Abstract: Fiber additives for addition to proportioned concrete comprise a plurality of thermoplastic fibers having a profile geometry defined by the equation, ##EQU1## wherein the amplitude a.sub.0 falls within a range of from about 0.1 d.sub.f to 2.0 d.sub.f and the period .lambda. falls within a range of from about 2 d.sub.f to 15 d.sub.f for fibers having a diameter d.sub.f of from about 0.5 to about 1 mm; the peak pull-out stress .sigma..sub.peak and the specific pull-out energy absorbed to a maximal displacement of 7.5 mm .psi..sub.peak, both increase linearly with a deformity factor defined by the equation, ##EQU2## where .alpha.=0.8 and .beta.=-1, such that the peak pull-out stress is defined by the equation, ##EQU3## and the specific pull-out energy is defined by the equation, ##EQU4## the fiber additives having an optimimum deformity,D.sub.optimum .apprxeq.(0.5 to 1)D.sub.critical,D.sub.critical being that deformity where the ultimate tensile strength of the fiber equals k.sub.1 D.sub.

Abstract: An additive for, a method of adding thereof to uncured mixes for and resulting cured cement-type concreations such as cured embodiments of concrete, marcadam, and roof-top shingles each exhibiting improved heat and freeze-thaw durability resulting from reduced efflorescence and stability against sun ultraviolet light exposure.

Abstract: The present invention provides resilient cement compositions and methods which are particularly useful in the construction and repair of oil and gas wells. The cement compositions have improved mechanical properties including elasticity and ductility and are basically comprised of cementitious material, an aqueous rubber latex and a latex stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelled fluoride resin fine particle dispersion for use as a coating, to a method of production thereof, and to a method using this gelled fluoride resin fine dispersion to protect an alkaline inorganic hardened body.The objective of the present invention is to provide an aqueous resin for use as a coating, this aqueous resin being able to form a high performance coating film that is superior in its ability to inhibit the leaching out of the alkaline substance from the alkaline inorganic hardened body, which has excellent weatherability, water resistance, alkaline resistance, and dirt picking resistance.The present invention accomplishes the stated objective through the utilization of gelled fine particles of a fluorine containing resin.The present invention may be used in the coating field.

Abstract: Organic polymer surfaces are modified by contacting such surfaces with a haloester compound and a cationic compound of having a pK.sub.a >5. Preferably the organic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyesters, aromatic polyamides, and graphitic polymers and the contacting is conducted at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: Emulsion copolymers, for use as urea formaldehyde resin modifiers, are formed from vinyl chloride monomers, softening monomers, and functional monomers. The copolymer when blended with formaldehyde resins and used as a binder yields improved wet and dry tensile strength and better tear resistance. These binders are particularly useful as glass mat binders for the production of roofing shingles.

Abstract: A modified mortar or concrete composition in which a polymeric binding material is combined with sand, cement, and fine fillers. Use of the higher than previously considered functional ratio of latex binding material to cement permits the resulting mortar or concrete composition to increase the percentage of fine fillers, and reduces the amount of voids as a result of less water loss. The latex material partially fills the voids becoming a part of the structure of the system. This leads to a higher degree of flexibility and coherence of the system.

Abstract: A latex modified mortar or concrete material in which a polymeric or latex binding material is combined with a low shrinkage (gypsum) cement and fine fillers. Use of the low shrinkage cement and a higher than previously considered functional ratio of latex binding material to low shrinkage cement permits the resulting patching composition to obtain unexpectedly good adhesion, reduced cracking tendencies, dimensional stability, and flexibility required while maintaining enhanced strength properties. The polymeric binding material may be either an elastomeric or a thermoplastic latex.

Abstract: A soldified and particulated resin and a substantially solidified-state-maintained water are mixed with cement and after the mixing is finished, the solidified resin and water are liquefied and the cement is hydrated with the liquefied water. Since the resin maintains the solidified and particulated state and the water also maintains the solidified state during mixing, the mixing work of cement, water and resin is uniformly performed.

