Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cementitious compound and particularly to an infrastructural adhesion compound.
Description of Related Art
[002] Concrete stands as the most widely used construction material worldwide due to its versatile applications and dependable performance. The primary ingredients responsible for its strength and durability is Portland cement, a material produced through energy-intensive processes that release substantial amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere. As urbanization accelerates and infrastructure demands rise, cement production continues to grow for contributing significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, in response to these environmental concerns, the construction industry has explored alternative materials capable of reducing a reliance on Portland cement. Various supplementary cementitious materials and industrial by-products have emerged as potential candidates to address the environmental drawbacks of conventional cement.
[003] However, challenges still exist in maintaining the mechanical performance and long-term durability of concrete when altering its traditional composition. Current solutions often fail to deliver consistent strength or cost-efficiency across different environmental conditions and structural applications.
[004] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced infrastructural adhesion compound that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an infrastructural adhesion compound. The compound comprising a cement, in a first predefined amount, to function as a base of the compound. The first predefined amount of the cement is in a range of 10 percent (%) to 20 percent (%). The compound further comprising a fly ash, in a second predefined amount, to be mixed with the cement. The second predefined amount of the fly ash is in a range of 70 percent (%) to 80 percent (%). The compound further comprising a dolomite powder, in a third predefined amount, to function as a cementitious material. The third predefined amount of the dolomite powder is in a range of 5 percent (%) to 15 percent (%). The compound further comprising a concrete adapted to be mixed in the dolomite powder to adhere bonding properties among the cement, the fly ash, and the dolomite powder
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for preparation and testing of an infrastructural adhesion compound. The method comprising steps of procuring a cement, a fly ash, and a dolomite powder, and concrete; obtaining a first mixture by mixing the cement in a first predefined amount and the fly ash in a second predefined amount; obtaining a second mixture by mixing the dolomite powder in a third predefined amount and the concrete in a fourth predefined amount; obtaining the compound by mixing the first mixture and the second mixture; and evaluating fresh concrete properties and hardened concrete properties of the obtained compound.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide an infrastructural adhesion compound.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a compound that significantly lowers the amount of cement required in concrete by substituting it with high-volume fly ash and dolomite powder, which helps reduce overall carbon emissions and resource depletion.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a compound that demonstrates enhanced compressive and split tensile strength, particularly in combinations like 75% fly ash, 20% cement, and 5% dolomite powder, offering better structural performance.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a compound that offers a more economical alternative to conventional concrete, making it viable for large-scale construction projects.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a compound that promotes the use of waste materials, supporting environmental sustainability by minimizing landfill waste and lowering the carbon footprint of construction materials.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a compound that improves the long-term durability of concrete, ensuring better resistance to environmental stresses, which makes it suitable for infrastructure requiring extended service life.
[0013] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0014] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic block diagram of elements of an infrastructural adhesion compound, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a diagram of a mixer, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0018] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for preparation and testing of the infrastructural adhesion compound, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0021] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0022] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic block diagram of elements of an infrastructural adhesion compound 100 (hereinafter referred to as the compound 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound 100 may be adapted for a ground-up construction of infrastructures. The infrastructures may be, but not limited to, bridges, roads, buildings, statues, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the infrastructure, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the compound 100 may be adapted to repair and execute patch work on an already constructed infrastructures. The compound 100 may be adapted to induce strength and reduce structural fragility of the infrastructures. Further, the compound 100 may inculcate resistance to shrinkage, abrasion, water permeability, and so forth to the infrastructures.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, a strength induced by the compound 100 may further be customized by tweaking proportions of the elements. The customization of the strength may enable utilization of the in various conditions such as, but not limited to, highways, strength bearing infrastructures, stress inducing infrastructures, and so forth. Further, the adjusting the strength of the compound 100 may allow an easy workability and achieve green sustainable goals.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound 100 may exhibit enhanced shrinkage resistance, abrasion resistance, and water permeability compared to traditional cement-based concrete. Hence, providing a long-term structural integrity for infrastructural applications.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound 100 may be consumed in a lesser amount for construction of the infrastructures comparatively to the traditional cement-based concrete. Hence, lowering carbon emissions and environmental impacts results in a cost-effective, sustainable, and high-performance material solution for infrastructure applications. Moreover, the compound 100 may promote waste utilization by repurposing real estate waste, that may otherwise be discarded as landfill waste, hence including environmental friendliness.
