That was our UHPC meeting in 2019 in Houston Texas. We have been asked again and again for a further meeting in the USA since there is now an increasing demand for UHPC material of high quality for architecture, coastal protection, offshore, alternative energies and road / bridge construction.
Our partner ASANTE in Texas is responsible for planning UHPC meetings in the USA. We ask all interested parties to report to Douglas Miller.
Today, our three-day UHPC presentation in Houston
Texas ended with the hands-on presentation of
UHPC Shotcrete, UHPC Cast and UHPC / Asphalt.
All participants of the previous presentations were
particularly interested in the processing of UHPC material.
During the presentation different repair methods for bridges, concrete and asphalt pavements were discussed. Especially
the possibility of using UHPC with low pressure in the
Shotcrete process was very much in demand.
All participants expect a quick build-up of our UHPC
production in Houston.
Some participants were interested in the uses of UHPC in
boatbuilding and floating homes. Architects are planning the first
major projects for floating homes worldwide for the coming year.
The applications of our UHPC Desert sand binder and desert sand in
the fracking and oil well industry surprised almost all participants.
We would like to thank all participants for their open discussions and
suggestions. We will try to answer all requests for information and
project inquiries as soon as possible.
In particular, we would also like to thank our partner ASANTE for
their excellent cooperation in preparation and processing. Douglas
you have done a very good job.
Upon request, ASANTE and hhbc-consulting
will provide the documents for the UHPC presentation.
Contact of ASANTE, Houston Texas
Douglas Miller 774 208 1766
UHPC Ultra High Performance Concrete is a material with immense possibilities. WPE DK International has more than 30 years experience in the development, production and industrial applications of UHPC Ultra High Performance Concrete materials. We produce UHPC Mortar, UHPC Castable, UHPC Shotcrete, UHPC Offshore, UHPC Security, UHPC TopLayer und UHPC Wear Protection
New world of decorative UHPC concrete
With the new UHPC materials of extremely high, consistent quality, architects and designers have created completely new possibilities for elegant, filigree design. In particular, the new extremely temperature-resistant UHPC material qualities can enable new design and construction techniques.
Kitchen
Countertop
- with UHPC temperature resistant up to 400°C /
752°F
- with high temperature UHPC temperature
resistant up to 1000°C / 1832°F
- extremely wear-resistant
- thin plate thickness = low weight
- all geometries possible
- extremely good corrosion resistance
- elegant plate design with wood, mineral and
metal inserts
- thin plate design with LED light design
- extraordinary sink design
Design of wall coverings
Exceptional floor designs
Elegant lamp design
Living room
Design of wall coverings
Exceptional floor designs in geometries, surface structures, color scheme and high wear resistance
Elegant lamp design
New design options for open fireplaces
Exceptional table top combinations and geometries
Bathroom
Complete seamless shower and bathtub systems made entirely of UHPC or in combination with other materials
Design of wall coverings
Exceptional floor designs in geometries, surface structures and color design
Elegant lamp design
Other areas
Elegant, thin-walled, self-supporting staircase constructions
Elegant design of thin-walled balcony constructions
Terrace construction of extraordinary geometries
Pool area design
Outdoor and indoor pool design
Floor and walkway panel design in geometries, surface structures, color scheme and high wear resistance
Kitchen
Countertop
- with UHPC temperature resistant up to 400°C /
752°F
- with high temperature UHPC temperature
resistant up to 1000°C / 1832°F
- extremely wear-resistant
- thin plate thickness = low weight
- all geometries possible
- extremely good corrosion resistance
- elegant plate design with wood, mineral and
metal inserts
- thin plate design with LED light design
- extraordinary sink design
Design of wall coverings
Exceptional floor designs
Elegant lamp design
Living room
Design of wall coverings
Exceptional floor designs in geometries, surface structures, color scheme and high wear resistance
Elegant lamp design
New design options for open fireplaces
Exceptional table top combinations and geometries
Bathroom
Complete seamless shower and bathtub systems made entirely of UHPC or in combination with other materials
Design of wall coverings
Exceptional floor designs in geometries, surface structures and color design
Elegant lamp design
Other areas
Elegant, thin-walled, self-supporting staircase constructions
Elegant design of thin-walled balcony constructions
Terrace construction of extraordinary geometries
Pool area design
Outdoor and indoor pool design
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UHPC furniture,
UHPC tiles,
USA,
Vietnam
New construction and repair of Jetties with UHPC concrete
For modern jetty constructions, UHPC
concrete
on site in a short time.
