The national environmental policy framework is increasingly being determined by the European Parliament. Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient...
Precast concrete elements, double walls with in-situ concrete core, and precast floor plates are enjoying increasing popularity owing to the fact that their exterior surfaces are smooth-formed in the...
Efflorescence that occurs on products made from low-slump concrete is not only an unsightly phenomenon for the client but also a significant cost driver for the producer when it comes to complaints...
Hefts (Issue) 220 [1] and 240 [2] of the German Committee for Reinforced Concrete (DAfStb) have been intensively used by engineers in day to-day practice since the first edition. They have proven to...
Construction in existing buildings has gained increasing significance in the construction industry in recent years. When the structural framework of existing buildings is modified, or if extreme...
Non-structural pavements can also be used to create paved parking areas directly on the ground in parking facilities or on parking decks, in underground car parks or on driveways, provided the...
Waterproof concrete basements are considered to be reliable and solid, among others, due to the advantage that grouting is possible from inside in case of a subsequent leakage - this, however, has to...
Cold design DIN EN 1992-1-1/NA/A1:2015-12
Two topics on concrete construction have been discussed in special detail in professional circles in Germany, partly controversially, in recent years. These...
Lobby work and representation based on common industry stan-dards are central elements of work done in industrial associations – which for manufacturers of small concrete sewage treatment plants...
The energy transition requires electricity to be generated from renewable sources such as wind power. In the foreseeable future, there will be a scarcity of potential high-yield onshore generation...