Abstract: A protective product for treating fresh concrete or mortar. The products are a mixture of (a) an aqueous dispersion A of a film-forming synthetic polymer (the synthetic polymer is compatible with fresh concrete or mortar) having little or no permeability to water vapor with (b) at least one coagulant for the film-forming synthetic polymer when in the presence of calcium ions. The coagulant is introduced in the form of an aqueous or aqueous alcoholic solution and/or by means of an aqueous wax emulsion and/or by means of an aqueous dispersion B of a synthetic polymer which is slightly permeable or impermeable to water. The aqueous dispersion B is prepared by polymerization in the presence of the coagulant. When applied by spraying to the surface of fresh mortar, the products form a continuous waterproof film, which is readily removed by peeling.

Abstract: Compositions containing crystalline, long chain, alkyl hydrocarbons as phase change materials including cementitious compositions containing the alkyl hydrocarbons neat or in pellets or granules formed by incorporating the alkyl hydrocarbons in polymers or rubbers; and polymeric or elastomeric compositions containing alkyl hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A process for making a lightweight structural member or insulating coating uses an initial mixture of hydrated lime, a dispersible additive, rock wool and, optionally an aggregate. This mixture has added to it water, and the water/solids mixture is agitated at high speed to produce a castable slurry having 60-80 volume percent air bubbles. The mixing is desirably conducted in a mixer having a cylindrical chamber and using paddles which rotate about their own axis and wherein there is movement of the chamber wall relative thereto, and the blades desirably scrape the chamber wall during such relative rotation.

Abstract: Reinforcing material for hydraulic substances such as cement, mortar, concrete or the like and a method for producing it. The reinforcing material consists essentially of an elongated product of a synthetic resin having protrusions on its surface and which was obtained by extruding and subsequent stretching. The method comprises mixing a polyethylene having a melt index of not more than 0.01 at 190.degree. C. under the load of 2.16 Kg with a polyethylene having a melt index of more than 0.01 thereby to obtain a polyethylene mixture having a melt index of 0.01 to 10, melt-extruding the polyethylene mixture under such conditions as to give an extruded product having a jagged surface and stretching the extruded product, whereby the reinforcing material having protrusions on its surface is obtained. Hydraulic substances with the reinforcing material incorporated therein is useful for production of concrete panel, concrete pipe, concrete channel, tetrapod, sleeper, tunnel, etc.

Abstract: Delayed action setting of a composition comprising an amonic latex of a film forming polymer is effected by the addition of a delayed action setting agent which is a mixture of:(1) a compound containing a multivalent metal cation, which compound has a solubility in the range 0.1 g to 150 g per 100 g of water at 20.degree. C. and which has a dissolution time greater than 1 minute, and(11) and alkali metal silico fluorideOther film forming materials such as bitumen may be present in the composition. The process is particularly useful for mixtures of polychloroprene latex and bitumen emulsion. The compound (1) can be either one which gives or one which does not give exudation (or `sweating`) of water from the latex. A preferred compound of the former type is calcium sulphate hemihydrate. The preferred fluoride (11) is sodium silico fluoride. The composition may also contain inert non-hydraulic particulate filler which can be a hard filler, e.g. sand or a deformable filler, e.g.

Abstract: Delayed action setting of a composition comprising an anionic latex of a film forming polymer by addition of a delayed action setting agent characterized in that the setting agent is a compound containing a multivalent metal cation having defined solubility characteristics in a quantity not greater than 2.5% wt/wt on total composition and not greater than 11% wt/wt based on film forming polymer solids in the composition.

Abstract: A solvent-based, plasticized vinyl resin adhesive containing Portland cement that adheres impervious and felt backed vinyl sheet material to damp concrete.

Abstract: An asbestos-free gasket is produced from a composition which comprises from about 5% to about 20% of an organic latex binder, from about 5% to about 35% of a cellulosic fibrous material, from about 0% to about 30% of mineral wool, at least about 50% of an inorganic filler, and from about 0 to about 5% of a coloring additive. The percentages being on a dry weight basis of the gasket. The organic materials are present in an amount no greater than 40% of the total dry weight of the gasket and preferably no greater than 30%. The inorganic filler is an inactive additive, stable at a temperature greater than 1700.degree. F., such as Portland Cement, diatomaceous earth, silicates, carbonates, barytes and mixtures thereof. Preferably the inorganic filler is a mixture of barytes and talc in a ratio of from about 1 to 0, to 3 to 1.