Abstract: Masonry structures are susceptible to cracking due to distortion caused by movement of their foundation, vibration, and/or drying out subsequent to the construction of the structure. Such cracking often occurs after the structure has been painted. This results in the crack being transmitted through the coating of paint. Upon repainting of the masonry structure new cracks often develop and are transmitted through the paint coating within a short period of time.This invention discloses a crack resistant coating for masonry structures comprising:(1) a crack absorbing layer which is contiguous to the masonry structure which contains beads which are essentially spherical and which are bound by a resin binder, and(2) a conventional coating layer which is contiguous to and covers the crack absorbing layer.

Abstract: Predecorated gypsum board having an embossed design extending into the paper-covered front face and a utilitarian embossing extending into the paper-covered back face, preferably formed by embossing a laterally extending crepe design in the back paper with longitudinally extending narrow relatively unembossed strips at spaced positions across the width of the paper.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a precast composite structure of a matrix of cured carbon fiber reinforced concrete and at least one ferrous metallic member at least partly buried in said matrix, by forming an insulating layer of an electric resistance of at least about 100 ohms at least on that surface of the ferrous metallic member, which will otherwise be brought in contact with a concrete mix, placing the metallic member in position in a mold, pouring into the mold a concrete mix containing 0.2 to 10% by volume of carbon fiber so that said metallic member may be at least partly buried in said concrete mix, partly curing the structure until it becomes self-supporting, de-molding the partly cured structure, and fully curing the structure in an autoclave at a temperature between 100.degree. C. and 215.degree. C.

Abstract: A floor tile having a non-skid surface and a method of forming same that includes a base member formed from a fiber/cement mixture that is fireproof, waterproof and will not corrode, wherein at least one surface of the base member is coated with a first layer of bonding material that is impregnated with a selective size of grit particles, and is then covered with a second layer of bonding material to fixedly secure the grit particles within the first bonding layer, the grit particles having a size greater than the thickness of the first bonding layer so as to protrude therefrom.

Abstract: Thin walled shaped bodies, specifically profiled building elements, which bodies are made of a hydraulically set material, comprise at the outer surface thereof a preferably strip shaped reinforcement at least at the area of the highest tensile load, e.g. at the wave trough of a corrugated board, which reinforcement is bodily and materially bonded to the shaped body. Such shaped bodies have a greatly improved strength for high loadings, such as e.g. in an application for building elements forming covering or roofing members.

Abstract: Reinforced cement structures are provided which are reinforced in three dimensions and comprise at least one nonwoven spatial fabric reinforcing material encapsulated in a cementitious composition which preferably has controlled water bleed characteristics. The cementitious composition comprises, for example, hydraulic cement, a gelling agent, water and optionally a dispersing agent. The nonwoven fabric reinforcing material can extend substantially throughout the whole of the cement structure. Alternatively, a plurality of reinforcing layers can be utilized in a sandwich or composite type structure in which the various reinforcing layers are separated by a layer of cementitious composition. The nonwoven fabric reinforcing material can also have, on at least one of its surfaces, a woven or non-woven scrim reinforcing material to impart additional strength properties to the structure.The structures can take the form of panels which can be cold formed into curved structures.

Abstract: Asphaltic concrete surfaces are protected from undesirable changes by applying a composition comprising a diorganopolysiloxane containing rod-shaped styrene-n-butyl acrylate copolymers which are obtained from the free-radical copolymerization of said monomers in the presence of the diorganopolysiloxane onto an asphaltic concrete surface and thereafter crosslinking the diorganopolysiloxane composition to form an elastomeric coating thereon. The asphaltic concrete surface may be coated with a primer prior to the application of the crosslinkable diorganopolysiloxane composition in order to improve the adhesion of the resultant crosslinked elastomer containing the rod-shaped copolymers. These asphaltic concrete coatings are especially useful in, for example, hydraulic engineering.