- UHPC concrete has no or only extremely low
pore volume and is thus absolutely seawater
and corrosion resistant.
- UHPC concrete hardens under water. It can
therefore be processed in and under water.
- UHPC concrete has a standard strength
between 120 MPa/17400 psi and
250 MPa/36250 psi.
- UHPC prefabricated elements can be made
considerably thinner due to the very high
strength and the absence of porosity, and
thus with significantly less weight.
Due to the properties of UHPC concrete listed
above, such constructions do not require further
inspection. It can be assumed that the service
life is almost 100+ years.
Since UHPC concrete has very good wear and
impact resistance, harsh harbor conditions and
extreme environmental conditions such as ice
are no problem.
buildup such as clams, algae and the like.
A mold should be installed around the columns.
The water does not have to be removed from the mold.
The UHPC concrete is poured directly in the water.
The concrete displaces the seawater from the mold.
The mold can be removed after less than 48 hours.
offers many advantages compared to standard
concrete, steel
or wooden constructions.
on site in a short time.
- UHPC concrete has no or only extremely low
pore volume and is thus absolutely seawater
and corrosion resistant.
- UHPC concrete hardens under water. It can
therefore be processed in and under water.
- UHPC concrete has a standard strength
between 120 MPa/17400 psi and
250 MPa/36250 psi.
- UHPC prefabricated elements can be made
considerably thinner due to the very high
strength and the absence of porosity, and
thus with significantly less weight.
Due to the properties of UHPC concrete listed
above, such constructions do not require further
inspection. It can be assumed that the service
life is almost 100+ years.
Since UHPC concrete has very good wear and
impact resistance, harsh harbor conditions and
extreme environmental conditions such as ice
are no problem.
Installation
UHPC concrete can be produced by us as
mortar,
casting compound or shotcrete mass. For processing,
a compulsory or pan pot mixer is needed. Our
shotcrete and castable UHPC material can also be
pumped over longer distances.
casting compound or shotcrete mass. For processing,
a compulsory or pan pot mixer is needed. Our
shotcrete and castable UHPC material can also be
pumped over longer distances.
Repairs of damaged standard concrete,
steel or
wooden constructions
wooden constructions
Jetties can be severely damaged by
impact, corrosion,
rotting or faulty concrete processing. The repair
with UHPC concrete is simple and requires little
effort.
rotting or faulty concrete processing. The repair
with UHPC concrete is simple and requires little
effort.
buildup such as clams, algae and the like.
A mold should be installed around the columns.
The water does not have to be removed from the mold.
The UHPC concrete is poured directly in the water.
The concrete displaces the seawater from the mold.
The mold can be removed after less than 48 hours.
This type of repair has been used for more than 20
years as a standard repair method on offshore platforms.
years as a standard repair method on offshore platforms.
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Corrosion protection,
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Offshore,
Philippines,
pier,
Port,
shotcrete,
SouthKorea,
USA
A try to replicate clay with UHPC
Since most of us are not talented, we invited an expert. After about a day our workshop looked like we were renovating it and just like the workshop some of the team members had to undergo general cleaning.
The final goal was to recreate clay with UHPC. Clay is a fantastic natural material. Actually, UHPC does not copy it, but it was a lot of fun for everyone to try.
