The experimental workshop of Toraighyrov University produced the first batch of gas-concrete from industrial waste from the Pavlodar region.

The strength of the gas-concrete corresponds to the types of concrete D400, D600, D800 are distinguished by strength, frost resistance and durability.

The technologies developed by scientists at Toraighyrov University will help the region get rid of ash and sludge dumps and build new warm, durable houses.  After the start of production, the developers intend to engage in civil engineering and enter the affordable housing program.

Also, in this workshop, technological processes for the production of cementless foundation and foam blocks will be worked out, which are lower in price and better in terms of their technical characteristics.

The gas-concrete will be produced according to standard technologies and according to the patents of candidate of technical sciences,  Professor Shamil Torpishchev.  Using the scientist’s developments, it is possible to produce building materials at minimal cost without the use of cement.

“Technologies for the production of environmentally friendly new-generation building materials with high technical properties that can utilize industrial waste that meets international quality standards should be widely adopted in the practice of domestic construction”, said Serik Sharipov, acting director of the research and innovation hub.

Shamil Torpishchev (1957-2011) - a prominent Kazakhstan scientist, worked for more than 30 years at the Faculty of Architecture and Construction.  He has published more than 160 scientific and methodological works, the author of more than 80 scientific inventions.  Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honorary Builder of Kazakhstan, member of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures RILEM, (Paris, France).