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golpottery 11 Aug, 2013
I am looking all over on where to get the wood bangles. I would also like to find the plastic bangles wholesale to sell them at the art show. Anyone know where to get them?Reply
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Where is printable rice paper available?Reply
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Nothing is available to download for the trompe' loiReply

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A fireproof insulating foamed cementitious composition with thermal energy storage capacity is provided for use in producing wall insulation boards, fireproof claddings for steel structures, inner cores of fire resistant wall or door panels, and the like. The composition demonstrates improved energy efficiency in which phase change materials, such as microencapsulates, are used in conjunction with a cementitious mixture of calcined gypsum and hydraulic cement, lightweight aggregates, a polymer latex, and a foaming solution to create stable air bubbles inside the cementitious matrix. The calcined gypsum and the hydraulic cement are present in a weight ratio range from about 1:3 to about 3:1. The composition may further include reinforced fibers, surfactants, inorganic flame retardants, and other additives. The presence of the phase change material not only increases energy efficiency of the cured cementitious foam material, but also improves compatibility between calcined gypsum and cement during slurry mixing and hardening.
1. A thermal energy storage foamed cementitious composition, comprising:
(a) a cementitious binder mixture of calcined gypsum and hydraulic cement, in an amount of about 30-80 wt %;
(b) a phase change material, in an amount of up to about 30 wt %;
(c) lightweight aggregates, in an amount of about 0.5-30 wt %;
(d) a polymer latex, in an amount of about 0.5-15 wt %; and
(e) a foaming solution, in an amount of about 0.5-25 wt %, wherein said foaming solution comprises about 0.05-10 wt. % of a foaming agent selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, alkanol sulfate and protein, and about 0.02-1.5 wt. % of said polymer latex.
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This invention relates to fireproofing and thermal insulation materials with improved energy efficiency, and more particularly to foamed cementitious compositions containing phase change materials which have dynamic thermal energy-storage properties.
Petroleum-based plastic foam materials, such as Styrofoam, polyurethane foam, and phenolic foam have been used for thermal insulation of commercial and industrial building structures. However, such foams exhibit limited fire resistance even after fire-retardant treatments. When exposed to high temperature flame, plastic foams undergo repaid thermal degradation and decomposition along with the emission of hazardous fumes and smoke.
Fiberglass and mineral wool insulations have found extensive application for residential housing in North America. These inorganic fibers offer better fire protection than petroleum-based foams. But flexibility and �fluffy� nature of such fiber insulations make them hard to retain fasteners, bolts and any other hardware resulting in more difficult and expensive construction and installation for applications, such as exterior wall insulation.
There has been a long-recognized need for rigid thermal insulation materials with good fire resistance and mechanical strength. U.S. Pat. No. 4,240,839 to Crepeau et al. discloses an insulating assembly comprising a low density foamed gypsum material and entrainment air. This gypsum foam has been further reinforced with cement and mineral wool as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,310,996 to Mulvey et al. But mechanical strength of such foamed gypsum is still unsatisfactory and it needs to be protected by structural surface elements.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,265,964 to Burkhart points out that entrainment of air alone will not create a gypsum wallboard with sufficiently low density, and meanwhile, maintain adequate strength. Among ingredients for lightweight gypsum compositions disclosed in this patent, thermoplastic granules have been introduced to balance lightweight requirement and strength reduction. A rubbery polymeric latex is also used for adding strength, integrity and flexibility to the final gypsum structural units. U.S. Pat. No. 6,602,924 to Chiang et al. discloses a foamed gypsum formulation containing mainly gypsum, foaming agents, epoxy resin and a hardener.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,989,534 to Plunguian et al. discloses a cellular product comprised of mineral cement, a film former, surfactants, lightweight aggregates, and excessive amount of air. U.S. Pat. No. 4,303,450 to Hacker discloses a sprayable insulation composition containing Portland cement, lime, diatomite and a water-soluble foaming agent. U.S. Pat. No. 5,529,624 to Riegler describes a fire retardant insulation material produced from a perlite and zeolite mixture bound together by cement and lime without an air-entraining or foaming process.
Foamed gypsum materials, compared to foamed cement, offer advantages of fast setting, early hardening, high early strength, and better fire protection and thermal insulation abilities. However, gypsum is sensitive to water and limited to interior applications if without any waterproofing treatment. On the other hand, foamed cement demonstrates good water resistance, environmental durability and strong mechanical strength, but also exhibits a long set time which results in long lead time. This could be a significant disadvantage and have a negative impact on productivity and capacity, especially when there are further processing steps needed to be done after cement hardening and setting.
