advances in construction materials lead to the innovation of liquid granite. easy understandable content

1. “Liquid Granite”
PRESENTED BY – VANSHEIKA
M.Tech CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

2. • Cement is responsible for 5% of the world's
carbon emissions, and the race is on to find an
alternative.
• Standard, or Portland, cement is made by heating
limestone or clay to around 1,500C. This use of
energy and the decomposition of the limestone as it
cooks releases copious amounts of CO2.
• As the carbon reduction targets from global climate
agreements begin to bite, sorting out cement will
become a priority.

3. LIQUID GRANITE
• Scientists have developed a building material that is fire
resistant to temperatures in excess of 1100 degrees Celsius, is
made largely from recycled material and is as versatile as
concrete.
• The product was developed at Sheffield Hallam University and
is available from Liquid Granite Ltd. The new material is
being used by a number of organizations in building projects
as it has a four hour fire rating, meaning that it provides the
top level of protection in the case of a fire.

5. THE DEVELOPER
• Professor Pal Mangat is the Director of the Centre of
Infrastructure Management at Sheffield Hallam
University and developed Liquid Granite.
• He explains, "Liquid Granite is a very versatile
material that can be used in a similar way to concrete.
• The fact it has a high level of fire resistance means
that it can be used in areas where fire safety is crucial,
such as around power stations, and in domestic and
commercial buildings can offer added time for
evacuation in case of an emergency.

6. PRODUCTION
• Liquid Granite is made from an inorganic powder,
30-70% of which is recycled industrial waste
materials. Using the same aggregates as normal
concrete, it could be used anywhere cement is but
with a fraction of the carbon footprint.
• Liquid Granite offers a real breakthrough in reducing
fire risk in buildings as, unlike concrete, it doesn't
explode at high temperatures. It can also withstand
high temperatures for longer periods, offering
valuable minutes in the case of a fire.

7. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES
• Liquid Granite boasts many technological advances
making it an improved alternative to standard
concrete. These include…
• Significant ecological benefits
• Improved resistance to fire and heat
• Strength and reinforcement levels
• Moisture resisting properties
• As a revolutionary new construction material, Liquid
Granite has been the subject of many testing
procedures which have all produced favourable
results.

8. REPAIR MATERIAL
• Liquid Granite is an amazing floor repair material
that sets in minutes and adheres to a wide range
of building materials including concrete, metal and
asphalt. Use Liquid Granite to repair crumbling
brickwork, loose bolts or posts, cracked floors or
general wear and tear.
• Liquid Granite is exceptionally strong and
hard wearing and is ready to use after simply mixing
with water.

9. Key Features and Benefits of
Liquid Granite
• Sets as a permanent repair in minutes.
• Highly durable – high levels of tensile strength.
• Just add water and apply.
• Even works in damp and wet conditions.
• Either pour or trowel onto area for repair.
• No solvents.
• Use on concrete, brickwork, stone and asphalt.
• Repair walls, floors, columns, loose posts and bolt
fixings.

10. A Research Paper
• Inquiry on construction technology of liquid
granite
• GUO Hong-sheng(Taiyuan Construction Industry
Group Co. Ltd, Taiyuan 030002,China)
• Combining with engineering examples, this paper intr
oduces the material features and application scope of
liquid granite, specifically describes the technological
procedures and construction points, and puts forward
safety matters. Through comparing it with common m
aterials, it finds out that liquid granite conquers vario
us problems, which is worth promoting.

11. REFERENCES
• http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTotal-
JZSX201228054.htm
• https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/0910
29161253.htm
• https://img-limited.co.uk/product/liquid-granite/
• https://geopolymerhouses.wordpress.com/2011/06/30
/liquid-granite/
• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/nov/0
4/liquid-granite-hunt-carbon-neutral