A sheet metal (100) with array of non-rectilinear corrugation is disclosed. The pattern is such that it comprises a first and second array of non- rectilinear corrugation (A1, A2) that meet at a line (Y) of the sheet metal (100). The array of non-rectilinear corrugation (A1, A2) have alternating crest (C), trough (T) and a pitch (P) between consecutive crest (C) or consecutive trough (T) and each non-rectilinear corrugation in the first and second array of non-rectilinear corrugation (A1, A2) meets the line (Y) forming an U-shape. The non-rectilinear corrugations (A1, A2) are aligned with a straight line (X) such that every crest (C) and trough (T) lie on the straight line (X) wherein an angle Z and Z' ranging from 76-85 degrees is formed between the line X of one non-rectilinear corrugation in the first set and second set and the line (Y), respectively. The sheet metal (100) thereafter can be formed into reinforced drywall construction element (200) which can be used as a drywall stud or ceiling cannel or floor channel.
The present invention relates to a framework element of a sound-insulating wall system, the element being at least in part formed by a one-piece profile section comprising a first side wall and a second side wall opposite the first wall with respect to the profile section, the framework element comprising a first face of the profile section and a stop element forming an abutment and arranged facing the first face, the first face and the stop element being separated by a gas phase, the geometry of the framework element being configured so that pressure exerted on the first wall towards the second wall and/or on the second wall towards the first wall causes contact between the first face and the stop element.
E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
E04C 3/07 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
E04C 3/29 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms built-up from parts of different materials
E04C 3/04 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal
There is provided a cementitious product comprising cementitious material, the cementitious product further comprising stone wool objects, said stone wool objects comprising stone wool fibres, wherein a portion of the stone wool fibres have a longest dimension greater than 250 μm. In this way, there is provided a cementitious product with improved fire performance.
C04B 20/00 - Use of materials as fillers for mortars, concrete or artificial stone according to more than one of groups and characterised by shape or grain distribution; Treatment of materials according to more than one of the groups specially adapted to enhance their filling properties in mortars, concrete or artificial stone; Expanding or defibrillating materials
C04B 11/26 - Calcium sulfate cements starting from phosphogypsum or from waste, e.g. purification products of smoke
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 111/10 - Compositions characterised by the absence of a specified material
E04C 2/36 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure composed of two or more spaced sheet-like parts spaced apart by transversely-placed strip material, e.g. honeycomb panels
The present disclosure relates generally to a plasterboard having a first surface and an opposed second surface, the plasterboard comprising: a body of hardened plaster material extending from the first surface of the plasterboard to the second surface of the plasterboard; a first liner having a mass loss of at least 70 g/m2at 600 °C disposed at the first surface of the plasterboard; and a second liner having a mass loss of no more than 60 g/m2 at 600 °C disposed at the second surface of the plasterboard.
E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
E04C 2/52 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits
The present invention relates to an accessory for mounting at least one ceiling panel, said accessory comprising a shaft provided with attachment means for attaching the accessory to an external structure like a ceiling or metal structure, the accessory further comprising support means, characterized in that said support means includes at least one arm that cooperates with the at least one panel.
E04B 9/20 - Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable
E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
The present invention relates to an accessory (10) for mounting at least one ceiling panel (100), said accessory comprising a shaft (12) provided with attachment means (14) for attaching the accessory to an external structure like a ceiling or metal structure, the accessory further comprising support means (16), characterized in that said support means (16) include at least one arm (161) that cooperates with the at least one panel.
E04B 9/20 - Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable
E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
A wet ready mix comprising relative to its weight - 35-75 wt% of a mineral filler comprising a metal carbonate, - 7-12 wt% of a binder - 25-40 wt% of water, and - stone wool objects comprising stone wool fibres, wherein a portion of said stone wool fibres have a longest dimension greater than 250 pm. A cementitious product comprising a coating layer formed from a wet ready mix. In this way, there is provided a wet ready mix with improved fire performance, which results from a combination of both, a better insulation performance and a better resistance to cracking and shrinkage in a fire.
C04B 26/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
C04B 111/10 - Compositions characterised by the absence of a specified material
A cement board includes a lightweight core between a first covering layer and a second covering layer, wherein the lightweight core results from the curing of an aqueous cementitious composition including, based on the total dry matter, 20 to 90 wt % of a reactive binder mixture and 10 to 80 wt % of fillers, wherein the reactive binder mixture includes, based on the total dry matter of the reactive binder mixture: 15 to 25 wt % hydraulic cement, 50 to 65 wt % calcium sulphate hemihydrate, and 10 to 35 wt % pozzolanic material; and at least one of the first and second covering layers includes a glass fibre-based sheeting, the sheeting being fully or partially embedded in a cementitious matrix.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
B32B 13/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
B32B 13/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material comprising such substances as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
The present invention relates to an assembly for applying material to a surface, comprising an application tool (10), said application tool comprising a handle (11) at one end of which an application head (12) is disposed, characterized in that the application assembly comprises a carrier (20) able to be worn by an operator, and in that the handle has at its other end a support head (14), the carrier comprising a receiving surface (22) arranged to cooperate with the support head.
The present disclosure relates generally to a water-resistant gypsum board including a gypsum core with a first major surface and a second, opposing major surface; a first liner having a first major surface and a second, opposing major surface, the first liner comprising at at least the first major surface thereof a condensation product of a polysiloxane comprising at least one silanol, the first major surface of the first liner being disposed against the first major surface of the gypsum core; and a second liner having a first major surface and a second, opposing major surface, the first major surface of the second liner being disposed against the second major surface of the gypsum core.
B32B 13/08 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material comprising such substances as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
C04B 24/42 - Compounds having one or more carbon-to-silicon linkages
E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
D21H 19/32 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds obtained by reactions forming a linkage containing silicon in the main chain of the macromolecule
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Insulating materials for building, Including slabs, Plates, boards, supports and Mineral wool supports; Insulating cladding; Adhesive tapes and strips, for use in the following fields: Insulation; boards, Plates Based on plaster and/or polystyrene, For insulation purposes; Non-metallic seals [not stamps] and ,in particular, Fluid seals; Sealing assemblies (Non-metallic -); Sealant compounds for joints. Building materials, not of metal; Plaster and Plasterboard; Slabs, paneling and Floor tiles Based on plaster and/or polystyrene, for construction, cladding; Partitions, not of metal; Mortar; Linings and cladding, not of metal (building); Claddings, not of metal, for buildings; Ceilings, not of metal.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Insulating materials for building, Including slabs, Plates, boards, supports and Mineral wool supports; Insulating cladding; Adhesive tapes and strips, for use in the following fields: Insulation; boards, Plates Based on plaster and/or polystyrene, For insulation purposes; Non-metallic seals [not stamps] and ,in particular, Fluid seals; Sealing assemblies (Non-metallic -); Sealant compounds for joints. Building materials, not of metal; Plaster and Plasterboard; Slabs, paneling and Floor tiles Based on plaster and/or polystyrene, for construction, cladding; Partitions, not of metal; Mortar; Linings and cladding, not of metal (building); Claddings, not of metal, for buildings; Ceilings, not of metal.
