Aachen

Bonded Concrete

Even the Romans valued the properties of concrete. The popular building material has improved over time and continues to develop further. Into UHPC—ultra-high-performance concrete—which is characterised by its extremely high density and compression strength. Its special strength, however, has not yet been sufficiently studied in practical applications. It's time for science to put the pressure on: in two projects, researchers at the Institut für Massivbau (Institute for Solid Construction) at RWTH Aachen are testing the load-bearing performance of the ultra-high-performance concrete in composite girders and in prestressed concrete girders. Does the UHPC deliver what it promises?

 
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