[0027] The compound 100 may comprise a cement 102, a fly ash 104, a dolomite powder 106, and a concrete 108.
[0028] The cement 102 may be adapted to to function as a base of the compound 100. The cement 102 may adapted to be a partial replacement for fine aggregates in infrastructural projects. The cement 102 may be finely grounded to a particle size distribution optimized for improved bonding and dispersion in the compound 100.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cement 102 may be sourced from dealers, retailers, wholesalers, factories, dismembered constructional projects, and so forth. The cement 102 may have a particle size distribution ranging from 0.2 to 800 microns, with a median particle size (D50) of around 16.08 microns. Further, the cement 102 may improve shrinkage resistance, abrasion resistance, water permeability, and so forth enhancing a longevity of the infrastructural projects.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound 100 may comprise a first predefined amount of the cement 102. The first predefined amount of the cement 102 may be in a range of 10 percent (%) to 20 percent (%).
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the fly ash 104 may be mixed with the cement 102 to obtain a first mixture. The fly ash 104 may enhance adhesion properties of the cement 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the fly ash 104 may be sourced from coal-based thermal power plants such as those located in Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh), India. The fly ash 104 may be classified as Class F or Class C as per ASTM C618, with a particle size distribution ranging from 1 to 20 microns and a median particle size (D50) of approximately 10 microns.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fly ash 104 may be a high volume fly ash. The high volume of the fly ash may be achieved by addition of pozzolanic materials in the fly ash 104. The pozzolanic materials may be, but not limited to, calcined diatomaceous earth, volcanic ash, tuffs, pumicites, opaline cherts, clay and shales, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the pozzolanic materials, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound 100 may comprise a second predefined amount of the fly ash 104. The second predefined amount of the fly ash 104 may be in a range of 70 percent (%) to 80 percent (%).
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dolomite powder 106 may be adapted to function as a cementitious material. The dolomite powder 106 may be produced by crushing, grinding, and milling sedimentary rock-forming dolomite or dolomite ore. Further, the produced dolomite powder 106 may be sieved for filtration of unwanted and/or substantially bigger particles. The dolomite powder 106 may have a particle size distribution ranging from 10 to 150 microns, with a median particle size (D50) of around 6.45 microns. In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound 100 may comprise a third predefined amount of the dolomite powder 106. The third predefined amount of the dolomite powder 106 may be in a range of 5 percent (%) to 15 percent (%).
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the concrete 108 may be mixed with the dolomite powder 106 to obtain a second mixture. The concrete 108 may adhere bonding properties among the cement 102, the fly ash 104, and the dolomite powder 106. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the concrete 108 may be a M40-grade low-carbon concrete. The low carbon concrete may be the concrete produced with a lower carbon footprint than the traditional concrete. Other than a reduced carbon footprint, the lower carbon concrete may behave identically to a standard concrete counterpart. In an embodiment of the present invention, the compound 100 may comprise a fourth predefined amount of the concrete 108. The fourth predefined amount of the concrete 108 may be dependent on a basis of a strength that may be induced by the compound 100 into the infrastructures.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the combination of the cement 102, the fly ash 104, the dolomite powder 106, and the concrete 108 may result in a synergistic effect for producing a denser, more durable, and environmentally sustainable compound 100. This optimized binder composition may reduce reliance on ordinary cementitious mixturs, thereby lowering carbon emissions associated with cement production and enhancing the long-term performance of infrastructural structures.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first mixture and the second mixture may be mixed in a predefined ratio based on application of the compound 100. For instance, a higher proportion of the first mixture, rich in the cement 102 and the fly ash 104, may enhance initial strength and pozzolanic activity of the compound 100, while a greater proportion of the second mixture, containing the dolomite powder 106 and the concrete 108, may improve cohesiveness and dimensional stability of the compound 100. By standardizing this ratio, consistent performance and quality of the compound 100 may be maintained across various infrastructural applications. For instance, a 1:1 ratio may be suitable for general bonding applications in structural rehabilitation. A 2:1 ratio, where the first mixture is in greater proportion, may be used for high-strength applications such as overlay systems and heavy-load bearing repairs. Alternatively, a 1:2 ratio, with a higher content of the second mixture, may be applicable for surface filling or non-structural patching works where flowability and cost efficiency may be required. The ratio may be determined based on performance evaluations such as a compressive strength, a bond strength, the workability, a durability, and so forth, as per the requirements of the intended infrastructure application.