Abstract: A self-supporting composite plate for double floors, ceilings or the like, with a pan-shaped outside wrapper member and a hardenable mineral filler, e.g., anhydrite, which can be introduced in liquid state into the pan-shaped wrapper member, and in which are embedded lightweight construction materials. The construction materials are substantially spherical bodies that are retained in a predetermined distribution essentially in the area of the statically neutral zone of the composite plate by a latticed holder that is provided within the wrapper member.

Abstract: Metal cornerbead for drywall partitions is coated with a water reducible acrylic resin to improve the adhesion of joint compound to it. Aqueous solution of resin may be added to roll-forming lubricant such as hexylene glycol.

Abstract: A composite panel is provided primarily for roof deck construction comprising three sub-panels or strata. The first sub-panel comprises aspen wood fibers bonded with a magnesium oxysulfate inorganic cement and further including a sodium silicate binder. The second sub-panel comprises a foam plastic closed cell insulation, preferably polystyrene. The third sub-panel comprises a waferboard comprising wood chips bonded with a phenolic resin. The three sub-panels are bonded together with a urethane based adhesive.

Abstract: A cementitious composition comprising a cementitious material and polyethylene glycol or end-capped polyethylene glycol as a phase change material, said polyethylene glycol and said end-capped polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight greater than about 400 and a heat of fusion greater than about 30 cal/g; the compositions are useful in making pre-formed building materials such as concrete blocks, brick, dry wall and the like or in making poured structures such as walls or floor pads; the glycols can be encapsulated to reduce their tendency to retard set.

Abstract: A predecorated gypsum wallboard and the method of manufacture wherein a protective base coat is applied on the face paper by a rotogravure printing of the protective coat with minute openings very closely spaced throughout the coating, as by printing the coat in the form of reasonably uniformly sized tiny dots with about 1000 to about 100,000 dots per square inch, a decorative coat is applied over the base coat, gypsum wallboard is formed with the coated surface of the paper on the outside face, and the newly formed wallboard, when hardened, is dried by heating and removing water from the gypsum core through the still porous coated paper.

Abstract: A composite material is composed of a matrix of water hardenable material such as a portland-cement-based mixture, and reinforcement consisting of a plurality of layers of open-mesh textile fabric, each layer including two sets of straight lying parallel textile elements united to form the fabric. The width of the elements in each set is preferably chosen so that there is formed within the reinforcement a plurality of irregular cavities extending throughout the thickness of the reinforcement and filled with material of the matrix to form irregular plugs of the matrix material tending to unite the layers of fabric and distribute stresses between them. The individual textile elements may be monofilaments of various cross-sectional form, spun yarns, bundles, rovings, or composite filaments. The elements of the two sets can be united by wearing, weaving, additional yarns or adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention discloses composite material for thermal energy storage based upon polyhydric alcohols, such as pentaerythritol, trimethylol ethane (also known as pentaglycerine), neopentyl glycol and related compounds including trimethylol propane, monoaminopentaerythritol, diamino-pentaerythritol and tris(hydroxymethyl)acetic acid, separately or in combinations, which provide reversible heat storage through crystalline phase transformations. These phase change materials do not become liquid during use and are in contact with at least one material selected from the group consisting of metals, carbon siliceous, plastic, cellulosic, natural fiber, artificial fiber, concrete, gypsum, porous rock, and mixtures thereof. Particulate additions, such as aluminum or graphite powders, as well as metal and carbon fibers can also be incorporated therein. Particulate and/or fibrous additions can be introduced into molten phase change materials which can then be cast into various shapes.

Abstract: A novel, non-combustible thin coating, applied as an air-setting paint, is used to form a coherent fire-barrier on or between susceptible wood or plastic substrates, or other substances. Consisting of a paint-like slurry of three separate but compatible and mutually synergistic co-bonding systems, viz. magnesium "oxychloride" cement, plus high alumina mono-calcium aluminate cement, plus colloidal silica dispersed in dimethyl formamide (DMF), and utilizing an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride as the common hydrating fluid for the two cements, the coating retains its structural integrity through prolonged exposure to flame temperatures of 2000.degree. F. The coating takes advantage of its brilliant whiteness to act as a thermal radiation reflector for the high radiation component of most flames.