Adding a large percentage of calcined gypsum (calcium sulfate hemihydrates) into Portland cement is usually unfeasible because of the formation of ettringite and thaumasite, which may cause expansion and performance deterioration. Some �pozzolanic� materials, such as silica fume, metakaolin, and furnace slag et al., have been tried in gypsum-cement systems to prevent the deleterious effect of ettringite and thaumasite. Pozzolanic activities of silica fume have been discussed by Kovler in his article published in Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 423-437, 1998. U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,815 to Bonen discloses a gypsum-cement system with good water durability, which contains pozzolanic materials to minimize the formation of ettringite and thaumasite. U.S. Pat. No. 5,401,538 to Perito discloses sprayable cement-based fireproofing compositions mainly comprised of Portland cement, a high density aggregate, gypsum stucco, a stucco set retarder and shredded polystyrene aggregate. Densities of the resulted materials are quite high. U.S. Pat. No. 6,290,769 to Carkner discloses a lightweight insulating mixture of Portland cement, plaster of Paris (calcium sulfate hemihydrates), terra alba (calcium sulfate dihydrate) and lightweight aggregates. Above prior-art patents have explored opportunities to combine the advantages of both gypsum and cement. However, none of them has also focused on achieving good thermal insulating properties and energy efficiency.
Phase change materials (PCM) have drawn a lot of interest from architectural and building industries where energy consumption for indoor climate control is becoming one of the major considerations for residential and commercial building design and operation. A phase change material utilizes latent heat of fusion for thermal storage at its melting/freezing point. During solid-liquid phase transitions, phase change materials absorb and release large amounts of heat energy without a change in temperature. Based on this unique function, phase change materials can be incorporated into building component to assist in maintaining interior temperature within a comfort range and saving gas or electrical energy. For example, in summer months, building elements containing phase change materials absorb solar energy and prevent solar heat from directly penetrating into the interior of a room. As a result, the interior temperature can be kept cool for a longer time and the workloads of air conditioning system can be alleviated. In winter months, the phase change materials stop the interior heat generated by indoor heaters or a house furnace dispersing into the cold exterior environment. They absorb and store the heat energy through solid to liquid phase transition, then, release the energy back to the interior when the room temperature drops below their inching points, which leads to a significant reduction in electricity and natural gas consumption.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,587,279 and U.S. Pat. No. 4,797,160 to Salyer et al. disclose cementitious building materials directly incorporated with phase change materials. Later, U.S. Pat. No. 5,755,216 to Salyer points out that direct adding phase change materials into cementitious compositions can cause significant reductions in mechanical strength of the final products. In order to avoid this negative impact, phase change materials have been impregnated into finished building products after manufacturing. U.S. Pat. No. 4,988,543 to Houle et al. discloses a method and an apparatus for spraying a phase change material on one side of gypsum wallboards. The impregnation of phase change materials into porous products can be enhanced by exposure to microwave energy as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,202,150 to Benson et al. However, post-manufacturing impregnation creates building products with high surface phase change material concentrations. Because most phase change materials are flammable, impregnated products need extra flame retardant treatments. U.S. Pat. No. 5,788,912 to Salyer discloses a method of treating porous product surfaces containing phase change materials with a urea fire-retarding agent. U.S. Pat. No. 5,755,216 to Salyer discloses a method of inserting phase change material-containing composites into hollow cores of cementitious building blocks. In addition, unencapsulated phase change materials, when in liquid state, could flow away from their original positions, so it is better to seal them inside of small capsules before being added into the cementitious matrix. U.S. Pat. No. 4,747,240 to Walter et al. discloses phase change capsules incorporated into building materials like a fine aggregate. U.S. Pat. No. 7,166,355 to Jahns et al. teaches the use of microencapsulated phase change materials in gypsum plasterboard compositions.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a fireproofing, insulating cementitious foam composition with thermal energy storage capacity, improved energy efficiency, water resistance and fast setting ability. The resulting thermal energy storage cementitious foam material can be used to, but not limited to, produce insulation layers for interior or exterior walls of buildings, fireproof cladding for steel structures, inner cores of fire resistant walls, roof or door panels, and lightweight fire barriers for subways and tunnels.