[0038] FIG. 2 illustrates a diagram of a mixer 200, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the mixer 200 may be adapted to uniformly mix the cement 102 and the fly ash 104. Further, the mixer 200 may uniformly mix the dolomite powder 106 and the concrete 108. Furthermore, the mixer 200 may overall mix the cement 102 having the fly ash 104 with the dolomite powder 106 having the concrete 108. Further, the mixer 200 may allow ingestion binders (now shown) in a staggered fashion. The ingestion of the binders may be conducted using an inlet port (not shown). The mixer 200 may be hand-operated and/or automatedly operated by harnessing electrical energy or chemical energy. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any mode of operation of the mixer 200, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0039] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for preparation and testing of the compound 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] At step 302, the cement 102, the fly ash 104, the dolomite powder 106, and the concrete 108 may be procured.
[0041] At step 304, the first mixture may be obtained by mixing the cement 102 in the first predefined amount and the fly ash 104 in the second predefined amount.
[0042] At step 306, the second mixture may be obtained by mixing the dolomite powder 106 in the third predefined amount and the concrete 108 in the fourth predefined amount.
[0043] At step 308, the first mixture and the second mixture may be mixed in a predefined ratio, as discussed above.
[0044] At step 310, the compound 100 may be obtained. The obtained compound 100 may undergo testing for evaluation of the concrete properties.
[0045] At step 312, fresh concrete properties and hardened concrete properties of the obtained compound 100 may be evaluated. The fresh concrete properties and hardened concrete properties may be, but not limited to, a load-bearing capacity, a direct tensile strength, a split tensile strength, the compressive strength, and so forth.
[0046] At step 314, the reduction of the cement 102 usage, without compromising the hardened concrete properties of the compound 100, may be evaluated and a reduction in carbon dioxide may be predicted.
[0047] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0048] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An infrastructural adhesion compound (100), the compound (100) comprising:
a cement (102), in a first predefined amount, to function as a base of the compound (100), characterized by that the first predefined amount of the cement (102) is in a range of 10 percent (%) to 20 percent (%);
a fly ash (104), in a second predefined amount, to be mixed with the cement (102), wherein the second predefined amount of the fly ash (104) is in a range of 70 percent (%) to 80 percent (%);
a dolomite powder (106), in a third predefined amount, to function as a cementitious material, wherein the third predefined amount of the dolomite powder (106) is in a range of 5 percent (%) to 15 percent (%); and
a concrete (108) adapted to be mixed in the dolomite powder (106) to adhere bonding properties among the cement (102), the fly ash (104), and the dolomite powder (106).
2. The compound (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a particle size distribution of the cement (102) is in a range from 0.2 to 800 microns.
3. The compound (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a median particle size (D50) of the cement (102) is 16.08 microns.
4. The compound (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a particle size distribution of the fly ash (104) is in a range from 1 to 20 microns.
5. The compound (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a median particle size (D50) of the fly ash (104) is 10 microns.
6. The compound (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a particle size distribution of the dolomite powder (106) is in a range from 10 to 150 microns.
7. The compound (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a median particle size (D50) of the dolomite powder (106) is 6.45 microns.
8. A method (300) for preparation and testing of an infrastructural adhesion compound (100), the method (300) is characterized by steps of:
procuring a cement (102), a fly ash (104), and a dolomite powder (106), and concrete;
obtaining a first mixture by mixing the cement (102) in a first predefined amount and the fly ash (104) in a second predefined amount;
obtaining a second mixture by mixing the dolomite powder (106) in a third predefined amount and the concrete (108) in a fourth predefined amount;
obtaining the compound (100) by mixing the first mixture and the second mixture; and
evaluating fresh concrete properties and hardened concrete properties of the obtained compound (100).
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the fresh concrete properties and hardened concrete properties are selected from a load bearing capacity, a direct tensile strength, a split tensile strength, a compressive strength, or a combination thereof.
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, comprising a step of evaluating a reduction of cement usage and predicting a carbon dioxide reduction.
Date: April 16, 2025
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant