Methods and systems for the formation and use of reduced weight building blocks forms
US9993941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/91
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a method may include preparing building forms including at least some cementitious materials. The method for preparing forms may include mixing substantially dry cementitious material particles with closed cell foam particles to form a substantially dry composition. In some embodiment, at least some of the cementitious material particles may adhere to at least some surface deformations on the surface of the closed cell foam particles. In some embodiments, the method may include mixing a second portion of water with the substantially dry composition for a second period of time to form a partially wet composition. In some embodiments, a method may include forming a building form including at least some cementitious materials from the partially wet composition. In some embodiments, the closed cell foam particles may include expanded polystyrene. In some embodiments, a ratio of the water to cementitious material particles may range from 0.20 to 0.40.
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