Accordingly the thermal energy storage foamed cementitious compositions are produced from (a) a cementitious binder mixture of calcined gypsum, such as calcium sulfate hemihydrates, and hydraulic cement, such as Portland cement, in an amount of about 30-80 wt %; (b) a phase change material, preferably a microencapsulated phase change material, in an amount of up to 30 wt %; (c) lightweight aggregates, such as polystyrene foam beads, expanded perlite, and wood four or sawdust, in an amount of about 0.5-30 wt %; (d) a polymer latex, in an amount of about 0.5-15 wt %; and (e) a foaming solution, in an amount of about 0.5-25 wt %, to create stable air bubbles inside the cementitious matrix. The calcined gypsum and the hydraulic cement are present in the cementitious binder mixture in a ratio range from about 1:3 to about 3:1 by weight.
Many embodiments of the invention further comprise one or more of the following ingredients: fiber reinforcements, such as fiberglass, in an amount of about 0.2-5 wt %; a nonionic or anionic surfactant, in an amount of about 0.05-0.3 wt %; and an inorganic flame retardant, in an amount of up to about 15 wt %. Other additives, such as gypsum retarders, water reducers, antifreeze, and antibacterial agents are also used in some embodiments of the invention.
Cured energy storage cementitious foam materials of the present invention demonstrate excellent fire and high temperature resistance. They can be exposed to 800-1000� C. (1472-1832� F.) natural gas flame for about 3 hours without losing structural integrity, whereas petroleum-based synthetic foams usually experience severe structural decomposition and even completely disappear within a few minutes.
The energy storage cementitious foam materials of the present invention also exhibit good thermal insulation property and improved energy efficiency. In some embodiments, thermal conductivities of the inventive materials are around 0.05-0.07 W/(m�K) in comparison with about 0.04 W/(m�K) of most synthetic insulating foams. A nearly 100% improvement on temperature-holding ability can be achieved by adding about 6 wt % of microencapsulated phase change materials. Furthermore, it is unexpected that the addition of the phase change materials makes it feasible to blend a large amount of calcined gypsum into a cement system. The presence of the phase change material improves compatibility between gypsum and cement without help of any pozzolanic materials, and creates a more stable gypsum-cement blending system, leading to a significant increase in mechanical strength.
The inventive materials show fast-setting and high early strength characters of gypsum. Sufficient strength for shipping and handling can be built within about 3-5 hours, which provides opportunities for high volume, fast production and lead time reduction. In the meantime, the cement in the compositions contributes to the development of strong final mechanical strength, and water resistance which is further enhanced by the presence of waterproofing polymers in the cured materials.
In some embodiments of the present invention, only a minimum amount of water is used to produce flowable and pumpable slurries. No excessive water is added over the amount needed for hydration reactions of the cementitious binder mixture. Thus high energy-consuming and expensive water drying process can be eliminated. In addition, unlike loose-fill cellulose and fiberglass insulations, the inventive materials offer acceptable nail and faster pullout resistance, especially when a small amount of wood flour or other natural fibers are present in the compositions.
The energy storage and fireproofing foamed cementitious compositions comprise a cemetitious binder mixture, an energy storage phase change material, lightweight aggregates, a polymer latex, and a foaming solution. Some embodiments of the invention further include reinforced fibers, surfactants, inorganic flame retardants, and optionally other additives, such as gypsum retarders, and water reducers. In one embodiment, a cured product of the present invention may be described as a rigid porous material system in which lightweight aggregates and energy storage materials homogeneously dispersed in a fiber-reinforced, polymer-modified cementitious foam matrix.
The cementitious binder mixture of calcined gypsum and hydraulic cement provides fire resistance and acts as a primary binder for other major ingredients, such as, phase change materials and lightweight aggregates.
Calcined gypsum refers to a group of settable gypsum materials, most typically, calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO4.�H2O), commonly known as plaster of Paris which is produced by heating natural gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate, CaSO4.2H2O) to about 150� C. (302� F.). When mixed with water, hemihydrate reverts chemically and sets quickly to form the rigid calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum). Both alpha and beta crystalline forms of the hemihydrate are suitable ingredients for the cementitious mixture of the present invention.