A lightweight construction element is disclosed comprising a first and a second flange member 10, 20 each having front face 13, 23 facing each other and back face 14, 24 non-facing each other. The first flange member and the second flange member 10, 20 are aligned alongside each other at a distance X. Further, the lightweight construction element comprises a plurality of web members 50, whereby, the length of the plate portion 51 of web members 50 defines the spacing between the first flange member 10 and the second flange member 20. The plurality of web members 50 are physically coupled to the first and second flange members 10, 20 by attaching to either the front surface 13, 23, or the back surface 14, 24 of each flange member 10, 20, and are bent at an angle ranging between 90-110 degrees to the plate portion 51 along the the attachment line 60. The plurality of web members 50 eliminate the need of a full length web and which results in reduction of metal usage and thus in turn reduced CO2 emission.
E04C 3/07 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
E04C 3/04 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal
E04C 3/12 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members
According to the present invention, there is provided a multi-layer container (100) comprising; an inner container (102) configured to house material; and an outer container (104) configured to house the inner container; wherein the outer container comprises a body portion (106) connected to a removable portion (108); wherein the removable portion is configured to be removed from the body portion to provide access to the inner container. A kit of parts is also provided.
A process for the manufacture of a plasterboard, the process comprising: forming a calcium sulphate slurry by mixing water, calcium sulphate material, an aqueous foam comprising an aqueous surfactant composition comprising an alkyl sulphate, a coalescing agent, and a hydrophobic material; depositing the slurry to form a board precursor; and drying the board precursor to form a plasterboard. In this way, the coalescing agent can mitigate the effects of the hydrophobic material to produce a plasterboard with an improved foam efficiency.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 38/10 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof by using foaming agents
17.
APPARATUS FOR CRACKING A GYPSUM MATRIX OF A GYPSUM-BASED PANEL
Lightweight construction panels, such as plasterboard, (e.g. gypsum plasterboard) are commonly used to provide internal partitions in buildings. Due to the use of plasterboard as in internal partition, it is desirable for plasterboard to absorb and block sound energy, such that sound from one room is not easily heard in an adjacent room. It has been found that providing micro cracks in the gypsum matrix of a gypsum-based panel improves the acoustic characteristics of the panel. Apparatus (300) is provided for cracking a gypsum matrix of a gypsum-based panel (10), the apparatus (300) comprising: a roller assembly (320), the roller assembly (320) configured to receive the panel (10) at an entrance of the roller assembly (320) and convey the panel (10) from the entrance to an exit of the roller assembly (320), wherein, between the entrance and the exit, the roller assembly (320) is configured to bend the panel (10) in a first direction.
B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
B28B 11/10 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads by using presses
B31F 1/00 - Mechanical deformation without removing material, e.g. in combination with laminating
E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
18.
FIRE PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR BUILDING ELEMENT, FRAME UNIT, AND FRAME ELEMENT
Fire protection structure (100) for a building element includes a frame (200) and a fire resistance panel (300) fixed to the frame. The fire-resistance panel (300) is comprised of at least one layer of calcium silicate board (310) and at last one layer of gypsum plaster board (320). In the fire protection structure provided in the present disclosure, a combination of different panels provides sufficient fire protection performance for a variety of application environments. In addition, the fire protection structure of the present disclosure is easily mounted, facilitates im- provement of on-site construction speed, and avoids potential harm of rock wool or mineral wool materials in conventional structures to constructors.
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
B32B 13/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material comprising such substances as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Insulating materials for building, including the following products: Slabs, plates, panels, holders and supports based on mineral wool; Insulating cladding; Adhesive tapes and strips, for use in the following fields: Insulation; panels, plaster and/or polystyrene based plates, for use in the following fields: Insulation; Non-metallic seals [not stamps] and ,in particular, Fluid seals; Sealing assemblies (Non-metallic -); Sealant compounds for joints. Building materials, not of metal; Plaster and Plasterboard; Plates, panels and slabs for use in construction and lining, based on the following products: Plaster and/or Polystyrene; Partitions, not of metal; Mortar; Linings and cladding, not of metal (building); Claddings, not of metal, for buildings; Ceilings, not of metal.
20.
A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT FOR SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION PANELS AND A WALL COMPRISING THE SAME
A structural component (100) for supporting construction panels is disclosed comprising an I-shaped strip having two parallel strips (P1. P2) and at least one strip (S1) perpendicular to (P1) and (P2). One or both the parallel strips (P1. P2) contain a plurality of substantially flat portions (110) and void portions (120) which alternate in a first direction X along the structural component (100). The flat portions (110) are configured to support the construction panel in plane contact while the void portions (120) are configured to support the construction panels in line contact. The void portions (120) reduce the thermal transmission of the structural component (100) by providing reduced thermal bridges in the transmission path of heat and reducing the contact surface area with adjoining adjacent materials. The structural component (100) described is a drywall stud or a spacer separating two parallelly bonded construction panels.
E04C 3/07 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
E04C 3/04 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal
21.
Prefab Panel, Modular Facade, and Mounting Method Thereof
The modular facade is made of prefab panels comprising a frame structure with horizontal and vertical profiles. The prefab panel includes an outer cladding attached to the frame structure by attaching means. The horizontal and the vertical profiles have a matching shiplap design. A method of mounting the modular facade relies upon the steps of installing brackets to a building structure, for levelling position of the prefab panels, and an anti-tipping element in an upper part of the building structure, so that not very demanding lifting means, such as a small crane, suffices, for suspending subsequent adjacent prefab panels from an upper story.
E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
A mixer and a method for the mixing of a cementitious slurry, configured to calculate the volume of the cementitious slurry in the mixer in order to produce an improved mixing process and/or an improved cementitious product. The mixer comprises a sensor to measure a parameter of the slurry in the mixer that is used to calculate the volume of slurry in the mixer.
A connector (10) to be used for a lightweight construction element (100) is disclosed. The connector (10) is such that it has a first and second pair of angular arms (1a) and (1b) forming angles (Z) and (Z') respectively and meeting at a first and a second point of intersections (P) and (P'). The first and second pair of angular arms (1a) and (1b) are either oriented parallel to each other or are perpendicularly oriented to each other and helps couple a first and a second flange member (130), (140), which again can be oriented parallel or perpendicular to each other. The connector (10) is placed at distance from each other and acts as a replacement for the conventional web in framing structures. The plurality of connectors (10) thus eliminate the need of a full-length web, which results in reduction of metal usage and thus in turn reduced CO2 emission.
A web member (10) for connecting a lightweight construction element (100) is disclosed. The lightweight construction element (100) comprises a first and second flange member (30, 40) and a plurality of web members (10) placed an interval from each other. This replacement of conventional full length web member to a spaced web member (10) results in reduction of metal usage and thus resulting in a lightweight construction element (100). Further, the web member (10) is configured so as to form I-shape with a first portion (50), a pair of second portions (60) with two distal ends (70) and third portions (75) arising from the distal ends (70). The major axis of the first portion (50) is different from the major axis of the pair of second portions (60).
The present invention relates to a device (40) for checking a bond between two layers of materials of a construction panel (9) formed by cutting, on a production line, a flow of layers of materials that are stacked and bonded together, so as to produce construction panels provided with edge surfaces, the checking device (40) comprising means for detecting a bonding defect between the two layers of materials, and being characterised in that the detection means comprise at least: - means (13) for capturing an image of an edge surface of the construction panel (9), and - means (7) for analysing the image thus captured.
E04B 9/06 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction
According to the present invention, there is provided a filler compound, the filler compound comprising filler particles and a binder, wherein the filler particles comprise particles of at least one glassy material, and the particles of glassy material are at least 10 wt. % of the dry mass of the filler compound, and wherein at least 30 wt. % of the filler particles have a diameter between 50 and 100 microns inclusive. Use of a filler compound in the erection of a structure is also described.