Here is a general short form of what we have achieved and what not:
- We have developed a UHPC binder that can be mixed with extremely fine sand to a clay-like consistency
- We need only a few water for all processing steps
- We do not need a furnace for strength development
- We can set the processing time and hardening time during the production of the binder as desired.
- The UHPC binder must be mixed with water in a compulsory mixer.
- The UHPC binder can be mixed as casting compound or clay-like solid.
- The UHPC binder can be made in different colors.
We had the material processed by a potter. His verdict was that if we worked on some set screws in the recipe, we would produce an interesting material. We did not expect a better judgment. Our goal was to get the sound as close as possible in consistency and workmanship. I would say we are not that bad.
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Phone: 0049 176 601 73146
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Homepage: www.wpe-dk.com
Rehabilitation and restoration of historic constructions with UHPC - part 1
Obtaining
historical constructions is an
important task. Much has already been
lost through time and war, few of which
are important to obtain.
lost through time and war, few of which
are important to obtain.
we could
not produce original materials
from different time periods, so we can
not fulfill this part of the restoration of
historical constructions.
from different time periods, so we can
not fulfill this part of the restoration of
historical constructions.
But with
UHPC Ultra High Performance
Concrete, we are able to offer solutions
to a wide range of problems in conserving,
reconstructing and restoring historical
constructions.
Concrete, we are able to offer solutions
to a wide range of problems in conserving,
reconstructing and restoring historical
constructions.
UHPC has
many advantages for use
- It can look exactly like limestone,
sandstone or granite - it can be just as hard as limestone,
sandstone or granite - It can take over any stone surface of
limestone, sandstone or granite - It can copy extremely accurate copies
including traces of use in all the finer
points of limestone, sandstone or granite - It can be made as a casting material or
as a mortar and processed as traditional
casting and mortar mass for limestone,
sandstone or granite - It can be machined with traditional tools
depending on the desired hardness. - It can have almost the same consistency
as plaster and can be processed as well.
For extremely high whiteness we added
Aalborg White cement to our UHPC binder,
the cement grade with the highest degree
of whiteness. - UHPC is impermeable to water from an
average layer thickness of 10 mm. - UHPC can also be processed under water
as cast or mortar - However, it is extremely resistant to all
types of environmental influences - It is extremely resistant to frost and de-icing
salt - Wood and steel can be cast in UHPC,
re-stabilized, restored to their original
carrying capacity, and given very high
corrosion resistance for many decades
UHPC is
not magic material it is based on a
particular nanotechnology and the right recipe
for the right mix, for the right aggregates, for the
right material quality.
particular nanotechnology and the right recipe
for the right mix, for the right aggregates, for the
right material quality.
With
UHPC we can mix almost anything, old
minerals, old textiles, old wood, old hemp, old
pigments, old ground rock meal - just about
everything.
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minerals, old textiles, old wood, old hemp, old
pigments, old ground rock meal - just about
everything.
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info@hhbc-consulting.de
Aggregate, fibers and reinforcements for UHPC
Over the course of more than 25 years, we have combined and applied a large number of materials with our UHPC materials. The material combination was used as wear protection material, offshore material, floor material, building material (for buildings, bridges, halls, etc.), safety technology, shipbuilding, tunnel construction, etc.
We would like to show a small selection of aggregates, fibers and reinforcements, which we have used. The aim of our development work in the combination of UHPC with other materials is the possibility to create country-specific materials with UHPC.
For each of these aggregates, fibers and reinforcements, there is a little story why we chose the combination, how we processed it and the results. if you are interested write us and we will send you this collection of little stories.
Further information on the aggregates, fibers and reinforcements
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Brighter and cooler city centers and brighter in tunnels with UHPC
An article reported on the increasing warming of
inner cities and possible future measures to reduce
heating.
developed soil color was colored white as much
as possible and the temperature differences in
this road were measured over a summer period.
It turned out that the light road surfaces reflect
significantly more solar radiation and were
therefore "cooler" than the traditional asphalt
pavements.