Hydraulic cement, such as Portland cement, calcium aluminate cement, or expansive cement, can react with water through hydration to form a hard, non-water soluble product. The hydration and setting reactions of hydraulic cements can happen in wet weather and even underwater. In accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, Portland cement is especially preferred, and it is mainly composed of tricalcium silicate (3CaO.SiO2), dicalcium silicate (2CaO.SiO2), tricalcium aluminate (3CaO.Al2O3), and tetracalcium aluminoferrite (4CaO.Al2O3.Fe2O3). Portland cement is made by grinding �clinker� with a small amount of gypsum into a fine powder. The �clinker� is basically a high temperature calcination product of limestone (calcium carbonate) and clay (aluminium silicate). ASTM C150 Types I to V, and Types IP, IS, and C are suitable Portland cement grades for the embodiments of the present invention. Types I, II, III and V are preferred.
Typically, the amount of the cementitious binder mixture in the total composition ranges from about 30-80 wt %. The cementitious mixture is further comprised of 20-70 wt % calcined gypsum, and 30-80 wt % hydraulic cement. The calcined gypsum and the hydraulic cement are present in weight ratios from about 1:3 to 3:1, preferably, from about 1:2 to 2:1.
In some embodiment examples, for the sake of comparison, optionally, a proportion of calcined gypsum and hydraulic cement in the cementitious binder mixture may be replaced by hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2), in an amount of less than 8 wt %, and a pozzolanic material in an amount of up to 20 wt %. Defined by ASTM C618, pozzolanic materials, or pozzolans are siliceous or aluminosiliceous materials which only exhibit cementitious binding properties in the presence of calcium hydroxide. Commonly used pozzolans include fly ash, silica fume, metakaolin, ground granulated blast furnace slag. Adding finely pulverized pozzolanic materials into gypsum-Portland cement system may minimize the deleterious effect of ettringite and thaumasite which are formed by gypsum-cement reactions. However, due to the very small particle size of the pozzolans, more water will be needed to form flowable and pumpable slurries, which is not desirable for drying-free formulations.
Suitable phase change materials for use in the present invention are latent heat storage materials which have a solid-liquid phase transition temperature in the range from −30 to 150� C. (−22 to 302� F.). Typically, these phase change substances include salt hydrates, aliphatic, aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, fatty amines, stearic acid esters, natural and synthetic waxes, and eutectic mixtures. For the purposes of indoor climate control and energy saving in building and construction applications, crystalline aliphatic hydrocarbons, stearic acid esters, paraffin waxes, and their blends with a melting point of 15 to 35� C. (59 to 95� F.) are particularly preferred. Either a single or a combination of phase change materials with different phase transition temperatures (melting points) can be utilized. Commercially available products of such phase change materials include butyl stearate with the melting point at about 23� C. (73� F.) available from Specialty Industrial Product, Inc., octadecane and Fluka-dodecanol from Sigma-Aldrich which change phase in a temperature range from about 22-28� C. (72-82� F.), etc.
Preferably, the phase change materials used in the present invention are macroencapsulatd or microencapsulated inside polymeric shells. They can also be impregnated or absorbed into the pores of porous materials or absorptive fillers, such as foamed concrete, expanded graphite, or silicon dioxide, and then ground into small particles. Microencapsulated phase change particles with thermosetting polymeric capsule shells are especially preferred. Examples of suitable thermoset and crosslinked shell wall materials are urea-formaldehyde resins, phenol-formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde resins, polyureas, polyurethanes, and acrylic polymers. A number of such microencapsulated phase change materials are commercially available under specific designations and trademarks, such as Phase-Cap from Capsulated Systems Inc., Thermocules from Outlast Technologies, Micronal� PCM from BASF, FS� PCM and MPCM� from Microtek Laboratories, Inc. Generally, these microencapsulates contain about 50-95 wt % phase change materials inside capsule cores, and about 5-50 wt % polymeric capsule shells. The mean particle size of microencapsulated phase change materials is in the range of 1-80 μm, preferably, 5-35 μm.
A single type or a combination of phase change materials is added to the foamed cementitious insulating compositions in an amount of up to 30 wt % depending on energy efficiency design requirements. Although microencapsulated phase change materials are not considered as pozzolans, it has been unexpectedly found in the experiments of the present invention that the addition of microencapsulated phased change materials helps to build a more stable calcined gypsum-cement blending system which results in the formation of a foamed cementitious product with significantly increased mechanical strength.