The present invention relates to a wall structure having a light-passage region and having a wall region which delimits the light-passage region and has panelling, which wall structure comprises a substructure having a glass frame (20) and a laminated pane (30) which is inserted into the glass frame (20) and which has at least two outer panes (31 and 32), and the laminated pane (30) is arranged substantially flush with the panelling of the substructure, wherein the glass frame (20) has a detent groove (24) on the inner side, and the laminated pane (30) has at least one detent element (40) in the edge region (34), and the at least one detent element (40) is engaged in the detent groove (24) when the laminated pane (30) is in the installed state.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
29.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CEMENTITIOUS SLURRY COMPRISING FOAM, AND CHANNEL FOR SUCH APPARATUS
There is provided an apparatus (100) for manufacturing a cementitious slurry comprising foam, the apparatus (100) comprising: a mixing chamber (101) for mixing a cementitious material and water to form a cementitious slurry, a channel (103) fluidly connected to the mixing chamber (101) at a first end, the channel (103) for receiving the cementitious slurry from the mixing chamber (101), the channel (103) extending from the first end and terminating a second end; the channel (103) comprising a foam inlet (106) for introducing foam into the channel (103); wherein the portion of the channel (103) between the foam inlet (106) and the second end has a length from 400 mm to 1200 mm inclusive, wherein said foam inlet (106) is positioned such that the distance between said first end of said channel (103) and said foam inlet (106) is less than 25% of the distance between said first end of said channel (103) and said second end of said channel (103). A cementitious slurry channel (103) and a method of manufacturing a cementitious slurry are also provided.
B28C 5/06 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions without using driven mechanical means effecting the mixing the mixing being effected by the action of a fluid
According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus (100) for manufacturing a cementitious slurry comprising foam, the apparatus (100) comprising a mixing chamber (101) for mixing a cementitious material and water to form a cementitious slurry, a channel (103) fluidly connected to the mixing chamber (101) at a first end (111), the channel (103) for receiving a cementitious slurry from the mixing chamber (101). In the apparatus, the channel (103) extends from the first end (111) and terminates at at least one second end (112). The channel (103) comprises a first foam inlet (106) for introducing foam into the channel (103), wherein the apparatus (100) is configured, in use, to introduce foam through the first foam inlet (106) at a velocity 5.4 times or less the velocity of the cementitious slurry in the channel (103). A method using the apparatus is also described.
B28C 5/06 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions without using driven mechanical means effecting the mixing the mixing being effected by the action of a fluid
There is provided an apparatus (100) for manufacturing a cementitious slurry comprising foam, the apparatus (100) comprising; a mixing chamber (101) for mixing a cementitious material and water to form a cementitious slurry, a channel (103) fluidly connected to the mixing chamber (101) at a first end (111), the channel (103) for receiving the cementitious slurry from the mixing chamber (101), the channel (103) extending from the first end (111) and terminating at a second end (112); the channel (103) comprising a foam inlet (106) for introducing foam into the channel (103); wherein the channel (103) comprises a mixing cross section, the mixing cross section comprising a first dimension and a second dimension; the first dimension perpendicular to the second dimension; the first dimension being longer than the second dimension; wherein the foam inlet (106) is configured to introduce foam into the channel (103) in a direction generally parallel to the second dimension. A channel (103) for a cementitious slurry and a method are also provided.
B28C 5/06 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions without using driven mechanical means effecting the mixing the mixing being effected by the action of a fluid
According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus (100) for manufacturing a cementitious slurry comprising foam, the apparatus comprising: a mixing chamber (101) for mixing a cementitious material and water to form a cementitious slurry, a channel (103) fluidly connected to the mixing chamber (101) at a first end (111), the channel (103) for receiving a cementitious slurry from the mixing chamber (101). In the apparatus (100), the channel (103) extends from the first end (111) and terminates at at least one second end (112). The channel (103) comprises a first foam inlet (106) for introducing foam into the channel (103). The channel (103) further comprises a second foam inlet for introducing foam into the channel (103). The first foam inlet (106) and the second foam inlet are offset along the length of the channel (103). A method using the apparatus (100) is also described.
B28C 5/06 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions without using driven mechanical means effecting the mixing the mixing being effected by the action of a fluid
A computer implemented method (5000) for in-line, real-time monitoring of the time- temperature profile of a continuously produced gypsum board (1013) in a gypsum board manufacturing line (1000). The method (5000) takes as input the signals S-IR of a series of infrared sensors (2001a-d) placed at given distances along the gypsum board manufacturing line between the moulding stage (1001) and the cutting stage (1003) of said gypsum board manufacturing line (1000), and further takes as input the speed S-GB of the continuously produced gypsum board (1013) on the gypsum board manufacturing line (1000). The method (5000) provides as output a corrected time-temperature profile (CTT) of the continuously produced gypsum board (1013). The method (5000) further comprises the following steps: (a) converting (5001) the signals of the series of infrared sensors (2001a-d) into a time- temperature profile based on the speed S-GB of the continuously produced gypsum board (1013) on the gypsum board manufacturing line (1000); (b) processing (5002) the time-temperature profile through a correlation model (C-M) and/or a physical model P-M to calculate a corrected time-temperature profile (CTT).
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
G01N 25/20 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating the development of heat, i.e. calorimetry, e.g. by measuring specific heat, by measuring thermal conductivity
34.
A PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PREPARATION OF ALPHA-CALCIUM SULPHATE HEMIHYDRATE AND AN APPARATUS
There is described a process for the continuous production of alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate, the process comprising the steps of: mixing particulate gypsum, a habit modifier and water to form a gypsum slurry. The process further comprises calcining the gypsum slurry to provide an alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry and filtering the alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry to separate at least one fluid stream from the slurry, measuring a first control parameter of the at least one fluid stream or the alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry; and combining the at least one fluid stream with further gypsum, further water and further habit modifier to form a further gypsum slurry wherein the process further comprises varying the amount of further habit modifier depending on a measured value of the first control parameter. An apparatus for performing the described process is also provided.
The present disclosure relates generally to methods of analysing and manufacturing gypsum panels, for example, suitable for use as building surface products. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a method of forming a gypsum panel. The method includes forming a porous slurry layer on a receiving surface using a plurality of operating parameters, and allowing the porous slurry layer to set to form a gypsum core of a gypsum panel. The panel is then cut to form a cut surface that extends through the gypsum core, and an image of a region of the cut surface is captured. The image is analysed to identify bubbles intersecting the cut surface. A measure of bubble contact in the gypsum core is then calculated from the identified bubbles in the image. Based on the measure of bubble contact, an operating parameter used for forming the porous slurry layer is modified.
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
The present disclosure relates generally to methods of analysing and manufacturing gypsum panels (100), for example, suitable for use as building surface products. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a method of forming a gypsum panel (100). The method includes forming a porous slurry layer (144) on a receiving surface (102) using a plurality of operating parameters, and allowing the porous slurry layer (144) to set to form a gypsum core (104) of a gypsum panel (100). The panel is then cut (e.g. by a router 128) to form a cut surface (108) that extends through the gypsum core (104), and an image of a region of the cut surface (108) is captured by a camera (152). The image is analysed to identify bubbles intersecting the cut surface (108). A measure of bubble contact in the gypsum core (104) is then calculated from the identified bubbles in the image. Based on the measure of bubble contact, an operating parameter used for forming the porous slurry layer (144) is modified.
