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Method of making concrete from fly ash

US4240952A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1979
Grant dateDec 23, 1980
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Expiry dateJan 15, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S106/01
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In a method of making concrete of the Portland Cement type wherein a quantity of cementitious material, such as Portland Cement, is mixed with a quantity of aggregate, generally sand and rock in varying proportions and water; and, wherein, the resulting mixture is stirred or mixed for an appropriate length of time consistent with acceptable practices in the concrete industry after which the mix is poured and allowed to set, the improvement which is characterized by the employment of fly ash as the major ingredient in the cementitious material. The improvement also includes the adding of gypsum to the initial mix in an amount equal to about 2% by weight of the fly ash and, thereafter, adding in and mixing a quantity of calcium chloride equal to about 3% by weight of the fly ash. As an added feature, a quantity of organic material, such as a latex emulsion, can be added to the initial mix to improve the flow characteristics of the concrete mix and to improve the physical characteristics of the ultimate concrete.

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