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Optablue for low-cracking massive concrete elements

Many civil engineering structures consist of massive concrete elements. Special requirements are placed on the concrete used for these elements to ensure the duration of their effectiveness and serviceability. With the special Optablue cement from Opterra, thanks to its combination of specific properties, it is much easier to satisfy all relevant requirements.

Massive structural concrete members are especially effective in meeting performance requirements. For many of the concrete types used there, low cracking tendency is specified in many cases. At the same time, the construction material...

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