摘要 |
<p>A method for producing a construction element comprises forming a mixture of a bituminous binder with a course aggregate, compacting said mixture at a compaction level of up to around 7 MPa, and at least partially curing the compacted mixture. A second method for producing a masonry unit comprises forming a mixture containing a graded aggregate and around 6 wt % of a bituminous binder, compacting the mixture, and at least partially curing the compacted mixture. A third method comprises forming a mixture containing a graded aggregate and a bituminous binder, compacting the mixture, and at least partially curing the compacted mixture by heating the compacted mixture to a temperature of around 200 {C. A masonry structure comprising a plurality of masonry units and a mortar, at least one of said masonry units comprising a graded aggregate and a bituminous binder is also disclosed.</p> |