Concrete is a commonly used construction material – it is durable, resistant, offers great structural capacity, and thanks to appropriate construction technology it can also be a good thermal insulator. However, it has certain limitations, including the matter of tensile strength. A common solution to this problem is the use of appropriate reinforcement to strengthen the concrete. Types of reinforced concrete The most commonly used type of reinforcement is steel […]
The term “concrete furniture” sounds abstract. However, it turns out that this type of interior furnishings exists – thanks to architectural concrete, the creation of original tables, shelves or seats is possible. All this is due to the special properties of this material, thanks to which these unusual equipment does not lose its comfort and aesthetics. What exactly are the characteristics that allow architectural concrete to be used in furniture[…..]
In almost every larger town there is a need to protect residents from excessive noise. Acoustic screen is a construction designed to create a sound barrier at railway tracks, motorways, expressways or especially busy streets. Good acoustic insulation and sound absorption factor as close as possible to 1, i.e. in this case the maximum value, largely depends on the type of material used to create the screen. GRC architectural concrete[…..]
What is concrete composed of? Cement, sand, water and all kinds of additives are used in this construction material. In addition, the reinforced concrete contains suitable reinforcements. It should not be surprising that the properties of water used during concrete production are of utmost importance as regards the features of the finished product. What is the characteristic of water used for concrete production? Good water quality allows for the proper[…..]