Of course the pavement painting, the traffic and
thus exposed to wear and it would be necessary
to renew the floor paint at regular intervals.
A simpler and much more durable method is
the combination of asphalt and UHPC Ultra
High Performance Concrete binder. This
combination is used in many areas such as
industrial flooring, aircraft hangars, runways
and roads. This combination has a variety of
technical and cost advantages over standard
asphalt. Its main advantages are its extreme
The lifetime of this material combination is
several times higher than standard asphalt.
Likewise, this coating can easily withstand
the future traffic through its significantly
higher pressure resistance
The UHPC binder content can also be produced
on a white cement base. As you can see in the
photo, the binder would stain over the entire
layer thickness without the need for special
"coloring" measures.
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heating.
City roads
In a test, some asphalt road with a speciallydeveloped soil color was colored white as much
as possible and the temperature differences in
this road were measured over a summer period.
It turned out that the light road surfaces reflect
significantly more solar radiation and were
therefore "cooler" than the traditional asphalt
pavements.
Of course the pavement painting, the traffic and
thus exposed to wear and it would be necessary
to renew the floor paint at regular intervals.
A simpler and much more durable method is
the combination of asphalt and UHPC Ultra
High Performance Concrete binder. This
combination is used in many areas such as
industrial flooring, aircraft hangars, runways
and roads. This combination has a variety of
technical and cost advantages over standard
asphalt. Its main advantages are its extreme
resilience at any temperature and the much
higher compressive strength than Asphalt
alone.
The lifetime of this material combination is
several times higher than standard asphalt.
Likewise, this coating can easily withstand
the future traffic through its significantly
higher pressure resistance
The UHPC binder content can also be produced
on a white cement base. As you can see in the
photo, the binder would stain over the entire
layer thickness without the need for special
"coloring" measures.
Tunnel
In addition to reflecting solar radiation, very
light asphalt / UHPC surface has many other
advantages over traditional asphalt surfaces.
When used in tunnels, the light-colored road
When used in tunnels, the light-colored road
surface reduces the energy costs for lighting,
the floor areas are evenly light, which increases
safety, and the surface is considerably less
surface has a much longer service life with high
traffic loads than standard asphalt, which
drastically reduces repair times and repair costs
and increases traffic safety.
It can become very bright on the streets
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UHPC 3D printing
It
is interesting to see today what printing results universities and
printer manufacturers achieve.
The
results are an interplay between printer technology and material
technology. In my opinion today, very good results are achieved in
the design areas with the printers, but many problems still have to
be solved in professional architectural building construction.
There
are
Compressive
strength
The
standard concrete reaches its maximum compressive strength after 28
days. For the printing technology unacceptable, here must be helped
with accelerator. Printing speed and strength development must be
matched and optimized without loss of strength.
UHPC Ultra High Performance Concrete can be a solution. Strengths of over 200 MPa can be achieved here. Already during the UHPC binder production, we can adjust the strength development, as well as the flow characteristic. The addition of commercially available additives is no longer necessary.
UHPC Ultra High Performance Concrete can be a solution. Strengths of over 200 MPa can be achieved here. Already during the UHPC binder production, we can adjust the strength development, as well as the flow characteristic. The addition of commercially available additives is no longer necessary.
Of
course you want an optimum speed, you want to process a large amount
/ weight of concrete in a very short time. The concrete should be
able to support itself after a very short time and be load-bearing
for ceiling elements.
With UHPC materials, large amounts of material are already processed in a short time using the wet and dry spraying process. The consistency of the UHPC print material can be adapted to the printer characteristic. UHPC materials already develop high strength values in short time in the standard qualities. However, this time can be extremely reduced by changing material production.
With UHPC materials, large amounts of material are already processed in a short time using the wet and dry spraying process. The consistency of the UHPC print material can be adapted to the printer characteristic. UHPC materials already develop high strength values in short time in the standard qualities. However, this time can be extremely reduced by changing material production.