In accordance with the present invention, the energy storage insulating cementitious foam comprises about 0.5-30 wt % lightweight aggregates. Lightweight aggregates refer to any low density concrete aggregates which have thermal conductivities less than 0.12 W/(m�K). Preferences are given to plastic foam particles, especially polystyrene foam beads with thermal conductivity of 0.04-0.05 W/(m�K), and expanded perlite which has a thermal conductivity of about 0.05-0.07 W/(m�K). Polystyrene foam beads are fully expanded foam granules which have a mean particle size of 0.2-5 mm, and a density in the range of 0.1-5 pcf (pounds per cubic foot) (1.6-80 kg/m3). The surface of the foam beads may be pretreated with flame retardants or/and coupling agents to improve fire resistance and adhesion between foam beads and the polymer modified cementitious matrix. Acceptable expanded perlite for the present invention is produced by heating perlite minerals, a type of volcanic glass, to about 850-900� C. (1562-1652� F.), and combined water evaporation which causes considerably larger volume expansion of the original material. The suitable expanded perlite will have a particle size of 0.1-5 mm, and a density from 1-10 pcf (16-160 kg/m3). Wood flour or sawdust may also be utilized in the present invention, in an amount of less than 20 wt %, to increase nail and fastener pullout resistance. Pine, maple, and oak are preferred wood species. Acceptable wood flour will have a particle size of 20-120 mesh (0.15-0.85 mm), and a density less than 15.6 pcf (250 kg/m3).
Polymer latexes or emulsions have been found to be beneficial in the present invention. Water resistance of the final product has been improved by the formation of a thin layer of water-insoluble polymer dry film on the surfaces of the cementitious components, especially gypsum. Meanwhile, polymer latexes act as organic binders to provide better adhesion and compatibility between lightweight aggregates and cementitious matrix. Examples of suitable polymer latexes include nitrile butadiene, acrylonitrile butadiene, poly(chlorobutadiene), polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, ethylene-vinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, acrylates, urethanes, epoxy, and silicones. Water-based acrylic latexes and epoxy emulsions are especially preferred. Generally, the polymer latexes/emulsions used contain about 40-80 wt % polymers and 20-60 wt % water. Polymer latexes are present in an amount of about 0.5-15 wt % of the total composition. When an epoxy emulsion is selected, a corresponding cross-linking agent may also be used in an amount of 10-50 wt % of the epoxy emulsion.
Foaming the cementitious mixture slurry will reduce the weight and improve thermal insulation property of the matrix. This can be achieved by entraining small stable air bubbles into the slurry of the cementitious mixture. Preferably, in accordance with the present invention, a continuous flow of froth, with a density between 0.5-8 pcf (8-128 kg/m3), is introduced into the cementitious slurry until the foam content increases to about 0.5-25 wt % of the total composition. The froth flow is generated by sending a foaming solution and compressed air into a foam generator. The foaming solution is comprised of a foaming agent, in an amount of 0.05-10 wt %, the polymer latex, in an amount of 0.02-1.5 wt %, and water. A small amount of a foam stabilizer, such as protein colloids and glycols, may also be added. Acceptable foaming agents are polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers, alkanol sulfates (such as sodium lauryl sulfate), alkyl or aryl sulfonates (such as sodium phenyl sulfonate), sodium/potassium salts of fatty acid, and proteins. The air bubble size of the foam can be adjusted according to the type of the foaming agent and its concentration in the foaming solution, as well as the flow rate of compressed air supply. Preferred air bubble diameter is in the range of 0.05-2 mm.
Optionally, it is desirable that the foamed cementitious matrix is reinforced by various organic or inorganic fibers, such as fiberglass, polyester, polypropylene or nylon fibers, cellulose fibers, flax, kenaf, and hemp. Among them, chopped short fiberglass, polypropylene and cellulose fibers with a fiber length of 5-50 mm are especially preferred. The amount of reinforced fibers in the total composition is typically about 0.2-5 wt %. The outer surfaces of the final product may also be reinforced by fiberglass scrim fabrics.
In some embodiments, adding one or more surfactants increases the wettability of the cementitious slurry to the lightweight aggregates. This leads to the formation of a homogeneous dispersion of the lightweight aggregates in the cementitious matrix without aggregate separation. Meanwhile, surfactants also create a more uniform foam cell distribution inside the cementitious slurry matrix. Examples of the acceptable surfactants include nonionic surfactants, such as alcohol ethoxylate, decyl glucoside, dodecyldimethylamine oxide, and anionic surfactants, such as alkyl sulfonates, perfluorosulfonate, or lauroyl sodium sarcosinate. Surfactants are used in an amount of about 0.05-0.3 wt % of the total composition.