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
C04B 38/10 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof by using foaming agents
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image field; Cutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniques; Detection of occlusion
37.
A PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PREPARATION OF ALPHA-CALCIUM SULPHATE HEMIHYDRATE AND A PARTICULATE GYPSUM
The present application describes a process for the continuous production of alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate, the process comprising the steps of: providing particulate gypsum; providing water; mixing the particulate gypsum and the water to form a gypsum slurry; and maintaining said gypsum slurry under raised pressure and temperature to convert the particulate gypsum into alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate and provide an alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry. Additionally, the particulate gypsum comprises a D10 value greater than or equal to 2 μm, a D90 value smaller than or equal to 90 μm and a D50 value smaller than or equal to 25 μm. Particulate gypsum for use in the process is also provided.
The present application describes an industrial drying apparatus for drying board precursor to form gypsum board, wherein the industrial drying apparatus comprises at least one electric heater. Use of the industrial drying apparatus and a method of drying a precursor board to form a gypsum board using the industrial drying apparatus are also described.
F26B 23/04 - Heating arrangements using electric heating
F26B 3/06 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour flowing through the materials or objects to be dried
F26B 3/28 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by radiation, e.g. from the sun
Plasterboard comprising a plaster core disposed between two cover sheets; in which the plaster core comprises a matrix of gypsum crystals and air pores; in which at least 90%, preferably at least 94%, more preferably at least 98%, of the air pores are connected by a constriction; and in which the mean proximity coordination of the connected air pores is between 2 and 6, preferably between 3 and 5.
C04B 38/10 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof by using foaming agents
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
According to the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a plasterboard, the method comprising combining at least one recycled calcium sulphate material and at least one non-recycled calcium sulphate material to form a mixture of particles, combining at least the mixture of particles and water to form a settable slurry, and drying the settable slurry to form a plasterboard, wherein the ratio of the recycled calcium sulphate material to the non-recycled calcium sulphate material in the mixture of particles is at least 1:1, wherein the method further comprises calcining the mixture of particles before the mixture of particles is combined with water to form a settable slurry. A plasterboard is also provided.
C04B 11/26 - Calcium sulfate cements starting from phosphogypsum or from waste, e.g. purification products of smoke
C04B 18/167 - Recycled materials, i.e. waste materials reused in the production of the same materials
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
41.
INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING THE FORCE FOR SPREADING A PASTE
An instrument for determining the spreading capacity of a coating or a surface, including a plate on which a gripping system is secured, the tool including a measuring system configured to measure the coating to be spread, wherein the measuring system includes at least one force sensor for generating data relating to the average force applied on the instrument, the maximum force applied on the instrument and the duration, in order to provide a signal representative of the capacity of the coating to be spread or the surface to be spread.
A lightweight construction element is disclosed comprising a first and a second flange member 10, 20 each having front face 13, 23 facing each other and back face 14, 24 non-facing each other. The first flange member and the second flange member 10, 20 are aligned alongside each other at a distance X. Further, the lightweight construction element comprises a plurality of web members 50, whereby, the length of the plate portion 51 of web members 50 defines the spacing between the first flange member 10 and the second flange member 20. The plurality of web members 50 are physically coupled to the first and second flange members 10, 20 by attaching to either the front surface 13, 23, or the back surface 14, 24 of each flange member 10, 20, and are bent at an angle ranging between 90-110 degrees to the plate portion 51 along the attachment line 60. The plurality of web members 50 eliminate the need of a full length web and which results in reduction of metal usage and thus in turn reduced CO2 emission.
E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
E04C 2/08 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of metal, e.g. sheet metal
A demountable wall partition system includes a first and a second demountable partition panel each including a board and having a front surface and a rear surface, and a flange connection element. At least one panel mount bracket is connected to each board and protrudes from the rear surface and includes a first end flange extending in a first flange plane parallel with the rear surface of the board and a second end flange. The panels are arranged spaced apart with the rear surfaces facing each other such that the at least one panel mount bracket of the respective panel form at least one pair of aligned panel mount brackets, wherein said brackets are connected to each other by means of the flange connection element which is connected to the end flanges of the brackets such that the flange connection element is supported by the brackets.
The present application describes an industrial calciner for particulate material, wherein the industrial calciner comprises: a calcination vessel; and a gas supply system in fluid communication with the calcination vessel, the gas supply system configured to supply a flow of calcination gas to the calcination vessel, wherein the industrial calciner further comprises at least one electric heater configured to heat the calcination gas, the industrial calciner further comprising at least one humidity modifier and a humidity control system for controlling the output of the at least one humidity modifier. Use of the industrial calciner and a method of calcining particulate material with the industrial calciner are also described.
F27D 7/02 - Supplying steam, vapour, gases, or liquids
F27B 15/10 - Arrangements of air or gas supply devices
F27D 17/00 - Arrangement for using waste heat; Arrangement for using, or disposing of, waste gases
45.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PANEL-SHAPED AREA HEATING ELEMENT AND AN AREA HEATING ELEMENT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THIS METHOD, AND WALL PORTION OR CEILING PORTION OR FLOOR PORTION COMPRISING THE AREA HEATING ELEMENT
The invention relates to a method for producing a panel-shaped area heating element (1) comprising the steps: a) providing at least one first paper/cardboard layer (2); b) applying a gypsum slurry layer (3) on a free side of the first paper/cardboard layer (2); c) molding the gypsum slurry layer (3) to a gypsum slurry layer (3) with a uniform layer thickness (t); d) applying at least one second paper/cardboard layer (5) on a free surface of the gypsum slurry layer (4); e) curing the gypsum slurry layer (3) to a gypsum layer (30); f) cutting into individual panels and drying the individual panels; g) wherein a paper/cardboard structure (12) which is electroconductive at least after curing the gypsum slurry layer (3) is used for forming the at least one first and/or second paper/cardboard layer (2; 5). It also relates to an area heating element produced according to the method and a wall portion or ceiling portion or floor portion comprising the area heating element.
H05B 3/26 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
F24D 13/02 - Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating
46.
A SLURRY SPREAD QUANTIFICATION SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING A SLURRY SPREAD
The application describes a slurry spread quantification system (200) comprising a forming table including a forming area and at least one slurry outlet (120) configured to, in use, dispense a slurry (130) into the forming area, a sensor (210) trained on the forming area and configured to capture an image of the forming area; and a processor (220) operable to: analyse the image to identify the slurry (130); determine at least one characteristic of the slurry (130); and output at least one indication of the at least one characteristic of the slurry (130). A method, a computer implemented method and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions, that when executed on a computing device cause the computing device to control a system (200) as described are also discussed.
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
The present invention relates to a connector (43) configured to be inserted into the hollow part of a construction surface framework element (2) and to support the framework element, characterized in that the connector comprises a main plate (430) from which two extension plates (432) extend, the extension plates comprising an elastically deformable material, the connector additionally comprising means (435) for elastically deforming the connector, whereby an application of force causes the connector to adopt a first position, in which the extension plates are deformed in order to be closer to each other and so as to allow the connector to be inserted into the hollow part of a framework element, and a subsequent reduction of the force causes the connector to adopt a second position, in which the extension plates are farther away from each other than in the first position, so as to allow the connector to come into contact with the framework element in order to fix the connector to the framework element.