Statics
The
print heads are usually small in diameter and the applied wall
thicknesses compared to a masonry or a finished concrete wall are
very thin. Static load-bearing walls can be printed for several
floors, or double-skin walls must be printed in order to achieve a
structurally stable construction. Do I have to print double-shelled?
Heat
/ cold insulation
If
I print with a standard concrete I do not achieve any insulating
properties. So I have to print double-shelled and fill the cavity
with insulation material or retrofit an insulating layer from the
inside.
At the moment we are the only ones who are able to combine a high pressure resistant material with an insulating material. This combination material is also pumpable.
At the moment we are the only ones who are able to combine a high pressure resistant material with an insulating material. This combination material is also pumpable.
Steel
girders, reinforcements
Even
with 3D printing, you can not ignore reinforcements and support
structures, or you can remain eternally restricted to small, simple
and low-rise building constructions. How can I optimally combine
carrier structures, steel reinforcements with a single printing
process?
Last
but not least interesting design
So
far I have seen the obligatory pressure bulges on all prints. For the
beginning, this may be fine but soon you should have printing
technologies that ensures a sharp-edged pressure even on the wall
corners. A rework of the walls in the flat areas to get is cost and
time consuming. Of course, when I use the printing technology, I also
want to print exceptional geometry and thin-walled constructions.
I
have a note at the end
If
all my misgivings can be wiped out the question remains if I want to
print a large building, I need a fairly large printer technology
which is not even built and dismantled and I need a very fast
continuous flow of material to the printer when the printer should
work quickly.
I
do not want to know misunderstood. I think 3D printer technology is
very interesting for the future and I know that some engineering
companies are working on technical solutions. As part of our material
development, we also work on a flexible, extreme fast-curing,
high-compressive strength material for the printer producer. In close technical agreement with the respective printer manufacturer, we can adapt our UHPC materials to the requirements and provide test material to the printer manufacturer.
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Italy,
Residential housing,
university,
USA
UHPC - Facades and Balconies
train stations, airports, banks, administrations,
etc. have almost incredible design in addition
to the necessary thermal function.
Then there are the steel and glass facades,
admittedly they fulfill their function perfectly,
but that's pretty much all that can be said
about them. And there are the old facades
that have aged with pride, which are made of
stones with some figures that bear history.
Each of these facades can tell a story, which
one can certainly not say of glass and steel
facades.
UHPC concrete can perfectly combine the
modern with the proud old design. UHPC
concrete is a modern material for the future
with incredible properties. It offers flexibility
in design, security in temperature and wear
resistance, durability in extreme strength and
very high resistance to almost all environmental
influences, detail in design, easy to use
compared to other materials, it can be processed
on site worldwide.
Facades of houses and balconies were almost
always characterized by their marked simplicity.
For some years now, more and more architects
and designers have been dealing with this area
and also because of the climate discussion.
Today you can see more and more interesting
solutions for facades and balconies of residential
buildings. Simple smaller and larger rectangular
balconies are disappearing more and more and
are being replaced by new balcony geometries.
The old idea of greening facades is increasing
in urban centers. Today it is called the vertical
garden. In the course of this development, the
balconies also became gardens and, for some
architects, veritable forests.
Here too, UHPC concrete offer architects and
designers a variety of new technical and design
options. Due to the extremely high strength
values, balcony slabs can be made much thinner
than with a standard concrete or the balcony area
can be increased significantly with the same slab
thickness as with a standard concrete. As with
the facades, in addition to the strength, the
extremely high resistance to environmental
influences and the resistance to fire is a factor
of great interest.
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Facade,
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Italy,
precast,
prefabricated,
SPain,
Sustainability,
USA,
USACE
UHPC/Asphalt system versus concrete for pavement, industrial flooring and roads
UHPC Phalt is a grouted macadam comprising
an open graded asphalt that is flooded with high
strength microsilica based mortars. The open
graded asphalt is mixed to a design mix at a
local asphalt plant and delivered to site in tipper
trucks. It is placed via traditional paving techniques.
an open graded asphalt that is flooded with high
strength microsilica based mortars. The open
graded asphalt is mixed to a design mix at a
local asphalt plant and delivered to site in tipper
trucks. It is placed via traditional paving techniques.
