Pioneering mineral composite systems for precast concrete construction

Problem statement Industry consumes 40 % of the electric power produced (Fig. 1). Most of the energy supplied to production processes is converted to heat, which requires extensive active cooling....

There is hardly a modern structure built without insulation. Many techniques for building insulated structures are common: classic sandwich construction with an insulation layer bonded between a load...

In the construction industry, the use of prefabricated solid structural components is increasing constantly. This is because industrial prefabrication ensures a high quality standard while reducing...

Load-bearing capacity and likewise high thermal insulation need not be mutually exclusive. This is proven by the new „KLB Wabenstein“ hollow block of the renowned lightweight concrete manufacturer...

Concrete sandwich wall panels prefabricated at the precast plant have been used as external wall systems for many years and have proved to be a viable solution in construction practice. They provide a...