The present invention relates to an attachment device (4) for attaching a construction panel (3) to a frame element (2), the attachment device comprising a first attachment means (41) and a second attachment means (42), the first attachment means being used to attach the device to the frame element, the second attachment means being used to attach the device to the construction panel, wherein the second attachment means comprises a first connector element (421) configured to engage with a corresponding second connector element (422) located on the construction panel.
E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
49.
DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE MEDIAN RADIUS OF BUBBLES IN A FOAMED PLASTER BLEND
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
UNIVERSITE PARIS CITE (France)
Inventor
Leroy, Valentin
Berline, Ivan
Schune, Claire
Abstract
R00 0 of a collection of bubbles in a foamed medium, which liquid is suitable for being cured and to form, after curing, a solid construction material or a solid polymer foam, the method comprising the steps of conveying the foamed medium into a cavity, transmitting an ultrasound pulse into the cavity, detecting the pulse, measuring a component chosen from an amplitude of the detected pulse and a phase of the pulse, and subsequently determining the median radius Ro of the bubbles in the foamed medium in the cavity on the basis of the determined component.
A method for measuring the weights of phase components in a calcium sulphate material, e.g., gypsum or stucco, in particular for measuring the weights of DH, HH and AIII phases. The method comprises the following steps: (a) weighing a given amount of calcium sulphate material at ambient temperature; (b) placing the weighed calcium sulphate material in a moisture balance at ambient temperature; (c) drying the calcium sulphate material at temperature between 40°C and 50°C, preferably between 40°C and 45 °C; (d) waiting until the weight is constant; (e) weighing the dried calcium sulphate material; (f) calculating the weight gain between step (a) and step (e), the weight gain being related to the amount of AIII phases in the calcium sulphate material.
2 are cations independently selected from sodium, calcium, ammonium, or a combination of two or all of these. Use of the composition as a foaming agent for gypsum slurries, and of the gypsum slurries for formation of gypsum boards, are disclosed.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 38/10 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof by using foaming agents
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
C08K 5/36 - Sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing compounds
C08K 5/41 - Compounds containing sulfur bound to oxygen
C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
The present invention relates to a reactive binder mixture, comprising, based on the total dry matter 10 to 40 wt.% hydraulic cement, 40 to 80 wt.% calcium sulphate hemihydrate, 2 to 35 wt.% pozzolanic material, and 0.1 to 5 wt.% booster additive selected from soluble alkaline earth salts, strong acids and combinations thereof.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
The present invention relates to a reactive binder mixture comprising, based on the total dry matter, 10 to 40 wt. % hydraulic cement, 40 to 80 wt.% calcium sulphate hemihydrate, and 0,5 to 35 wt. % silica source material comprising a monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric silicate-based material comprising up to 15x106repeating units, similar or different, of formula (I): [-O-SiR133], wherein each R1 is independently selected from alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, phenoxy, acetoxy, hydroxyl and a single bond.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
The invention relates to a reactive binder mixture comprising, based on the total dry matter, 10 to 40 wt. % hydraulic cement, 40 to 80 wt. % calcium sulphate hemihydrate, and 1 to 35 wt. % silica source material comprising an alkali silicate material.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
Lightweight construction panels, such as plasterboard, (e.g. gypsum plasterboard) are commonly used to provide internal partitions in buildings. Sheets of plasterboard are typically carried and positioned by hand. Accordingly, it is desirable to reduce the weight of plasterboard. It is known to include an aqueous foam in the stucco slurry used to produce plasterboards. However, prior known mixers have been found to destroy foam bubbles. The present invention provides a stucco slurry mixing apparatus (100) including an inlet (130) for the introduction of foam into a mixing chamber (110), wherein the inlet (130) includes an inlet aperture (132) in a wall of the mixing chamber (110) and an inlet conduit (134) extending therefrom such that a relative angle between a longitudinal axis (136) of the inlet conduit (134) and a tangent (140) to a mixing path (124) defined by a mixing member (120) is less than 90 degrees.
B01F 27/1152 - Stirrers characterised by the configuration of the stirrers comprising discs or disc-like elements essentially perpendicular to the stirrer shaft axis with separate elements other than discs fixed on the discs, e.g. vanes fixed on the discs
B01F 27/90 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with paddles or arms
B01F 27/92 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with helices or screws
A lightweight construction element is disclosed comprising a first and a second flange member 10, 20 each having front face 13, 23 facing each other and back face 14, 24 non-facing each other. The first flange member and the second flange member 10, 20 are aligned alongside each other at a distance X. Further, the lightweight construction element comprises a plurality of web members 50, whereby, the length of the plate portion 51 of web members 50 defines the spacing between the first flange member 10 and the second flange member 20. The plurality of web members 50 are physically coupled to the first and second flange members 10, 20 by attaching to either the front surface 13, 23, or the back surface 14, 24 of each flange member 10, 20, and are bent at an angle ranging between 90-110 degrees to the plate portion 51 along the the attachment line 60. The plurality of web members 50 eliminate the need of a full length web and which results in reduction of metal usage and thus in turn reduced CO2 emission.
E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
E04C 3/07 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
There is provided a cementitious product comprising cementitious material, the cementitious product further comprising stone wool objects, said stone wool objects comprising stone wool fibres, wherein a portion of the stone wool fibres have a longest dimension greater than 250µm. In this way, there is provided a cementitious product with improved fire performance.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 28/16 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements containing anhydrite
C04B 111/10 - Compositions characterised by the absence of a specified material
A bracing device for securing at least one facing panel in front of a structure, includes a mounting plate equipped with a bearing face which is planar overall, against which the facing panel can bear, the bearing face having at least one transverse dimension greater than or equal to 30 mm, and a body extending in an axial direction and equipped, at a front end, with a mechanism for securing it to the mounting plate and, at a rear end opposite to the front end, with a mechanism for securing it to the structure.
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
59.
Rail for suspended ceiling comprising expansion absorbers
A novel design of rails for a suspended ceiling, the rails including expansion absorbers. The absorbers are produced so that the rails can absorb an expansion while maintaining the integrity of the ceiling, so that the ceiling panels do not fall in the event of a fire. The rails maintain a significant load-bearing capacity despite the presence of one or more expansion absorbers over the length thereof.
E04B 9/08 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction having the capability of expansion
E04B 9/06 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
The invention relates to a cement board (4) comprising a lightweight core (13) between a first covering layer (11) and a second covering layer (12), wherein the core (13) results from the curing of an aqueous cementitious composition comprising, based on the total dry matter, 20 to 90 wt% of a reactive binder mixture and 10 to 80 wt% of fillers, characterized in that said reactive binder mixture comprises 15 to 25 wt% hydraulic cement, 50 to 65 wt% calcium sulphate hemihydrate, and 10 to 35 wt% pozzolanic material.
B32B 13/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
B32B 19/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
61.
