Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling stratum deformation in a shield construction process, a non-volatile storage medium, and a processor are disclosed. The method includes: monitoring settlement characteristic parameters in a shield construction process; predicting a settlement proportion according to the settlement characteristic parameters, the settlement proportion being a ratio between a predicted settlement value and a corresponding settlement threshold; and determining construction parameters in the shield construction process according to the settlement proportion.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions, blends and articles include phosphonate polymers, nanoparticles and optionally dispersing agents. A method for preparing such retardant composition, blends, and articles is also presented herein.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polymer compositions comprising blends of polyesters and phosphonate oligomers or polymers as well as methods of making them and articles of manufacture made from such blends.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions, blends and articles include phosphonate polymers, nanoparticles and optionally dispersing agents. A method for preparing such retardant composition, blends, and articles is also presented herein.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polymer compositions comprising blends of polyesters and phosphonate oligomers or polymers as well as methods of making them and articles of manufacture made from such blends.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are new compositions consisting of mixtures of flame retardants for thermoplastic and thermoset polymers with the addition of halogenated compounds and phosphonate oligomers, polymers or copolymers, and optionally, additional flame retardants. The compositions exhibit excellent flame retardant properties. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, wires, and cables including these compositions, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are new compositions consisting of mixtures of flame retardants for thermoplastic elastomers with the addition of phosphinate salt and phosphonate oligomers, polymers or copolymers, and optionally additional flame retardants. The compositions exhibit an excellent combination of processing characteristics, thermal and mechanical properties, and are flame retardant. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, wires, and cables including these compositions, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with aromatic/aliphatic polyester are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer phase and a water-swollen superabsorbent polymer phase. Also disclosed is a two component system for preparing a composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer phase and a water-swollen superabsorbent polymer phase. The first component is an emulsion of the hydrophobic polymer; the second component comprises the superabsorbent polymer; and the first and second components form the composition when mixed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings of gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors are described herein. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is preferably operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to create a barrier in the hole or gap.

Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing thermal barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one thermal barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to mold a barrier in the hole or gap.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer phase and a water-swollen superabsorbent polymer phase. Also disclosed is a two component system for preparing a composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer phase and a water-swollen superabsorbent polymer phase. The first component is an emulsion of the hydrophobic polymer; the second component comprises the superabsorbent polymer; and the first and second components form the composition when mixed.