Showing posts with label Offshore structure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Offshore structure. Show all posts

UHPC use under extreme cold conditions in the offshore industry

UHPC Ultra High Performance Concrete in his
high quality material version is an interesting
alternative to steel in many applications in
water and ice.

Benefit of UHPC
 -  UHPC is extremely resistant to wear and can
        withstand even the hardest ice floes.
 -  UHPC does not require corrosion protection.
 -  UHPC is absolutely seawater resistant.
 -  UHPC has tremendous strength.
 -  UHPC can easily withstand temperatures from 
        -180°C / 356°F to + 500°C / 932°F without
        being damaged.
 -  UHPC can adapt to all geometries.
 -  UHPC can be processed locally by local
        installers without special machinery.
 -  UHPC can be processed as casting compound,
        mortar or as a shotcreating compound.
 -  From UHPC very small as well as extremely
        large prefabricated elements can be manufactured.
 -  UHPC can be used to statically carry parts.
 -  UHPC is very resistant to a variety of chemicals.
 -  High temperature resistant UHPC does not lose
        its strength even at high temperatures.
 -  UHPC has a lower weight than steel.
 -  UHPC is made more sustainable than steel.
 -  UHPC can also be processed in damp areas
        and underwater.

For some years, UHPC has been used in the offshore
industry to repair oil rig platforms. You could
imagine producing whole oil rig platforms made of
UHPC. The foundations for all offshore wind
turbines worldwide are manufactured using UHPC
materials. In the past, complete ships were made
from UHPC.

Port facilities, jetties, quay walls, weirs, dykes, etc.
were already made from UHPC. UHPC offers new,
long-lasting options for coastal protection and life
on and in the water.


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