Abstract: Bulk pieces of graphite bonded with a graphitizable binder comprising a lid crystalline component of pitch, which softens at about 240.degree. C. and becomes very fluid at about 300.degree. C. to about 500.degree. C. The bonded graphite pieces appear as a monolithic material even under 1000.times. magnification. The bonding is effected under vacuum or in an inert atmosphere at temperatures of from about 700.degree. C. to about 3000.degree. C., usually about 1000.degree. C. to about 1500.degree. C., under pressure of from about 20 psi to about 1000 psi applied in a direction normal to the bonding surface.

Abstract: Roofs of buildings and the like are waterproofed by applying thereto a plurality of preformed, sheet-like, flexible waterproofing laminates each comprised of (i) a lower sheet support layer (preferably a plastic film or foil) non-removably adhered to (ii) an intermediate layer of waterproofing, self-adhesive, bituminous composition such as rubberized asphalt which in turn is removably adhered to (iii) an upper layer of protective sheet material (e.g. siliconized paper). The surface of the lower sheet support (i) remote from the bituminous layer (ii) is non-adherent and the laminate is applied to the roof with such non-adherent surface adjacent the roof. The uppermost protective sheet layer (iii) is subsequently removed exposing the self-adhesive bituminous layer to which is thereafter applied a weathering layer (e.g. a coating of gravel). The non-adherent surface nature of the lower sheet support layer allows any moisture entrapped below the applied waterproofing laminate to move and be distributed or vented.

Abstract: A built-up bituminous waterproofing and thermal insulation assembly made by the process of placing onto a substrate a plurality of prefabricated, thermal insulating bituminous waterproofing boards adjacent to one another with the edges of the boards being slightly spaced to provide clearances therebetween, sealing the clearances with sealing material and then forming a continuous waterproofing layer over the entire upper surface of the boards and sealing material.

Abstract: Polyamide resins are used as primer for highway repairs using asphaltic membranes.

Abstract: A concrete or mortar mixture or concrete or mortar on the basis of hydraulic binders and plastic materials for the production of building elements or coatings insensitive to shock and impact stress, abrasion, frost-thaw and defrosting salt and chemical attack as well as for effecting repair work on building elements or coatings, wherein lime or cement selected from the group consisting of Portland cement of conventional composition, iron Portland cement, blast furnace cement, flue ash Portland cement, Ciment compose, puzzolane cement, high-alumina cement, modified Portland cement on the basis of 11CaO.7Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.CaF.sub.2, Brunauer cement, Grenoble cement and Roman cement and further at least one liquid-dispersed or dissolved plastic material selected from the group consisting of pure polymerizates, mixed polymerizates, and co-polymerizates, the plastic material having low-temperature adhesiveness and a T.sub.max value of less than -8.degree. C. determined according to DIN 53445, are contained.

Abstract: Surfaces of a blend of (1) unvulcanized chlorosulphonated polyethylene and/or chlorinated polyethylene, (2) a bituminous petroleum derivative of softening point in excess of 100.degree. C. and an asphaltene content in excess of 25% by weight and (3) a noninterfering anti-blocking agent are joined by radio frequency dielectric welding.

Abstract: Chrome tanned leather scrap is converted into thermal insulation by shredding the tanned leather scrap into leather fibers, without damaging the structural fiber integrity, and case hardening the shredded leather fibers. The shredded leather fibers are case hardened by reducing the moisture content thereof to less than 5% by weight, and preferably less than 2%.

Abstract: Carbonaceous contact paste for producing a high strength, electrically conductive connection between elements which experience high temperatures. The cold workable paste comprises a mixture of epoxy resin and tar as binder and graphite and metal in powder form as solid constituents. Before being used, an acid-free hardener e.g. polyamine is added to the paste.The electrical and thermal conductivity of the contact paste correspond to that of carbon blocks, and the paste is particularly suitable for joining such blocks to metallic conductors e.g. as in anodes and cathodes for cells used for the fused salt electrolytic production of aluminum.

Abstract: A method of weather-proofing surfaces, particularly concrete roofs, is described wherein first applied is an inner layer of a soft asphalt (bitumen) having a softening point of 100.degree.-140.degree. F. and including reinforcing fibers, and then an overlying layer of an asphalt-saturated-felt. In one preferred example, the overlying layer is a glass-fiber mat saturated with a hard air-blown asphalt having a softening point of at least 180.degree. F.; and in a second described example, it is paper saturated with soft (non-blown) asphalt and coated on its outer faces with the hard air-blown asphalt. The combination of the soft asphalt inner layer and the asphalt-saturated-felt outer layer has been found to produce a barrier impermeable to water travelling inwardly, but permeable to vapor travelling outwardly thereby avoiding the formation of blisters.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for manufacturing carpet. The improved process involves replacing from 4% to 25% of a carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber carpet backing adhesive in a conventional carpet manufacturing process with a water soluble saponified tall oil pitch tackifier, thereby improving the bond strength between the carpet and backing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for applying preformed cellular glass insulation blocks to the exterior surface of a spherical metallic storage vessel by the steps of:(a) cleaning the exterior surface of the vessel;(b) maintaining the vessel at a temperature of 80.degree.-100.degree. F.;(c)(1) beveling the side walls of a preformed cellular glass insulation block,(2) dishing the inner surface of the preformed block to correspond to the contour of the spherical vessel to which the block is to be adhered,(3) applying uncatalyzed urethane-modified asphalt adhesive stored at 35.degree.-50.degree. F.