An inorganic flame retardant, such as aluminum trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide, and borates, may also be utilized, in an amount of up to 15 wt %, to provide enhanced fire resistance. Dehydration temperatures of such flame retardants, typically 230-430� C. (446-806� F.), are higher than the dehydration temperatures of gypsum (150-170� C., 302-338� F.), but lower than the temperature of 500� C. (932� F.) at which a major loss in strength occurs in cement. The presence of the inorganic flame retardant helps to maintain the mechanical strength of the final products under prolonged high-temperature exposure.
Theoretically, only 18 parts of water will be required for the hydration reaction of 100 parts of calcined gypsum (hemihydrate). However, a relatively large amount of extra water has to be added in order to provide appropriate flowability and workability to the slurry. During the final stage of the process, the excess water needs to be evaporated to give the cured product desired mechanical strength. Energy consumption and operating costs of this drying procedure are considerably high. One of the advantages of designing calcined gypsum-cement blending compositions is that the extra water for the calcined gypsum can be directly consumed by the cement without losing appropriate flowability, workability, and sacrificing fast-setting and early hardening capacities of hemihydrates. In some embodiments of the present invention, the water usage in the compositions can be carefully adjusted so that the drying stage can be totally eliminated. The water in the latex and the foaming solution should also be considered as effective water sources. The total water content should be maintained within 8-50 wt %, preferably, 12-40 wt % of the whole composition.
Other additives, including gypsum retarders, such as borax, citric acid or sodium tripolyphosphate, water reducers, such as lignosulfonates, or melamine superplasticizer, antifreeze, and antibacterial agents may also be utilized in some of the embodiments of the present invention.
The foam may also be introduced to the slurry mixer 10 to prepare a foamed slurry matrix, and then the foamed slurry is pumped into the mixer 30 where the final blending with the lightweight aggregates will be accomplished. The mixing process may be operated in a rotary drum mixer, and the sequence of ingredient addition may be varied to fit for specific requirements.
Two foaming solutions were prepared according to formulations listed in Table 1, and then they were sent to the foam generator. After a stable froth flow was created, foam samples were collected for foam density verification. The results are also given in Table 1.
A series of sample compositions were prepared following formulas listed in Table 2 to demonstrate the effects of the phase change material on temperature holding and mechanical performance of the inventive materials.
The resulting slurry mixtures were cast into molds to make 1″�12″�30″ (25�305�762 mm) cementitious foam boards. The boards were removed from the molds after 4 hours and cured for 7 days at room temperature. Specimens with a dimension of 1″�12″�12″ (25�305�305 mm) were cut from each type of the sample boards. A hole with ⅛″ (3 mm) in diameter and 6″ (152 mm) in length for thermocouple embodiment was drilled from the middle of a cross section surface of the specimen boards. The specimens with embedded thermocouples were placed in an oven at 50� C. (122� F.) for 5 hours, and then immediately put into a refrigerator. The temperature inside the refrigerator was maintained at 12� C. (53.6� F.). Temperature changes of the specimens during cooling period were monitored and recorded by Thermocouple Data Loggers manufactured by Lascar Electronics. Cooling curves of sample S3 with no phase change materials, and sample S5 which contains about 6 wt % of the microencapsulated phase change material are illustrated in
The microencapsulated phase change material used is Micronal PCM available from BASF, which has a melting point (phase change temperature) of 26� C. (78.8� F.). From
A number of 2″�12″�12″ (50�305�305 mm) cementitious foam boards were prepared following the compositions listed in Table 2 from Example 2. The boards were removed from the molds after 4 hours and cured for 7 days at room temperature. Several 2″ (51 mm) cubic specimens were taken from each type of the sample boards for compressive tests according to ASTM C 109. Dry densities of the samples were measured after 14 days room temperature cure. Thermal conductivity of each sample was determined using a KD2-Pro thermal property analyzer manufactured by Decagon Devices, Pullman, Wash. Water resistance tests were conducted by immersing the 2″ cubic specimens in water for 1 hour, and then measuring weight gain, which is the increase in specimen weight before and after water immersion. Water absorption can be expressed in, terms of weight gain per unit surface area of a specimen. The results of property testing are summarized in Table 3.
