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...
To ensure the free movement of goods within the European Economic Area (EEA), manufacturers must declare the conformity of their product with the EU directives and regulations applicable to the...
Public wastewater disposal has so far been equated with centralized disposal schemes. Publicly operated decentralized systems are the exception rather than the rule. Decentralized wastewater treatment...
In the spring of 2013, manufacturers of small concrete wastewater treatment plants from all parts of Germany have formed a joint working group. Since that time, in addition to flyers, the working...