Abstract: A novel self-adhesive type multi-layer laminated bituminous roofing membrane suitable for the formation of the roofing or waterproofing layer on roofs, floors and the like is provided. It comprises a base sheet of a sheet-like material, one or more bitumen layers coated on all or part of one or both faces of the base sheet, at least one layer of compound bitumen including both bitumen and rubber and/or resin laminated on all or part of the surface of said bitumen-coated layer on the base sheet and at least one release sheet laid over the whole surface of said compound bitumen layer.This roofing membrane is produced by uniting the bitumen-coated base sheet and the compound bitumen-coated release sheet, and can be applied over a substrate in a simple manner, without the step of melting or liquefying bitumen as in the conventional application process.

Abstract: A system of temperature determination and control for molten bituminous material during construction of built-up roofs is provided wherein a heating temperature is preselected based upon a number of factors and is adjusted insofar as may be called for upon checking the temperature upon application to the roof deck. Factors considered in the predetermination include type of bituminous material, type of roofing material, and deck type and temperature; ambient temperature, cloud cover, and wind speed; and also opportunities for cooling of the bituminous material between temperature-controlled and deck locations, during application to the deck, and thereafter until application of an overlying layer of roofing material.

Abstract: A novel combined application process of thermal insulation and built-up roofing or waterproofing is provided. In this application process, a foamed thermo-plastic thermal insulating material is bonded with a membrane having a tacky compound layer on one surface thereof so that the tacky compound layer is in close contact with the foamed thermoplastic material, without causing any damage due to heating, and a built-up roofing or waterproofing is formed on the other surface of the membrane according to the conventional application process.

Abstract: A bituminized roof sheet has particular dimensional stability and strength when containing a spun fleece of polyester filaments reinforced in a quite special manner as carrier. The roof sheet has the following properties:A. a tensile strength of from about 30 to 100 kp/5 cm,B. an elongation at break of from about 20 to 60 %,C. an elastic strain of from about 1 to 5 %,D. a tear propagating strength of from about 2 to 8 kp,E. a nail plucking resistance of from about 13 to 30 kp, andF. a flexural strength of more than 5000 cycles.

Abstract: Compositions prepared by blending asphalt and reject polypropylene which contains a mixture of atactic and isotactic polypropylene and includes inorganic salts and other residues from the polypropylene manufacturing process have outstanding wetting characteristics and surprisingly high adhesive strengths. These compositions can be employed for bonding polyolefins, metals, woods, papers and a wide variety of other materials and can also be molded for use in other applications. Such compositions are superior to blends of asphalt and essentially pure atactic or isotactic polypropylene.

Abstract: Thermoplastic adhesive and coating compositions which comprise (A) about 1 to 99 percent by weight of thermoplastic segmented copolyester elastomer consisting essentially of a multiplicity of recurring short chain ester units and long chain ester units joined through ester linkages, said short chain ester units amounting to about 15 to 75 percent by weight of said copolyester and being derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acid such as terephthalic acid, or a mixture of terephthalic and isophthalic acids, and an organic diol such as butanediol, and said long chain ester units amounting to about 25 to 85 percent by weight of said copolyester and being derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acid such as terephthalic acid, or a mixture of terephthalic and isophthalic acids, and a long chain glycol such as polytetramethylene ether glycol, said copolyester having a melt index of less than about 150 and a melting point of at least about 125.degree.C.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing impermeable strips formed by a plurality of layers in a continuous process wherein at least two single or compound flexible plastic layers e.g. polyethylene or thin webs are made to pass under pressure through the nip between two rollers rotating in opposite directions, the bonding material between the layers being asphalt, or an asphalt mixture, in fluid state distributed uniformly between the plastic surfaces to be joined, the heat of the fluid asphalt being prevented from deteriorating the plastic webs by their being cooled with the application of a water film to the respective surface of each plastic web opposite to the asphalt contacting surfaces.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for making thermoplastic adhesives and coatings. The compositions include coal tar pitch and two copolymers of ethylene in which the copolymers are cross-linked with dicumyl peroxide.

Abstract: Built-up roofing employing precoated felts are inhibited from slipping by the use of bituminous emulsions to bind the felts. A minor amount of a compatible latex is incorporated into the emulsion to increase the adhesion of the bonded felts.

Abstract: Metal pipes are protected from corrosion by externally coating the pipe with a layer of coal tar and wrapping the pipe with at least one extensible material which is porous to allow the coal tar to pass through to form a layer on the outside. This type of wrap avoids any cracking of the protective materials during the commissioning and operation of the pipe.