As shown in Table 3, compressive strength of the cementitious foam materials consisting of gypsum-cement blends is dramatically increased by adding microencapsulated phase change materials. The microencapsulated PCM seems to show a more significant impact on mechanical property improvement of gypsum-cement systems than pozzolanic materials. The presence of the microencapsulated PCM may prevent the formation of ettringite and thaumasite, minimize interference reactions between gypsum hemihydrates and cement, and facilitate their independent hydrations. As a result, a more stable and compatible gypsum-cement blending system is created, which leads to a considerable increase in mechanical strength of the final products.
Low thermal conductivity is beneficial for achieving good insulation performance. Thermal conductivities of the inventive cementitious foams can be further decreased by reducing the density of the materials, but this will result in a reduction in mechanical properties. Among various embodiments of the present invention, thermal conductivities of the cementitious foams may vary from 0.05 to 0.12 W/m�K depending on specific mechanical strength requirements.
Samples containing polymer latex exhibit lower water absorption amounts than the formulation without latex indicating improved water resistance. Insulation materials with water absorption (1 hour water immersion) of less than 1.0 kg/m2 are considered suitable for exterior use.
In order to demonstrate the effect of wood and natural fibers on fastener holding ability of the cementitious foam materials, a number of 2″�12″�12″ (50�305�305 mm) cementitious foam boards were made according to the compositions given in Table 4.
The boards were removed from the molds after 4 hours and cured for 7 days at room temperature. Several 2″ (51 mm) cubic specimens were prepared from each type of the sample boards for tensile testing of fastener pullout resistance. Coarse thread drywall screws (#6�1�″) with Phillips flat head were selected. The fastener was positioned in the center of the upper surface of the 2″ cubic block, and inserted into the specimen by a DeWalt DEW-DW 255 electronic screwdriver using the same speed. The tensile tests for fastener pullout resistance were conducted by a Mark-10 tester, and results are given in Table 5. The pullout forces of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam and gypsum wallboard were also tested for comparison purpose.
The tensile testing results show that the fastener pullout resistance of cementitious foam samples was superior to that of EPS foam. The fastener holding capacity of the cementitious foams was improved by adding a small percentage of wood flour into the compositions. The foamed cementitious products demonstrate a fastener pullout resistance similar to gypsum wallboard, which indicates that such products are suitable and acceptable for mechanical installation.
The 2″ cubic specimens prepared from the cementitious foam compositions of Example 2 and Example 4 were selected to conduct fireproofing and high temperature resistance tests. The specimens were exposed to 800-1000� C. (1472-1832� F.) natural gas flame, and also placed in a high temperature oven operated at 850� C. (1562� F.). After 3 hours exposure, the specimens were removed from the heat sources and observed for structural change. The result shows that all of the cementitious foam specimens have maintained their structural integrity with no degradation and decomposition of cementitiou matrix being detected, such as collapse, cracks or penetrating holes.
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The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is an attractive way of achieving representation that is proportional in terms of whatever characteristics of candidates voters value. Increasingly sophisticated methods of implementing STV have been advanced to overcome identified limitations of earlier methods. But every refinement comes at a cost of increased difficulty of understanding the vote-counting algorithm and increased cost of undertaking the count. This paper uses votes from actual elections to provide evidence about the frequency with which the choice of a particular STV method affects the outcome, and about the type of difference that different methods make. The most sophisticated STV method is CPO-STV, the comparison of pairs of outcomes by STV. This method avoids sequential exclusions and therefore overcomes the limitations of previous methods, that a paucity of votes in the early stages of a count can lead to the exclusion of a candidate who is the consensus choice of voters whose preferred candidates will be excluded at later stages of the count.
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John Farrell explains why starting Jon Lester on three days' rest wasn't a consideration
|10.26.13 at 5:26 pm ET
ST. LOUIS — At a time when the health of Clay Buchholz is in some question as he prepares for a Game 4 start in the World Series, and when Jake Peavy is lined up for starts in Games 3 and 7, one thought that had not been broached publicly was that of having Jon Lester work on three days' rest, with starts in Game 4 and, potentially, in Game 7. Back in 2009, the Sox were prepared to have Lester work on three days' rest in the American League Division Series against the Angels, but a three-game sweep prevented that outcome from materializing. Lester had a solid start on the final day of the 2011 regular season on short rest, permitting two runs over six innings against the Orioles.
