Concrete structures are subjected to a wide variety of exposures. In pertinent codes and standards, these exposures are allocated to typical use scenarios. In the case of concrete corrosion triggered...
The use of alkali activated binder systems becomes increasingly important in concrete technology. Besides the ecological aspects, especially the reduction of the CO2 emissions when producing the...
The safe manufacture of flat slabs made of precast slabs with lattice girders and in-situ concrete topping requires a tested and cost-effective design concept for the verification of the punching...
C-S-H or calcium silicate hydrate presents the main hydration product of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). C-S-H is generated from the hydration of the dicalcium silicate (C2S) and tricalcium silicate...
DUCON (DUctile CONcrete) combines an ultra-high strength concrete with a three-dimensional micro reinforcement to become an innovative, ductile and load-bearing high-performance concrete. Therefore,...
The last meeting of standard committee NA 005-07-82 AA “Cast stones” took place on 11th October 2018 at ZDB (Central Association of the German Construction Trade) in Berlin. Chairman of the committee...
In terms of geology there exists in Germany no shortage of sand, gravel and natural stone deposits. Quartz and building sands are available in Germany in sufficient quantities to cover domestic...
Building in high quality, sustainable and particularly fast – this demand can be perfectly realized by the prefabricated elements made of Liapor lightweight concrete. Most recent example: a new...
Seven partners from research, industry and standardization have joined forces to accelerate the transfer of innovative materials from the laboratory to construction practice. The WiTraBau project...
Water is too precious to waste. Germany learned this in summer 2018.Even in autumn and winter the consequences of the summer drought can be felt and it is increasingly taken into consideration to...
