Masonry block based on mineral foam

Abstract

The invention relates to a masonry block composed entirely of AIRIUM mineral foam, or of a mixture of AIRIUM foam with other raw materials. The block is both lightweight and has thermal and acoustic insulating properties, and makes it possible to efficiently insulate buildings. Its use significantly improves thermal and acoustic comfort compared with traditional masonry blocks, while helping to reduce energy consumption related to heating and air conditioning.

Description

[0001] Title of the invention

[0002] Masonry block made from mineral foam.

[0003] Technical field to which the invention relates

[0004] The present invention relates to the manufacture of a new masonry block based on a healthy and safe insulating mineral foam called AIRIUM, made in a parallelepiped shape, with standard dimensions for example 10x20x50 cm (width x height x length) or modified according to need, can be used for the construction or restoration of all types of walls and partitions, these masonry blocks are designed to ensure good thermal and acoustic insulation compared to the old existing masonry blocks.

[0005] Purpose of the invention

[0006] The invention aims to manufacture a new lightweight masonry block, thermally and acoustically insulating, to ensure thermal and acoustic comfort in buildings, which will automatically reduce energy consumption for heating and air conditioning.

[0007] Prior art

[0008] We all know that the masonry blocks we use to this day are: stone, cellular concrete, hollow clay bricks and hollow concrete blocks called cinder blocks; the main disadvantages of the latter are their high density and low thermal and acoustic insulation coefficients, all of which leads to the construction of less comfortable buildings.

[0009] AIRIUM is a cement-based mineral material, known for its lightness and good thermal and acoustic insulation coefficients. Since its introduction, builders have considered using it to improve the thermal and acoustic insulation coefficients of existing masonry blocks. The only method used so far, shown in (figure 01), consists of filling the voids of the hollow concrete blocks (01) with AIRIUM foam (02), so that these blocks have better thermal and acoustic insulation coefficients.

[0010] Presentation of the invention and method of implementation

[0011] Our invention is the manufacture of masonry blocks based on AIRIUM foam, made in a parallelepiped shape of dimensions (width x height x length) (see Figures 02 and 03), can be used for the construction or restoration of all types of walls and partitions, designed to have very high thermal and acoustic performance compared to the old existing masonry blocks.

[0012] These blocks are made from 100% AIRIUM foam or from AIRIUM foam with other raw materials such as (cement, lime, sand, gravel, water, additive, fiber, color, expanding agent), they can be placed between two sheets of cardboard, or between two layers of cement paste or covered on one side by a sheet of cardboard and the other side by cement paste.

[0013] The manufacturing steps for AIRIUM-based masonry blocks are as follows;

[0014] 01-Preparation of a homogeneous mixture of AIRIUM foam or AIRIUM foam with other previously mentioned raw materials (cement, lime, sand, gravel, water, additive, fiber, colorant, blowing agent) using a suitable machine. 02-Pouring of the mixture into molds of dimensions determined according to the need.

[0015] 03-Demolding of cast volumes after hardening.

[0016] 04-Cutting the hardened volumes using a necessary system (saw or steel wire).

[0017] 05-The heat treatment of the cut blocks in an autoclave, which gives it its mechanical properties.

[0018] 06-Adding layers of cardboard or cement paste to the faces of the blocks as needed.

[0019] 07-The packaging of finished product for distribution.

[0020] List of figures

[0021] In Figures 02 and 03 we present the invention, which is a masonry block made from AIRIUM foam, represented in a three-dimensional model (width b, height H, and length L). Figure 02 represents a small block (03) and Figure 03 represents a large block in the form of a panel (04). These dimensions will be chosen according to the needs.

Claims

Demands 1- A lightweight, thermally and acoustically insulating masonry block characterized by the use of 100% AIRIUM foam in its production, or AIRIUM foam combined with other raw materials such as (cement, lime, sand, gravel, water, additives, fibers, colorants, and expanding agents). The density of this masonry block is between 40 and 800 kg / m³. 3 . 2- A masonry block according to claim 1 characterized in that the maximum thermal conductivity of this masonry block is A= 0.25 (W / mK) (Watt per meter-kelvin). 3- A masonry block according to claim 1 characterized in that the minimum compressive strength of this masonry block is 0.05 MPa (Megapascals). 4- A masonry block according to claim 1, characterized by the use of 100% AIRIUM foam for its production, or in combination with other raw materials, formed in the form of a cubic block, or integrated between two sheets of cardboard, between two layers of cement paste, or covered on one side by a sheet of cardboard and on the other by a layer of cement paste, in the form of a flat element.

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