Abstract: The prefabricated element comprises a plurality of parallel layers which adhere to each other. A first layer (2) of low-density mortar contains a sheet (5) of woven mineral fibers extending parallel to and close to the internal surface. An intermediate layer (3) has exactly the same composition as the first layer but is filled with particles (7) of low-density heat-insulating material and also contains a sheet (6) of woven mineral fibers. A last layer (4) has exactly the same composition as the first layer but does not contain a sheet of woven mineral fibers.

Abstract: A fire-retardant gypsum wallboard having, in the gypsum core, about 2% by weight of a feldspar-free muscovite, in combination with other minor additives including 1/2 inch long glass fibers.

Abstract: Masonry structures are susceptible to cracking due to distortion caused by movement of their foundation, vibration, and/or drying out subsequent to the construction of the structure. Such cracking often occurs after the structure has been painted. This results in the crack being transmitted through the coating of paint. Upon repainting of the masonry structure new cracks often develop and are transmitted through the paint coating within a short period of time.The invention discloses a crack resistant coating for masonry structures and a process for applying it, wherein the coating comprises:(1) a crack absorbing layer which is contiguous to the masonry structure which contains beads which are essentially spherical and which are bound by a resin binder, and(2) a conventional coating layer which is contiguous to and covers the crack absorbing layer.

Abstract: A fiber-cement/plywood surface providing a preformed surface material for flooring, decking, walkways and roadways, more particularly for use with marine dock structures. The structure is formed by applying a coating of a polyester or epoxy resin over one surface of a sheet of plywood substructure so as to seal the substructure as the resin hardens, and also coating one surface of a fiber-cement sheet with a polyester or epoxy resin and allowing it to harden. A bonding agent, which comprises a catalyzed polyester or epoxy resin mixed with a thickening agent such as mill fibers or finely chopped fiberglass strands, is applied between the two facing resin surfaces of the respective plywood sheet and the fiber-cement sheet, whereby the two sheets are bonded together so as to form a single, somewhat-resilient, weatherproof and wear-resistant structure or panel. An alternative arrangement is also provided wherein the substructure is a thick plastic foam core encased in a fiberglass and polyester resin.

Abstract: A prefabricated cement-foam composite board is provided for use as in a built-up roof construction. The board includes an insulating panel of foam plastic resin, preferably polystyrene, and a layer of lightweight concrete bonded thereto. The lightweight concrete preferably includes a lightweight aggregate and is foamed and further includes a latex. A latex adhesive is used to bond the concrete layer to the foam plastic layer. Reinforcing material may be included in the concrete.

Abstract: A composite paper particularly adapted for use as cover sheets in the production of gypsum wallboard, the paper being sufficiently porous to permit better drainage and more rapid drying in the production of the paper, and when applied to the surfaces of a gypsum slurry for forming wallboard, permits less heat to be utilized in the wallboard conversion, thereby saving energy in the board production required for drying the board. The paper comprises in weight percent:(A) cellulosic fibers in an amount of from about 65% to about 90% and preferably having a fiber freeness of from about 300 ml to about 550 ml Canadian Standard Freeness,(B) calcium sulfate as a filler in an amount of from about 10% to about 35%,(C) a binder in an amount from about 1% to about 31/2%,(D) a flocculant in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 0.2%,(E) a buffering agent in an amount from about 0.

Abstract: Described is a novel gypsum board and a manufacturing method therefor by first forming a particulate layer securely adhered to the base paper for the gypsum board and by utilizing an adhesion layer which has been formed by the reaction of the particulate layer for pasting the gypsum core material on the base paper for board, so that adhesion between the core material and the base paper is enhanced as well as the strength of the gypsum board itself is improved.

