the mixed and applied multi-component composition is immersed in water not later than 8 hours, preferably not later than 2 hours, after application. The use as an early water resistant construction or repair material is especially suitable for component parts, which are in contact with water during operation such as offshore wind energy plants or water retaining systems, e.g. pipelines.

Abstract: A coating system on a substrate for the protection against electrostatic discharge, includes in the following order a) an undercoat on the substrate, b) a non-dissipative synthetic resin layer and c) a dissipative synthetic resin layer having a resistance to ground according to VDE-0100-410 of at least 100 kohm, wherein a grounding device for grounding the coating system is arranged between the dissipative synthetic resin layer and the non-dissipative synthetic resin layer. The coating system can be a floor coating system. In this way, systems having low TVOC emission can be formed. This system structure is also suitable for the simple conversion of existing, purely insulating coating structures into systems with ESD capability, and the system structure can be very easily renewed if renovation is required because of wear.

Abstract: A multicomponent composition is described, including A) a binder component (A) including at least one epoxy resin, B) an aqueous hardener component (B) including at least one amine compound as amine hardener and water and C) a solid component including at least one hydraulic inorganic binder, preferably cement, wherein the multicomponent composition, based on the total weight, includes at least 8% by weight of organic binder, where the total amount of epoxy resin and amine hardener constitutes the organic binder. The multicomponent composition preferably includes at least one pigment as colorant. The multicomponent composition is of outstanding suitability for production of floor coatings or seals, which can be produced in a great variety of hues.

Abstract: A coating system on a substrate for the protection against electrostatic discharge, includes in the following order a) an undercoat on the substrate, b) a non-dissipative synthetic resin layer and c) a dissipative synthetic resin layer having a resistance to ground according to VDE-0100-410 of at least 100 kohm, wherein a grounding device for grounding the coating system is arranged between the dissipative synthetic resin layer and the non-dissipative synthetic resin layer. The coating system can be a floor coating system. In this way, systems having low TVOC emission can be formed. This system structure is also suitable for the simple conversion of existing, purely insulating coating structures into systems with ESD capability, and the system structure can be very easily renewed if renovation is required because of wear.

Abstract: A method of deriving a quantitative measure of a degree of calcification of a blood vessel such as an aorta by processing an image such as an X-ray image of at least a part of the blood vessel containing said calcification comprises: taking a starting set of digital data representative of an image of at least part of a blood vessel containing a calcification set against a background; estimating the boundary of the calcification; using inpainting to replace digital data in said starting set representing the calcification with data extrapolating the boundary of the background to extend over the area of calcification, and so generating an inpainted set of digital data; and computing the difference between the starting set of digital data and the inpainted set of digital data to obtain a quantitative measure of the degree of calcification of the blood vessel.

Abstract: A method of deriving a quantitative measure of a degree of calcification of a blood vessel such as an aorta by processing an image such as an X-ray image of at least a part of the blood vessel containing said calcification comprises: taking a starting set of digital data representative of an image of at least part of a blood vessel containing a calcification set against a background; estimating the boundary of the calcification; using inpainting to replace digital data in said starting set representing the calcification with data extrapolating the boundary of the background to extend over the area of calcification, and so generating an inpainted set of digital data; and computing the difference between the starting set of digital data and the inpainted set of digital data to obtain a quantitative measure of the degree of calcification of the blood vessel.

Abstract: A method of deriving a quantitative measure of a degree of calcification of a blood vessel such as an aorta by processing an image such as an X-ray image of at least a part of the blood vessel containing said calcification comprises: taking a starting set of digital data representative of an image of at least part of a blood vessel containing a calcification set against a background; estimating the boundary of the calcification; using inpainting to replace digital data in said starting set representing the calcification with data extrapolating the boundary of the background to extend over the area of calcification, and so generating an inpainted set of digital data; and computing the difference between the starting set of digital data and the inpainted set of digital data to obtain a quantitative measure of the degree of calcification of the blood vessel.

Abstract: A method of deriving a quantitative measure of a degree of calcification of a blood vessel such as an aorta by processing an image such as an X-ray image of at least a part of the blood vessel containing said calcification comprises: taking a starting set of digital data representative of an image of at least part of a blood vessel containing a calcification set against a background; estimating the boundary of the calcification; using inpainting to replace digital data in said starting set representing the calcification with data extrapolating the boundary of the background to extend over the area of calcification, and so generating an inpainted set of digital data; and computing the difference between the starting set of digital data and the inpainted set of digital data to obtain a quantitative measure of the degree of calcification of the blood vessel.

Abstract: A method of deriving a quantitative measure of a degree of calcification of a blood vessel such as an aorta by processing an image such as an X-ray image of at least a part of the blood vessel containing said calcification comprises: taking a starting set of digital data representative of an image of at least part of a blood vessel containing a calcification set against a background; estimating the boundary of the calcification; using inpainting to replace digital data in said starting set representing the calcification with data extrapolating the boundary of the background to extend over the area of calcification, and so generating an inpainted set of digital data; and computing the difference between the starting set of digital data and the inpainted set of digital data to obtain a quantitative measure of the degree of calcification of the blood vessel.

Abstract: A method of deriving a quantitative measure of a degree of calcification of a blood vessel such as an aorta by processing an image such as an X-ray image of at least a part of the blood vessel containing said calcification comprises: taking a starting set of digital data representative of an image of at least part of a blood vessel containing a calcification set against a background; estimating the boundary of the calcification; using inpainting to replace digital data in said starting set representing the calcification with data extrapolating the boundary of the background to extend over the area of calcification, and so generating an inpainted set of digital data; and computing the difference between the starting set of digital data and the inpainted set of digital data to obtain a quantitative measure of the degree of calcification of the blood vessel.