Clinton Dirk Dattel

US Patent:

6485561, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Mar 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/798643

Inventors:

Clinton D. Dattel - Arvada CO 80004

International Classification:

C04B 713

US Classification:

106679, 106672, 106677, 106709, 106724, 106DIG 1

Abstract:

Compositions and methods are provided for creating a low density cellular concrete that has a viscosity which rapidly increases after adding an accelerator, while maintaining substantially the same density. The initial components include a cement, water, a surfactant to create a foam, and an accelerator such as sodium carbonate. The accelerator serves to rapidly increase the viscosity of the mixture, thereby entrapping the foam or air within the matrix of the mixture before air can escape. An additional embodiment includes using a byproduct such as fly ash in the composition to further reduce costs and make an environmentally friendly product.