A CONSTRUCTION PANEL HAVING IMPROVED DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
Lightweight construction panels, such as gypsum plaster-board, are commonly used to provide internal partitions in buildings It is known to cover, either partially or fully, the panel with an aqueous material such as gypsum plaster or jointing compound. It has been found that known panels expand when they absorb water. This gives rise to several undesirable results such as the gypsum plaster or jointing compound cracking as the panel expands as moisture is absorbed. The present invention provides a panel comprising a gypsum matrix including fibres in an amount of at least 0.8 wt % relative to the gypsum, a polymeric additive in an amount of at least 0.8 wt % relative to the gypsum, and at least one phosphate additive. A panel having such a composition has been found to have desirable characteristics.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
According to the present invention, there is provided a wet accelerator for use in the manufacture of a gypsum product, said wet accelerator comprising water, particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate and a stabiliser. Additionally, a method of preparing a wet accelerator and a method of producing a gypsum product are described.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
C04B 28/16 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements containing anhydrite
C04B 24/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
There is described a process for the continuous production of alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate, the process comprising the steps of: mixing particulate gypsum, a habit modifier and water to form a gypsum slurry. The process further comprises calcining the gypsum slurry to provide an alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry and filtering the alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry to separate at least one fluid stream from the slurry, measuring a first control parameter of the at least one fluid stream or the alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry; and combining the at least one fluid stream with further gypsum, further water and further habit modifier to form a further gypsum slurry wherein the process further comprises varying the amount of further habit modifier depending on a measured value of the first control parameter. An apparatus for performing the described process is also provided.
A structural component (100) for supporting construction panels is disclosed comprising an I-shaped strip having two parallel strips (P1, P2) and at least one strip (S1) perpendicular to (P1) and (P2). One or both the parallel strips (P1, P2) contain a plurality of substantially flat portions (110) and void portions (120) which alternate in a first direction X along the structural component (100). The flat portions (110) are configured to support the construction panel in plane contact while the void portions (120) are configured to support the construction panels in line contact. The void portions (120) reduce the thermal transmission of the structural component (100) by providing reduced thermal bridges in the transmission path of heat and reducing the contact surface area with adjoining adjacent materials. The structural component (100) described is a drywall stud or a spacer separating two parallelly bonded construction panels.
A hose (200) is described, the hose comprising a first section (210) comprising a cross sectional area Aχ and a second section (220) comprising a cross section area kj. The first section is in fluid communication with the second section and, in use, the first section is located upstream of the second section. Additionally, Axis at least twice the size of A2. Use of the hose and a method of dispensing slurry are also described.
F16L 11/12 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting
An apparatus (100) for the production of a plaster slurry is described, the apparatus (100) comprising a mixer (102) for mixing at least plaster and water to form a plaster slurry, the mixer (102) comprising an outlet conduit (122), a foam generator (106) for mixing at least air, a foaming agent and water to produce a foam, the foam generator (106) in fluid communication with the mixer (102) via a fluid pathway (116) comprising a foam conduit (117); and a mass flow meter (124), wherein the mass flow meter (124) is configured to measure the density and mass flow rate of the foam within the foam conduit (117) or the plaster slurry within the outlet conduit (122). Additionally, a method of manufacturing a plaster slurry is described.
B28C 5/38 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions wherein the mixing is effected both by the action of a fluid and by directly-acting driven mechanical means, e.g. stirring means
G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
B28C 5/02 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions without using driven mechanical means effecting the mixing
B28C 7/02 - Controlling the operation of the mixing
The present application describes a process for the continuous production of alpha- calcium sulphate hemihydrate, the process comprising the steps of: providing particulate gypsum; providing water; mixing the particulate gypsum and the water to form a gypsum slurry; and maintaining said gypsum slurry under raised pressure and temperature to convert the particulate gypsum into alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate and provide an alpha-calcium sulphate hemihydrate slurry. Additionally, the particulate gypsum comprises a D10 value greater than or equal to 2 μm, a D90 value smaller than or equal to 90 pm and a D50 value smaller than or equal to 25 μm. Particulate gypsum for use in the process is also provided.
A stiffener 50 for construction elements for providing resistance against deflection and cracking is disclosed comprising a U-shaped cross-section with a web 10 and two flanges 20a, 20b extending transversely from the web 10 and having ribs 30 rising parallel, perpendicular or diagonal from the flanges 20a, 20b. The stiffener 50 is configured to be fixed within the construction element. A drywall stud and a ceiling section provided with a plurality of stiffeners 50 of the present disclosure spaced at desired locations along their length is also disclosed. Such drywall studs and ceiling sections comprising stiffeners 50 of the present disclosure reduce deflection of drywall partition and suspended ceiling system, respectively by up to 50%.
E04C 3/07 - Joists; Girders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
E04B 2/58 - Walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of metal
E04B 9/06 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
The present application describes an industrial drying apparatus for drying board precursor to form gypsum board, wherein the industrial drying apparatus comprises at least one electric heater. Use of the industrial drying apparatus and a method of drying a precursor board to form a gypsum board using the industrial drying apparatus are also described.
F26B 3/30 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by radiation, e.g. from the sun from infrared-emitting elements
F26B 15/12 - Machines or apparatus for drying objects with progressive movement; Machines or apparatus with progressive movement for drying batches of material in compact form with movement in a path composed of one or more straight lines, e.g. compound the lines being all horizontal or slightly inclined
F26B 25/22 - Controlling the drying process in dependence on liquid content of solid materials or objects
The present application describes an industrial calciner for particulate material, wherein the industrial calciner comprises: a calcination vessel; and a gas supply system in fluid communication with the calcination vessel, the gas supply system configured to supply a flow of calcination gas to the calcination vessel, wherein the industrial calciner further comprises at least one electric heater configured to heat the calcination gas, the industrial calciner further comprising at least one humidity modifier and a humidity control system for controlling the output of the at least one humidity modifier. Use of the industrial calciner and a method of calcining particulate material with the industrial calciner are also described.
An acoustic insulation product includes a panel made of porous material, based on foam or fibres, including a first face, referred to as back face, intended to face towards a wall, and a second face, referred to as front face, situated on the opposite side to the back face, and a layer, referred to as backing layer, which adheres to or is linked or coupled at least in part to the back face of the panel made of porous material, the backing layer having an airflow resistance of between 5 kPa·s/m and 20 kPa·s/m.
E04B 9/00 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
E04B 9/04 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
E04B 9/24 - Connection of slabs, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, sheets or the like positioned on, or held against, horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
The present invention relates to an instrument (1) for determining the spreading capacity of a coating or a surface, comprising a plate (11) on which gripping means (12) are secured, the tool comprising means (13) for measuring the coating to be spread, characterised in that the measuring means comprise at least one force sensor for generating data relating to the average force applied on the instrument, the maximum force applied on the instrument and the duration, in order to provide a signal representative of the capacity of the coating or the surface to be spread.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Reinforced tapes and ribbons of fibreglass for the repair of walls and the jointing of plates of plaster, tapes not of metal for wall brackets and connections, tapes and ribbons of self-adhesive fibreglass; Adhesive tapes for construction and/or insulation, in particular for primers and joints; Waterproof packings; Construction seals and/or Isolation joints; Construction sails of glass; Fibreglass for insulation; Textiles of glass fibre; Panels of glass wool reinforced with glass mat; Insulating panels coated with glass mat; Insulating materials with a surface coating of glass mat.
A demountable wall partition system (100) comprising, a first and a second demountable partition panel (10,10'), and a flange connection element (15). The demountable partition panels (10,10') each comprises a board (11) and has a front surface (12) and a rear surface (13). At least one panel mount bracket (20) is connected to each board (11) and protrudes from the rear surface (13), the at least one panel mount bracket (20) comprising a first end flange (21) extending in a first flange plane parallel with the rear surface (13) of the board (11) and a second end flange (22). The demountable partition panels (10,10') are arranged spaced apart with the rear sides (13,13') facing each other such that the at least one panel mount bracket (20, 20') of the respective first and second demountable partition panel (10,10') form at least one pair of aligned panel mount brackets (20,20'), wherein the at least one pair of aligned panel mount brackets (20, 20') are connected to each other by means of the flange connection element (15) which is connected to the end flanges (20) of the at least one pair of aligned panel mount brackets (20, 20') such that the flange connection element (15) is supported by the at least one pair of aligned panel mount brackets (20, 20').