The
UHPC Phalt mortars are delivered in
1 tonne bags and mixed via a continuous flow
pump machine. The mortar is mixed for a certain
amount of time to achieve correct viscosity then
flooded via a large hose onto the asphalt matrix.
1 tonne bags and mixed via a continuous flow
pump machine. The mortar is mixed for a certain
amount of time to achieve correct viscosity then
flooded via a large hose onto the asphalt matrix.
How
does the whole construction
thickness fit together?
thickness fit together?
UHPC Phalt can be laid at depths of 30 mm /
1,18 in upwards (typically maximum depth used
is 40 mm / 1,57 in). UHPC Phalt is the top layer
of the pavement that is supported by a basecourse
layer. The basecourse layer can vary dependent
on environment and loadings, internal or external
applications. Preferred basecourse materials to
support the UHPC Phalt topping are high modulus
macadam basecourse or Foamix recycled binder
course. CBM bases are ideal for use for large
internal areas.
The UHPC Phalt pavement structure (DPH +
Basecourse) is laid onto varying depths of Type 1 stone/capping dependent on the CBR value of
the sub-grade.
1,18 in upwards (typically maximum depth used
is 40 mm / 1,57 in). UHPC Phalt is the top layer
of the pavement that is supported by a basecourse
layer. The basecourse layer can vary dependent
on environment and loadings, internal or external
applications. Preferred basecourse materials to
support the UHPC Phalt topping are high modulus
macadam basecourse or Foamix recycled binder
course. CBM bases are ideal for use for large
internal areas.
The UHPC Phalt pavement structure (DPH +
Basecourse) is laid onto varying depths of Type 1 stone/capping dependent on the CBR value of
the sub-grade.
Advantages of UHPC Phalt
- Very high load carrying capacity
- Frost and rew resistant
- Jointless laying
- Quick installation
- High early strength
- Temperature resistant from - 60°C/-76°F - 90°C/194°F
Where
is UHPC Phalt used?
- Airports
- Ports
- Lorry marshalling areas
- Service yards
- Acces roads
- Bus stations / depots
- Waste management facilities
- Car parks
- Indoors for warehouse floors
- Anywhere that concrete is conventionally used
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Corrosion problems at offshore wind turbines solved with UHPC concrete
You have the solution already built in your
wind turbine system UHPC Ultra High
Performance concrete material was already
used in the first wind turbines and has been
stable to date and not replaced.
UHPC is absolut seawater resistant and you
can cast it into the seawater if necessary. No
elaborate preparation is necessary and the
corrosion protection will last for at least 100
years without having to be repaired.
Most system suppliers for offshore wind
turbines have known this for a long time.
The UHPC material would have to be
modified a bit, that's all.
We modifed it and it work together
with a simple installation system perfect.
The assembly costs and the operating costs
for a complex anode/cathode system is
several times higher and this electrical
system must be monitored regularly.
Well, there are several ways to tackle the
corrosion problem
- You let it rust because the system is already
so old
- You can apply an extremely complex anti-
corrosion paint system. Very expensive and
the durability is extremely limited.
- UHPC is applied to the steel structure as a
protective layer.
A relatively simple and safe installation with
a durability of more than 50 years
- UHPC is used as a constructive measure to
improve or stabilize the load-bearing capacity
of the foundation
- UHPC is brought up as a constructive measure
in connection with the design of an artificial
reef around the foundation in order to improve
the situation of the marine fauna.
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Concrete of very high quality cement and desert sand, it works
It is possible to use desert sand as a building sand. Many will cry out and say that will not work. There are so many ancient arguments that are not and of course the international building standards.
