The use of precast elements in the infrastructure construction sector is not really new. For many years, relatively small components have been used for manholes, sewers, and slabs designed to carry...
The Waldkraiburg-based company, Primo GmbH, presented their latest XL 170 luminaire and electrical boxes featuring an opening for installation with a diameter of 68 mm at the 2017 eltefa trade fair...
There is no longer any room for the German mark of conformity, the so-called Ü-Zeichen, on construction products that already bear the European CE mark. This is what the European Union demands for...
1. Introduction
The requirements for concrete quality are constantly increasing. In the process, the focus is on the properties of workability, strength development and durability. In addition to...
The Darmstadt Precast Days are celebrating an anniversary this year: on March 16 and 17, and on March 23 and 24, for the tenth time in succession, the three hosts of the event – the Chair of...
On 9th June 2017, the Concrete Canoe Regatta will take place again for the 16th time already – this time at the Fühlinger See regatta course in Cologne.
The participants come from universities of...
“It is our objective to make students fit for transferring the acquired knowledge of precast concrete construction to the offices,” states Prof. Dominik Wirtgen of Frankfurt University of Applied...
In early April, the German trade association for concrete components with lattice girders - Fachvereinigung Betonbauteile mit Gitterträgern, BmG) - elected a new Chairman at their members’ meeting...
Besser Company now offers three models of Servopacs. According to the manufacturer, all are perfect choices whether one is replacing a machine in a current facility or installing a completely new...