The application describes a slurry spread quantification system (200) comprising a forming table including a forming area and at least one slurry outlet (120) configured to, in use, dispense a slurry (130) into the forming area, a sensor (210) trained on the forming area and configured to capture an image of the forming area; and a processor (220) operable to: analyse the image to identify the slurry (130); determine at least one characteristic of the slurry (130); and output at least one indication of the at least one characteristic of the slurry (130). A method, a computer implemented method and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions, that when executed on a computing device cause the computing device to control a system (200) as described are also discussed.
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
A method for tightening a screw for fastening a construction panel to a support of the construction panel, in which the fastening screw is screwed through the construction panel and then through at least part of the support, includes a monitoring of a change over time of a tightening torque of the fastening screw, with determination of a first maximum torque value and then of a second minimum torque value, and after determination of the second minimum torque value, a stoppage of the tightening of the fastening screw for a torque value, termed stoppage value, corresponding to a third maximum torque value or being determined after an occurrence of a third maximum torque value.
B25B 23/147 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for electrically operated wrenches or screwdrivers
B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
Lightweight construction panels, such as plasterboard, (e.g. gypsum plasterboard) are commonly used to provide internal partitions in buildings. Sheets of plasterboard are typically carried and positioned by hand. Accordingly, it is desirable to reduce the weight of plasterboard. It is known to include an aqueous foam in the stucco slurry used to produce plasterboards. However, prior known mixers have been found to destroy foam bubbles. The present invention provides a stucco slurry mixing apparatus (100) including an inlet (130) for the introduction of foam into a mixing chamber (110), wherein the inlet (130) includes an inlet aperture (132) in a wall of the mixing chamber (110) and an inlet conduit (134) extending therefrom such that a relative angle between a longitudinal axis (136) of the inlet conduit (134) and a tangent (140) to a mixing path (124) defined by a mixing member (120) is less than 90 degrees.
According to the present invention, there is provided a filler compound, the filler compound comprising filler particles and a binder, wherein the filler particles comprise particles of at least one glassy material, and the particles of glassy material are at least 10 wt.% of the dry mass of the filler compound, and wherein at least 30 wt.% of the filler particles have a diameter between 50 and 100 microns inclusive. Use of a filler compound in the erection of a structure is also described.
C04B 26/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
11'22'2'), wherein the support layers (5) and the insulating ply (3) form a tongue (10) at least along a first confining edge (8) and along at least one opposite second confining edge (8) a groove (11) together with both cover layers (7).
E04C 2/24 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products laminated and composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , ,
E04C 2/52 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits
E04C 2/00 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
82.
MULTI-LAYER WALL ELEMENT FOR BUILDING UP DRYWALLS AS WELL AS DRYWALL COMPRISING THE WALL ELEMENT
11'222,), wherein the support layer (5) forms a tongue (10) at least along a first confining edge (8) and along at least one opposite second confining edge (8) a groove (11) together with the insulating ply (3) and the cover layer (7).
E04C 2/24 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of foamed products laminated and composed of materials covered by two or more of groups , ,
E04C 2/52 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits
E04C 2/00 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
A method of preparing a gypsum-based product comprises the steps of mixing calcined gypsum with polymer particles and water to provide a slurry. The polymer particles comprise principally polyvinyl acetate, and have a particle size distribution, measured using laser diffractometry, such that particles having a diameter of 4.5 μm or less provide at least 90% of the total particle volume.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
A ceiling framing grid comprising main framing members (110) intersected by cross framing members (120) extending at right angles thereto and held fixedly to the main framing members (110) by means of a retainer clip (200) comprising notch portions (203) that snap fit and lock within one of the plurality of apertures (103) provided on each of the upright sidewalls (120a), (102b) of the main framing members (110) is disclosed. The ceiling framing grid further includes connector elements for joining respective framing members to each other. The main framing member (110), cross framing members (120) and connector elements (130) are structurally identical construction elements (100) having a general U-shaped cross section comprising a central web (101) flanked by two upright sidewalls (102a), (102b) characterized in that each of the sidewalls (102a), (102b) include a plurality of apertures (103) provided at predetermined intervals which provide a means for locking said cross framing members (120) with main framing members(110). A double flanged ceiling angle (300) replaces the perimeter channel used conventionally and additionally eliminates the use of soffit cleat and enables suspension of the ceiling framing grid from a true ceiling of a building and secures the ceiling framing grid to the opposing wall surfaces of a room or an enclosure
The present invention relates to a plaster-based material comprising an activated carbon having a specific surface area greater than or equal to 875 m2/g and less than or equal to 1300 m2/g and/or an iodine value greater than or equal to 900 mg/g and/or a sorption capacity of at least 7 mg of toluene per g of activated carbon; and an average mass change Δm(S) in sorption of at least 2% and a mass change Δm(D4) after 4 sorption/desorption cycles of at most 1.5%.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 28/16 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements containing anhydrite
C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
86.
RAIL FOR SUSPENDED CEILING COMPRISING EXPANSION ABSORBERS
The invention relates to a novel design of rails for a suspended ceiling, the rails comprising expansion absorbers. The absorbers are produced so that the rails can absorb an expansion whilst maintaining the integrity of the ceiling, so that the ceiling panels do not fall in the event of a fire. The invention allows rails to be provided that maintain a significant load-bearing capacity despite the presence of one or more expansion absorbers over the length thereof.
E04B 9/08 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction having the capability of expansion
E04B 9/06 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction
87.
A WET ACCELERATOR, A METHOD OF PREPARING A WET ACCELERATOR AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A GYPSUM PRODUCT
According to the present invention, there is provided a wet accelerator for use in the manufacture of a gypsum product, said wet accelerator comprising water, particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate and a stabiliser. Additionally, a method of preparing a wet accelerator and a method of producing a gypsum product are described.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 28/16 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements containing anhydrite
88.
A GUIDE-WAY STUD AND A PARTITION WALL STRUCTURE THEREOF
A guide-way stud 140 comprising a web 141 and two flanges 142 approximately parallel to each other and also approximately perpendicular to the web 141 is disclosed. Each of the flanges 142 is comprised of an upper portion 143 and a lower portion 144, wherein the distance between the flanges 142 in the lower portion 144 is lesser than the distance between the flanges 142 in the upper portion 143. The flanges 142 in the upper portion 143 and lower portion 144 are connected together by a connecting portion 145 approximately perpendicular to the upper portion 143 and lower portion 144. A partition wall structure 100 comprising the guide-way stud 140 is also disclosed wherein the reduced distance between the flanges 142 in the lower portion 144 of the guide-way stud 140 enables the lower portion 144 to be received within the wall channel 110 and the increased distance between the flanges 142 in the upper portion 143 of the guide-way stud 140 prevents the upper portion 143 from being received within the wall channel 110.
E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground
89.
