Non-metallic types of reinforcement currently available on the market are mainly offered in flat shapes such as straight bars or grids. Special non-metallic form reinforcements, which are required for...
C-UHPFRC is an innovative material that is characterized by its high strength and the formation of very fine multi-cracks. Non-metallic carbon fibers combined with a ultrahigh-strength concrete matrix...
With the introduction of the DAfStb Guideline “Concrete members with non-metallic reinforcement”, the verification of crack width limitation is standardized for the use of non-metallic reinforcement...
Implenia executed its first projects in Germany in 2023 based on Swiss SIA 2052 standard. To date, the repair of bus lanes or the production of precast concrete components as prototypes for...
Carbon concrete has become increasingly established in recent years as a new composite material. It is frequently associated with qualities such as sustainable, economical and resource-efficient. As...
The first edition of the DAfStb guideline for “Concrete members with non-metallic reinforcement”, prepared by the DAfStb subcommittee “Non-metallic reinforcement”, was published in January 2024. The...
Rock and pop star David Bowie once said: “If you play the same song every day, you have stopped getting better.”When applying this quote to the present types of construction using reinforced concrete...
Land scarcity, increased urban land cover, heavy rainfall events, heat islands, tropical nights, loss of inner-city natural spaces and of the associated biodiversity of flora and fauna: Our cities are...
The condition of bridge structures is deteriorating rapidly on a global scale due to their increasing lifespan and traffic volume. This poses a hazard to people’s safety, and bridge closures can cause...
In recent years, envelopes of new builds and redevelopments have increasingly been designed as curtain walls with an exposed concrete surface. This method requires thin-walled, lightweight, free-form,...
