Sprayed concrete
Sprayed concrete is the method by which concrete is sprayed into place, rather than the more conventionally used pouring or placing into formwork. According to the Sprayed Concrete Association other terms…
Roller-compacted concrete
Roller-compacted concrete is a durable paving material that is capable of withstanding heavy loads. It is a fast, economical construction method for dams, off-highway pavement projects, heavy-duty parking and storage…
No-fines concrete
No-fines concrete is obtained by eliminating the fine material sand, from the normal concrete mix. The single-sized coarse aggregates are surrounded and held together by a thin layer of cement…
High strength concrete
The definition of high strength concretes is continually developing. In the 1950s a cube strength of 35MPa was considered high strength, and in the 1960s compressive strengths of up to…
High workability concrete
The workability of fresh concrete should be suitable for each specific application to ensure that the operations of handling, placing and compaction can be undertaken efficiently. BS EN 206 and…
Lightweight concrete
Lightweight concretes can either be lightweight aggregate concrete, foamed concrete or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). Lightweight concrete blocks are often used in house construction. Lightweight aggregate concrete Lightweight aggregate concrete…
Twinwall
Twinwall construction is a walling system that combines the speed of erection and quality of precast concrete with the structural integrity of in-situ concrete to provide a hybrid solution. The…
Tunnel form
Tunnel form is a formwork system that allows the contractor to cast walls and slabs in one operation in a daily cycle. It combines the speed, quality and accuracy of factory/off-site…
Thin joint blockwork
Thin joint blockwork (thin joint masonry) is a fast, clean, accurate system for construction using autoclaved aerated concrete blocks of close dimensional tolerance with 2mm-3mm mortar joints. The increasing demands…
Insulating concrete formwork (ICF)
Insulating concrete formwork is a simple construction system using purpose made insulating panels or blocks as the formwork for in-situ concrete. Once the concrete has been poured, the panels remain…
