A fire-resistant two-component mortar system contains a curable aqueous-phase aluminous cement component A and an initiator component B in aqueous-phase for initiating the curing process. Component A further contains at least one blocking agent selected from phosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, phosphorous acid and phosphonic acids, at least one plasticizer, and water. Component B contains an initiator, at least one retarder, at least one mineral filler, and water. A fire-resistant two-component system, which is ready-for-use, can be used for a fire-resistant chemical fastening of anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars in mineral surfaces, such as structures made of brickwork, concrete, pervious concrete or natural stone.

A fire-resistant two-component mortar system contains a curable aqueous-phase aluminous cement component A and an initiator component B in aqueous-phase for initiating the curing process. Component A further contains at least one blocking agent selected from phosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, phosphorous acid and phosphonic acids, at least one plasticizer, and water. Component B contains an initiator, at least one retarder, at least one mineral filler, and water. A fire-resistant two-component system, which is ready-for-use, can be used for a fire-resistant chemical fastening of anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars in mineral surfaces, such as structures made of brickwork, concrete, pervious concrete or natural stone.

An engineered flooring product suitable for indoor or outdoor flooring applications, and a method of manufacturing thereof are provided. The engineered flooring product comprises a core layer, the core layer comprising: (i) a hydrate compound comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride; (ii) one or more hydrate compounds each comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium sulfate; and (iii) one or more stabilizing agents. The hydrate compounds are derived at least in part from magnesium oxide. The core layer has a composition that is free of PVC and other plastic-based materials and is selected to provide one or more desired physical properties such as, but not limited to, a desired degree of water resistance, durability, and thermal expansion and contraction. The core layer preferably has a composition that provides a thermal expansion coefficient equivalent to or comparable to concrete.

An engineered flooring product suitable for indoor or outdoor flooring applications, and a method of manufacturing thereof are provided. The engineered flooring product comprises a core layer, the core layer comprising: (i) a hydrate compound comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride; (ii) one or more hydrate compounds each comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium sulfate; and (iii) one or more stabilizing agents. The hydrate compounds are derived at least in part from magnesium oxide. The core layer has a composition that is free of PVC and other plastic-based materials and is selected to provide one or more desired physical properties such as, but not limited to, a desired degree of water resistance, durability, and thermal expansion and contraction. The core layer preferably has a composition that provides a thermal expansion coefficient equivalent to or comparable to concrete.

A powdered quick-setting agent containing a calcium aluminate and a sodium silicate, preferably further containing at least one selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal sulfate, an alkaline earth metal sulfate, and an aluminum sulfate.

A powdered quick-setting agent containing a calcium aluminate and a sodium silicate, preferably further containing at least one selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal sulfate, an alkaline earth metal sulfate, and an aluminum sulfate.

A low strength backfill material having a 28 days compressive strength less than approximately 2.0 MPa is provided. The backfill is suitable for use in areas with dense underground utilities due to its high excavatability and good thermal conductivity. The backfill includes a cementitious binder of approximately 1 weight percent to approximately 10 weight percent and fine aggregates in an amount of approximately 40 to approximately 75 weight percent. Filler is provided at 20 microns to approximately 100 microns for high flowability. A density-controlling agent of 0.0001-5 weight percent is used such that the density of a cured backfill material is approximately 1600 kg/m.sup.3 to 2000 kg/m.sup.3. Thermally conductive particles having a size range of approximately 0.01 microns to 500 microns in an amount of approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent are evenly dispersed throughout the backfill.

A low strength backfill material having a 28 days compressive strength less than approximately 2.0 MPa is provided. The backfill is suitable for use in areas with dense underground utilities due to its high excavatability and good thermal conductivity. The backfill includes a cementitious binder of approximately 1 weight percent to approximately 10 weight percent and fine aggregates in an amount of approximately 40 to approximately 75 weight percent. Filler is provided at 20 microns to approximately 100 microns for high flowability. A density-controlling agent of 0.0001-5 weight percent is used such that the density of a cured backfill material is approximately 1600 kg/m.sup.3 to 2000 kg/m.sup.3. Thermally conductive particles having a size range of approximately 0.01 microns to 500 microns in an amount of approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent are evenly dispersed throughout the backfill.

A method for manufacturing of paver block and bricks includes addition of cementitious materials, additives, and binding materials. The method also includes homogenization of the added materials to obtain a first mixture, addition of a hardener solution to the first mixture, mixing the first mixture with the hardener solution for 5 to 30 minutes to obtain a second mixture, casting the second mixture into a mold to obtain a solidified part, and curing the solidified part in atmospheric air.

A method for manufacturing of paver block and bricks includes addition of cementitious materials, additives, and binding materials. The method also includes homogenization of the added materials to obtain a first mixture, addition of a hardener solution to the first mixture, mixing the first mixture with the hardener solution for 5 to 30 minutes to obtain a second mixture, casting the second mixture into a mold to obtain a solidified part, and curing the solidified part in atmospheric air.