Abstract: An improved sizing is feasible by adding into a papermaking pulp slurry an aqueous dispersion prepared by mixing an aqueous solution of an ampholytic acrylamide polymer having both cationic and anionic groups with a liquid substituted succinic anhydride or with an anhydrous liquid mixture of a liquid substituted succinic anhydride and an oil-in-water type surfactant. Such a paper sizing process is very useful for making plasterboard base paper of multilayered structure composed of at least one surface layer having a high hot water resistance and at least one back layer having a good adhesiveness to plaster slush.

Abstract: A process for the production of a moldable fibre-containing cementitious composition in which at least one mat of a water-insoluble fibrous material is contacted with at least one surface of a shaped article of a moldable cementitious composition, the cementitious composition comprising a homogeneous mixture of at least one hydraulic cement, water in a proportion of not more than 25% by weight of the hydraulic cement in the composition, and at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymeric material in a proportion of at least 1% by weight of the hydraulic cement in the composition.The moldable cementitious composition may be in the form of a sheet and in the process two or more sheets may be used with a fibrous mat being sandwiched between adjacent pairs of sheets of cementitious composition.Also a moldable fibre-containing cementitious composition and fibre-reinforced cement product produced by curing of the composition.

Abstract: A method for producing a lightweight set cementitious product, and more specifically, gypsum wallboard, having excellent strength and paper-to-core bond, which method comprises producing a foam comprising polyvinyl alcohol and water, introducing the foam thus formed into an aqueous cementitious slurry, depositing the slurry between paper cover sheets, and permitting the cementitious slurry to set. In a further embodiment an emulsion formed of asphalt and wax is added to the cementitious slurry to impart water resistance, the polyvinyl alcohol of the foaming agent cooperating with the asphalt and wax emulsion to improve the water resistant properties of the set gypsum wallboard.

Abstract: A fiber-cement/plywood surface and method of providing a preformed surface material for flooring, decking, walkways and roadways, more particularly for use with marine dock structures. The method includes applying a coating of a polyester resin over one surface of a sheet of plywood substructure so as to seal the substructure as the resin hardens, and also coating one surface of a fiber-cement sheet with a polyester resin and allowing it to harden. A bonding agent, which comprises a catalyzed polyester resin mixed with a thickening agent such as mill fibers or finely chopped fiberglass strands, is applied between the two facing resin surfaces of the respective plywood sheet and the fiber-cement sheet, whereby the two sheets are bonded together so as to form a single somewhat-resilient weatherproof and wear-resistant structure or panel. An alternative arrangement is also provided wherein the substructure is a thick plastic foam core encased in a fiberglass and polyester resin.

Abstract: Steel articles are protected against corrosion by being completely or partially coated with a material showing a resistivity of at least 0.1 M.OMEGA..cm and comprising a matrix which comprises(A) inorganic solid particles of a size of from about 50 .ANG. to about 0.5 .mu.m, or a coherent structure formed from such homogeneously arranged particles, and(B) densely packed solid particles having a size of the order of 0.5-100 .mu.m and being at least one order of magnitude larger than the respective particles stated under (A), or a coherent structure formed from such densely packed particles, the particles B preferably being Portland cement particles.Particles A are preferably ultrafine silica particles formed by growth from vapor phase and are substantially densely packed in the voids between the particles B. Particles A are especially present in an amount of 10-30% by volume, calculated on the combined volume of the particles A+B.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of an electron beam curing gypsum panel which comprises subjecting a hydrated gypsum slurry containing or free of an additive, fibrous material, fine aggregates, water, etc. to defoaming, setting and drying to form a gypsum substrate, coating an electron beam curing resin composition on the surface of the gypsum substrate to form a coated film, and irradiating accelerated electron beam on the coated film thereby to be cured.

Abstract: Protective coating solutions for cementitious substrates are disclosed which comprise a minor amount of a cyclohexane based organic solvent on a major amount of an asphaltic material. The asphaltic material is a blend of asphalt with the reaction product of asphalt, a vinyl aromatic monomer, a rubber and an unpolymerized acrylamide.

Abstract: The invention concerns a gypsum construction board in which a gypsum core is faced with a two-layer laminate comprised of a nonwoven fiber felt and a glass fiber web of crossed glass fibers wherein the glass fiber web of crossed glass fibers is embedded in the gypsum core and the laminate is in the form of a laminate sheet which extends across the width of the board.

Abstract: A cement board of homogeneous composition from face to face and having a substantially uniform thickness is made continuously by distributing a sole cementitious composition on a moving carrier sheet and smoothing the surface by rotating a cylindrical roller in a direction counter to the movement of the carrier sheet. An upper reinforcing network is submerged under the surface by feeding it under the counter rotating roller.

Abstract: By-product gypsum, which is formed during a flue gas desulfurization process, (FGD gypsum) is carefully formed as an aqueous slurry of crystals having a mean particle diameter of between about 35 microns and 80 microns and filtered, which filter cake is substantially completely dried before calcination, without any substantial grinding action, the crystals are then flash calcined to a hemihydrate, then ground, to reduce consistency, and then formed into an aqueous slurry from which a paper-covered gypsum board is formed of superior core quality.

Abstract: In a process for depositing a coat of paint on wood-cement boards manufactured by pouring a strewable mixture of fibers and binder onto press plates and then stack-pressing, with a coat of paint being applied to the board surface after pressing, the board shall be provided with a coat of paint of extremely long life approximately corresponding to the life of the board. This problem is solved by the invention in that a binder liquid colored-through with an inorganic dye is deposited on the layer of the strewable layer poured on the press plate and that the press plate together with the layers so deposited is fed to the press.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of fiber-reinforced flat bodies containing a hardenable binder is described, wherein a core layer containing the prepared, unhardened (liquid) binder is placed between a cover layer and a backing layer; in order to provide this three layer body with its own internal cohesion even in the unhardened condition and to improve the mechanical properties of the body in the hardened state, the three layers, at least one of the outer ones of which consists of fibers capable of active fiber bonding, are needle bonded together prior to the hardening of the binder, so that the layers will hold together in the deformable state, whereupon the binder is hardened, while the fibers provide the body with an elasticity different from that of the hardened core layer. Prior to hardening, the composite body may be provided with orifices or slits, without the loss of the mass of the core layer from the body.

Abstract: Mortar is deflected continuously onto a moving carrier sheet from a distributor belt which is moving transversely to the carrier sheet by a plow which shuttles across the length of the distributor belt. An uninterrupted flow of mortar is spread across the sheet. The layer of mortar on the carrier sheet is slightly undulatory in the machine direction but a lateral cross section has a substantially uniform thickness so that a flat broad ribbon of mortar emerges from under a screed downstream from the shuttle plow.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a heat-activated patch or repair composition for metal object or surface capable of maintaining its shape at the temperatures to which it is heated to activate and set the composition and ranging from about 250.degree. to about 500.degree. F. comprising a preponderant concentration of a fibrous adhesive containing silicate, soda and asbestos fibrous cement, and lesser concentrations of iron ore and an alumina-containing air set mortar having Pier test of about 600 to about 800 p.s.i. and comprised of alumina, clay and grog (ground-up fired clay). The aforementioned heat-activated patch or repair composition is utilized in a system for repairing such metal object or surface by intimately associating said composition with asbestos cloth, preferably woven asbestos cloth, by applying said composition to one surface of said asbestos cloth and then wrapping the adhesive composition surface of the woven asbestos cloth around the exterior of the metal object or surface to be repaired.

Abstract: A precast concrete structural unit is provided including a concrete sub-unit and a plastic resinous sheet. The sheet is adhered to the sub-unit at the time of pouring the concrete, utilizing a polychloroprene contact adhesive. The structural unit may further include adhesive coated reinforcement. Among the concrete structural units which are provided is a burial vault including concrete wall portions and a plastic resinous liner. The liner is adhered to the wall portions, at the time of pouring the concrete, utilizing the polychloroprene contact adhesive. The vault may also include adhesive coated reinforcement. The polychloroprene contact adhesive is essentially a blended aqueous latex comprising hydrophilic chloroprene copolymer latex particles and emulsified or dispersed hydrocarbon resin tackifier particles.

Abstract: In the manufacture of cementitious board by depositing a slurry of hydraulic cementitious material, commonly gypsum plaster, between two facing sheets and forming it to the desired width and thickness prior to setting, the formation of voids in the core, due to air trapped in the slurry is avoided by vibrating the lower sheet (10) after the slurry (15) has been deposited on it, usually before the upper sheet (14) contacts the slurry, and subsequently vibrating the upper sheet when it comes into contact with the mass of cementitious slurry. The vibration of the lower sheet, for example by rotating polygonal shaft (20), causes bubbles of unwanted trapped air to rise through the slurry towards the upper surface and the accumulated bubbles are then broken by the vibration of the upper sheet, which may be accomplished by a second rotating shaft (21), before they become incorporated into the formed board as voids.

Abstract: A laminate containing an inorganic structural material clad with a facing of metal or plastics material has at least one layer of adhesive between the structural material and the facing. The adhesive preferably includes either a layer of polyester modified hydraulic cement or a thermosetting resin and more preferably one layer of polyester modified cement adjacent the structural material and one layer of thermosetting resin adjacent the facing.

Abstract: An improved laminated panel construction for use in the construction of vaults in existing building structures, including outer laminae of steel sheeting with inner laminae of a dense hard wood such as oak, carbide abrasive, and concrete aggregate. The laminate is formed by bonding with epoxy adhesives in which the abrasive in particulate form has been suspended. Certain of the laminae are separated by lengths of metal forming a channel to form an interstice which is filled with the concrete aggregate after formation. The panels are formed with lap joints for assembly, the lap joints being covered with metal batten strips welded to the exposed surfaces of the outermost laminae.

Abstract: A composite paper particularly adapted for use as cover sheets in the production of gypsum wallboard, the paper being sufficiently porous to permit better drainage and more rapid drying in the production of the paper, and when applied to the surfaces of a gypsum slurry for forming wallboard, permits less heat to be utilized in the wallboard conversion, thereby saving energy in the board production required for drying the board. The paper comprises in weight percent:(A) cellulosic fibers in an amount of from about 65% to about 90% and preferably having a fiber freeness of from about 300 ml to about 550 ml Canadian Standard Freeness,(B) calcium sulfate as a filler in an amount of from about 10% to about 35%,(C) a binder in an amount from about 1% to about 31/2%,(D) a flocculant in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 0.2%,(E) a buffering agent in an amount from about 0.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced inorganic hardened body comprises an inorganic hardened material and a fiber reinforcing material, wherein the fiber reinforcing material has a water permeability of from 5 to 27 l/min. and a volume reduction rate of at most 10%.

Abstract: A low density non-shrinking concrete possessed of high strength and favorable insulation properties. The concrete manufacturing process includes the steps of providing a body of cured cellular concrete, breaking the body into fragments, coating the cellular concrete fragments with a thin layer of cement which is allowed to cure, and incorporating the coated fragments in a cement matrix to form the low density concrete. The cellular concrete fragments are preferably tumbled to remove sharp corners prior to the coating operation. The tumbling and coating operations are preferably carried out on fragments that have been classified into groups of related sizes. The concrete in the ultimate mix avoids the shrinkage problems normally associated with cellular concrete, and is therefore suitable for use in cast building slabs and panels or as the core material in composite building elements.

Abstract: This glass fiber-reinforced cement plate is comprised of both outside layers and an intermediate layer interposed therebetween, the former each comprising a glass fiber chopped strand-containing cement layer, the latter comprising a regulated set cement layer.