But what can we say, we took a new developed UHPC cement binder into the desert including a few bottles of water and a commercial mixer. We mixed our cement binder with nature desert sand (not cleanded not sieved) and water and after 24 hours we had a strength of 40 MPa and after 28 days more than 70 MPa. We are sorry dear experts and standards. Now we are working on the second generation of desert sand binders, which will become even more effective in terms of technical quaility and flexibility of handling.
Desert sand concrete could be used in many areas such as harbor construction, road construction,
airport construction, architectur and design.
In the construction of the Burji Khalifa approximately 257,500 qqm of sand were used, which corresponds to a weight of 396,000 tons.
This amount of sand could have been taken from the desert and it would have cost - nothing.
Some Arab states are showing great interest in this special UHPC cement binder. It can be very beneficial in helping to rebuild some Arab states or provide new architectural solutions.
If we find the right partners, the UHPC desert sand binders should be producible in every state with desert. Especially in states that have problems with the procurement of river sand but have a desert connection should be the desert sand binder an advantage. The local nature would thus be protected from considerable damage.
See also our UHPC desert concrete presentation
But what can we say, we took a new developed UHPC cement binder into the desert including a few bottles of water and a commercial mixer. We mixed our cement binder with nature desert sand (not cleanded not sieved) and water and after 24 hours we had a strength of 40 MPa and after 28 days more than 70 MPa. We are sorry dear experts and standards. Now we are working on the second generation of desert sand binders, which will become even more effective in terms of technical quaility and flexibility of handling.
Desert sand concrete could be used in many areas such as harbor construction, road construction,
airport construction, architectur and design.
In the construction of the Burji Khalifa approximately 257,500 qqm of sand were used, which corresponds to a weight of 396,000 tons.
This amount of sand could have been taken from the desert and it would have cost - nothing.
Some Arab states are showing great interest in this special UHPC cement binder. It can be very beneficial in helping to rebuild some Arab states or provide new architectural solutions.
If we find the right partners, the UHPC desert sand binders should be producible in every state with desert. Especially in states that have problems with the procurement of river sand but have a desert connection should be the desert sand binder an advantage. The local nature would thus be protected from considerable damage.
See also our UHPC desert concrete presentation
UHPC Binder stock in Texas and production plants all over USA
Since we released our plan to schedule a UHPC production in the USA, our partner Asante received technical inquiries and UHPC material orders.
Due to this situation, we are currently
preparing a material delivery of approx.
400 tons of UHPC material and another
delivery of 400 tons is planned for production.
100 to UHPC Shotcrete for civil construction
100 to UHPC Cast for civil construction
100 to UHPC Top layer for pavement
For the next production UHPC Grouting
material for wind turbines, UHPC Phalt
and UHPC Cast for civil construction is
planned.
Due to the high interest in UHPC material, we will intensify our planning for a UHPC production in the USA.We plan to install three production facilities, one on the West Coast, one in Texas and one on the East Coast. We are still looking for suitable locations and partners for the west and east coasts.
Due to this situation, we are currently
preparing a material delivery of approx.
400 tons of UHPC material and another
delivery of 400 tons is planned for production.
To be delivered now
100 to UHPC Phalt for pavement100 to UHPC Shotcrete for civil construction
100 to UHPC Cast for civil construction
100 to UHPC Top layer for pavement
For the next production UHPC Grouting
material for wind turbines, UHPC Phalt
and UHPC Cast for civil construction is
planned.
Due to the high interest in UHPC material, we will intensify our planning for a UHPC production in the USA.We plan to install three production facilities, one on the West Coast, one in Texas and one on the East Coast. We are still looking for suitable locations and partners for the west and east coasts.
For technical information or ordering of UHPC material
please contact Douglas Miller.
Cell - 774-208-1766
Email - doug@asante.design
WPE DK International
Phone: 0049 176 601 73146
E-mail: ber@wpe-dk.dk
Homepage: www.wpe-dk.com
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