The Sox did have some internal dialogue on the matter, but concluded that Lester on short rest was not in the team's best interest based on what they've seen from the pitcher based on his usage patters. When pitching on four days of rest during the regular season, Lester was 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA in 18 starts. On five days of rest, he was 5-2 with a 2.91 ERA. (He went 2-0 with a 4.41 ERA in three starts on six or more days of rest.)
"There was some conversation, but I think that history shows that that's not, that has not been successful," manager John Farrell said of starting pitchers in the postseason on three days' rest. "From a broader perspective on Lester, the last seven, eight weeks of the season, he pitched on [five] days' rest the entire time. He went on [four] days' rest against Detroit [in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series]. [He had] a little bit different stuff. It was noticeable. I recognize we're in the World Series, I recognize the time of year, but I would rather have Jon Lester at full strength or with normal rest than at three days of rest."
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It's Official! Al Pacino to Play Joe Paterno in Brian De Palma's 'Happy Valley'
Don't let the title of Brian De Palma's latest fool you — the director is re-teaming with his 'Scarface' star Al Pacino to take on the not-so-happy story of Joe Paterno, the legendary Penn State football coach who got caught up in the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.
Though we heard rumblings about this Joe Paterno movie last year, it's now official. Deadline reports that director Brian De Palma and Al Pacino are reuniting for 'Happy Valley,' based on the book 'Paterno' by Joe Posnanski. Pacino will play Joe Paterno in the film, which tells the story of the scandal that swept Penn State when defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was accused of child molestation.
Paterno, the legendary and esteemed head coach of the Penn State football team, was accused of knowing about the abuse and allowing it to continue under his nose. Paterno allegedly knew that Sandusky was a pedophile, and though he told a college administrator about it, nothing was done to remove Sandusky from his position, not even after a student and a future coach caught Sandusky in the act.
When Sandusky's abuse became public, Paterno was fired, and he died of cancer shortly thereafter, though many speculate the stress and heartbreak of losing his job contributed to his passing.
Pacino has been attached to play Paterno since the book was shopped around last fall, and though it's a sad tale to be told, we're glad to see Pacino and De Palma together again and we hope the pair can do this tragic story justice.
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My winning entry for the redbubble tribute over at the t-shirt revolution group.
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Updated: November 20, 2012, 11:13 AM ETAssociated Press
ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins have placed safety Brandon Meriweather on injured reserve and signed cornerback Jerome Murphy.
Murphy joined the team Tuesday as the Redskins prepared for Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Meriweather tore the ACL in his right knee in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. It was his first game of the season after missing the first nine with a sprained left knee.
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The proposed program would inform the general public and policymakers of the positive impact of turf.
The U.S. National Arboretum is planning an exhibit to inform the general public and policymakers of the positive impact of turf in home landscapes and communities. The exhibit will explore all aspects of turf, its benefits and uses, and will explain proper maintenance techniques.
The National Arboretum is currently raising money for the conceptual design phase. The goal is to install the exhibit for an opening by spring 2013. Plans are to continue the exhibit through 2016 or 2017.
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When this little girl and her mom were shopping, they came across a sign that just didn't seem right. Here's what mom, Karen Cole, tweeted with the picture:
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Teachers and babysitters usually top the list for holiday gifts. However, there are other important people you shouldn't forget. Even if it is just a small gift card to Starbucks and a Christmas card, they will be happy you thought of them.
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A study found that vegetarians are the healthiest group, but they are the ones who suffer the most emotionally. The study, in Australia, commissioned by The Alere Wellness Index found that (More)
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You could wake up at an obscenely early time to save $25 on a 79 inch television. You could get into a fist fight over the last "Super Awesome Toy of the Year" (your kid is going to forget about in 3 weeks). You could be part of the herd, busting down the doors of a big retailer just to save a (More)
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A Charlotte, NC mother is outraged at the wording on a genetics assignment that was given to her daughter. She says it has racial undertones.
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Apparently, Moms care way too much and they need to be more like dads. Kyle Smith, over at the New York Post, says dads don't give a s**t and moms need to be more like them. Now (More)
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Decorating the kids' table is a lot of fun. I love the idea of the kids enjoying a few fun activities at the table while the adults have a few minutes to enjoy their food. Here are 5 Kids' Table ideas that will help the kids stay busy and in the spirit of the holiday.(More)
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My childhood is filled with memories of Winnie The Pooh. I read the books, watched the movies, and even had a couple plush Winnie The Poohs in my bedroom. According to the small Polish town of Tuszyn (87 miles from Warsaw), the cartoon character should be no where near (More)