Architectural stone composition and method of use
OwnerMelvin Scott McCombsinventor
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Abstract
Compositions for fabricating architectural works wherein the compositions utilize one or more cement materials, additives, fibers and recycled glass. Exemplary cement materials include Portland cement, calcium aluminate, fly ash and/or E glass. Exemplary additives include boric acid, citric acid, lithium, plasticizer and/or methylcellulose ethers. Exemplary fibers include polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and/or micro-fibers. Crushed recycled glass is used as an aggregate or non-reactive material. Other ingredients may be used including: sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and hydrated lime to alter the PH; ferrous sulfate, mono-potassium phosphate, or manganese carbonate and magnesium sulfate as color enhancements; and/or pozzolans (Vcas) to neutralize the ASR efflorescence.
Claims8
An architectural structure comprising:
- a form molded using a composition of at least a cement material, water, and crushed recycled glass;
- wherein said form, when dried, is sanded to render pieces of said crushed recycled glass visible on outer surfaces of said form;
- and
- a backing of insulative material.
A method comprising:
- mixing a cement material with water and crushed recycled glass to form a building composition;
- and
- fabricating an architectural structure using the building composition by:
- (i) placing said composition in a mold;
- (ii) allowing the composition to dry;
- (iii) removing the dried composition from said mold;
- (iv) sanding said dried composition to render pieces of said crushed recycled glass visible on outer surfaces of said architectural structure;
- and (v) applying a backing of insulative material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.