Abstract: A paper cover sheet material for use in the production of gypsum wallboard, the paper cover sheet material having excellent drainage, porosity and drying properties, and a wallboard product produced therefrom, the paper cover sheet material being produced from fibers comprising a major proportion of cellulose fibers and a minor proportion of mineral fibers, the paper composition additionally comprising a cellulose gel, a latex binder and a flocculating agent, thereby enabling the mineral fibers to be dispersed in an aqueous slurry without materially fracturing the fibers, and retaining the shot present in the mineral fibers without permitting the shot to be released and thereby to contaminate the papermaking equipment. The excellent porosity, drying properties and drainage of the paper permit the gypsum wallboard formed with the paper to be readily set and dried with reduced heat energy requirements.

Abstract: Use of an organopolysiloxane having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an alkyl or aryl radical, at least 80% of the R.sup.1 radicals being alkyl radicals,R.sup.2 is an alkyl radical or the R.sup.4 Z radical, at least 2/3 of the R.sup.2 radicals being R.sup.4 Z radicals, in whichR.sup.4 is a difunctional hydrocarbon radical,Z is --NH.sub.2, --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.c --NH.sub.2, --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.c NH(CH.sub.2).sub.c NH.sub.2, in which c is 2, 3, --NHCONH.sub.2 radical, --SH, --S.sub.4 --R.sup.4 --Si(OR.sup.3).sub.3, --P(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2 or ##STR2## R.sup.3 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a hydrogen radical,a is not less than 4,b/a is not less than 0.001, but not greater than 0.5, andx is not less than 0.1, but not greater than 2,as a material for decreasing the water absorption of paper which is intended to be used for coating plaster paste in the manufacture of paper-laminated plaster boards. The organosilicon compounds cure without the use of special catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a reinforcement product for use in cement boards and a method of manufacturing said product and of manufacturing cement boards using this product.The reinforcement product of the present invention comprises cross-layered webs of plastic fibres with a preponderance of fibres laid in the trans-axial direction, and continuous filaments or fibrillated tapes located between the layers to impart a high degree of strength in the axial direction. The cross-layered web and the filaments or tapes are compacted to form a reinforcement product which can be rolled up and handled for further processing on cement board forming machines. The webs of plastic fibre are formed by monoaxially orientating on extruded sheet of plastics material in axial direction, then fibrillating the sheet to form a cohesive fibre mass which is cut into lengths and carded to break up the film into a coarse fibrous mass which when stripped from the carding machine forms said plastic fibre web.

Abstract: Acid cured, polymer protective layers are bonded to metal or cement surfaces using a primer coating of an acid stable, thermoplastic elastomer such as a block copolymer of styrene-butadiene.

Abstract: A method of making foam glass by impregnating diatomaceous earth, fly ash or mixtures thereof, and insoluble modifiers, if any, with at least one water soluble glass former in an amount expressed as its oxide of about 2.5 to 20 weight percent of the impregnated diatomaceous earth, fly ash or mixtures thereof; at least one water soluble flux in an amount expressed as its oxide of about 8 to 20 weight percent of the impregnated diatomaceous earth, fly ash or mixtures thereof; and at least one gas generator. The diatomaceous earth, fly ash or mixtures thereof is impregnated by mixing diatomaceous earth, fly ash or mixtures thereof and an impregnating solution comprising at least one water soluble glass former in an amount expressed as its oxide of about 3 to 14 weight percent; at least one water soluble flux in an amount expressed as its oxide of about 10 to 20 weight percent; at least one gas generator, and water in an amount of about 50 to 80 weight percent.

Abstract: Reinforced facings, including reinforcing webs entrained in hydraulic cement via a slurry bath, adhere to a nailable lightweight aggregate cementitious core to form a panel web. The reinforced web is formed on abutting conveyed carrier sheets, and the web is transversely cut, between the sheets, while moving or when stopped, in response to sensing of the sheets. The cut panels, on respective sheets are stacked for curing without damaging the panel edges and in a manner to minimize panel flex. Slurry bath, facing applicators, and cutter and stacking apparatus are included.