A CONSTRUCTION PANEL HAVING IMPROVED DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
Lightweight construction panels, such as gypsum plasterboard, are commonly used to provide internal partitions in buildings. It is known to cover, either partially or fully, the panel with an aqueous material such as gypsum plaster or jointing compound. It has been found that known panels expand when they absorb water. This gives rise to several undesirable results such as the gypsum plaster or jointing compound cracking as the panel expands as moisture is absorbed. The present invention provides a panel comprising a gypsum matrix including fibres in an amount of at least 0.8 wt% relative to the gypsum, a polymeric additive in an amount of at least 0.8 wt% relative to the gypsum, and at least one phosphate additive. A panel having such a composition has been found to have desirable characteristics.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
90.
Partition comprising boards mounted onto upright elongate members and method for constructing the same
A partition, mounted on a mounting surface, comprises a plurality of elongate upright members, a first board and a second board. The first board is mounted on one side of a pair of the elongate upright members that are adjacent to each other, and the second board is mounted on the other side of the same pair of adjacent elongate upright members, so as to provide a cavity between the pair of elongate upright members and the first and second boards. The partition further comprises a spacer that is located within the cavity, the maximum dimension of the spacer in the through-thickness direction of the partition being at least 90% of the separation of the two boards. The spacer may help to reduce the extent of inward bowing of the boards between adjacent elongate upright members, so that, for example, the upright members may be spaced further apart.
E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
E04B 2/72 - Walls of elements of relatively thin form
E04B 2/78 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of metal characterised by special cross-section of the frame members
A hose (200) is described, the hose comprising a first section (210) comprising a cross sectional area Αχ and a second section (220) comprising a cross section area kj. The first section is in fluid communication with the second section and, in use, the first section is located upstream of the second section. Additionally, Axis at least twice the size of A2. Use of the hose and a method of dispensing slurry are also described.
B28B 19/00 - Machines or methods for applying the material to surfaces to form a permanent layer thereon
F16L 11/12 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting
F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
An apparatus (100) for the production of a plaster slurry is described, the apparatus (100) comprising a mixer (102) for mixing at least plaster and water to form a plaster slurry, the mixer (102) comprising an outlet conduit (122), a foam generator (106) for mixing at least air, a foaming agent and water to produce a foam, the foam generator (106) in fluid communication with the mixer (102) via a fluid pathway (116) comprising a foam conduit (117); and a mass flow meter (124), wherein the mass flow meter (124) is configured to measure the density and mass flow rate of the foam within the foam conduit (117) or the plaster slurry within the outlet conduit (122). Additionally, a method of manufacturing a plaster slurry is described.
B28C 5/38 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions wherein the mixing is effected both by the action of a fluid and by directly-acting driven mechanical means, e.g. stirring means
B01F 3/04 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed gases or vapours with liquids
B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
B28C 7/02 - Controlling the operation of the mixing
C04B 38/10 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof by using foaming agents
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
A bracing device for securing at least one facing panel in front of a structure, includes a mounting plate equipped with a bearing face which is planar overall, against which the facing panel can bear, the bearing face having at least one transverse dimension greater than or equal to 30 mm, and a body extending in an axial direction and equipped, at a front end, with a mechanism for securing it to the mounting plate and, at a rear end opposite to the front end, with a mechanism for securing it to the structure.
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
An automated device is configured to move in contact with a building board. The automated device includes a chassis bearing a tool, the tool being configured to carry out a mechanical operation on the building board. The automated device includes at least one suction member and at least one system for setting the automated device in motion. The suction member includes at least two chambers allowing the automated device to adhere to the building board, the tool being situated between the at least two chambers.
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Insulating materials for construction, including panels,
plates, slabs, partitions, particularly of plaster and/or
based on plaster and/or polystyrene and/or polyurethane
and/or rock wool and/or glass wool; siding and lining
complexes for heat and/or sound insulation; insulating
linings, particularly for partitions; adhesive tapes and
strips for insulation; expansion joint fillers. Building materials and elements; building materials with
insulating properties; linings and cladding (construction);
siding (construction); coating complexes (construction);
mortar for building; all the aforesaid goods being entirely
or mainly non-metallic; building elements and materials of
plaster or made with plaster; plaster boards, plasterboard
structures; panels, plates, slabs, partitions, coverings
for walls, ceilings and complexes, all based on plaster
and/or polystyrene and/or polyurethane and/or rock wool
and/or glass wool, for construction, interior design and
decoration; partitions, particularly on frameworks not of
metal.
96.
SYSTEM FOR DETECTING INCIDENTS IN BUILDINGS OR VESSELS
The subject matter of the invention is a system for detecting incidents in buildings or vessels, as well as a method for detecting incidents, such as break-ins, damage, water leaks and possibly fire. In particular, the field of the invention relates to walls, façades or ceilings made from plasterboard, wood or cement and comprising such a detection system. The subject matter of the invention is also the use of the detection system for constructing buildings or vessels comprising smart walls. The invention is particularly advantageous since the different incidents can be detected using a single, low-cost, low-consumption system. The system is easy to install when laying walls and is invisible.
G01M 3/16 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means
G08B 13/12 - Mechanical actuation by the breaking or disturbance of stretched cords or wires
G08B 17/06 - Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
A stiffener 50 for construction elements for providing resistance against deflection and cracking is disclosed comprising a U-shaped cross-section with a web 10 and two flanges 20a, 20b extending transversely from the web 10 and having ribs 30 rising parallel, perpendicular or diagonal from the flanges 20a, 20b. The stiffener 50 is configured to be fixed within the construction element. A drywall stud and a ceiling section provided with a plurality of stiffeners 50 of the present disclosure spaced at desired locations along their length is also disclosed. Such drywall studs and ceiling sections comprising stiffeners 50 of the present disclosure reduce deflection of drywall partition and suspended ceiling system, respectively by up to 50%.
E04B 2/78 - Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of metal characterised by special cross-section of the frame members
98.
ACOUSTIC INSULATION PRODUCT COMPRISING A BACKING LAYER
The invention relates to an acoustic insulation product (5) comprising a panel (1) made of porous material, based on foam or fibres, comprising a first face, referred to as back face (20), intended to face towards a wall, and a second face, referred to as front face (30), situated on the opposite side to the back face (20), and a layer, referred to as backing layer (2), which adheres to or is linked or coupled at least in part to the back face (20) of the panel (1) made of porous material, the backing layer (2) having an airflow resistance of between 5 kPa.s/m and 20 kPa.s/m, preferably between 7 kPa.s/m and 15 kPa.s/m. The acoustic insulation product according to the invention is able to improve both acoustic insulation and noise absorption.
E04B 9/04 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation comprising slabs, sheets or the like
E04B 9/00 - Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
A device for cutting a mat or panel made of mineral wool or a board or panel made of porous construction material, including a system for moving the mat or panel made of mineral wool or the board or panel made of porous construction material, which includes at least one conveyor, capable of moving along a direction, an endless diamond element designed to cut the mat or panel made of mineral wool or the board or panel made of porous construction material, a device for running the endless diamond element in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the mat or panel made of mineral wool or the board or panel made of porous construction material, the endless diamond element being an endless diamond wire, an endless diamond cable or an endless diamond strip.
B26D 1/48 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having an endless band-knife or the like with tensioning means
B23D 55/06 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with strap saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of wheel mountings
B23D 57/00 - Sawing machines or sawing devices not covered by one of groups
B23D 59/00 - Accessories specially designed for sawing machines or sawing devices
B23D 61/18 - Sawing tools of special type, e.g. wire saw strands, saw blades or saw wire equipped with diamonds or other abrasive particles in selected individual positions
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
