UHPC Concrete Solutions in UAE – Gulf Precast

UHPC is one of the latest advances in concrete technology and it addresses the shortcomings of many concretes today: It provides high strength to weight ratio, high tensile strength, high ductility, and volume stability. It has a compressive strength 2 to 3 times greater than conventional concrete and a flexural strength 2 to 6 times greater. These mechanical properties of UHPC make it ideal for prestressing applications. In addition to achieving high compressive strengths in excess of 25,000 psi (sometimes greater than 30,000 psi), UHPC is also nearly impermeable. The higher strengths afforded to UHPC allows increased girder spans while maintaining similar or smaller cross-sectional areas. Costs may be reduced as the lower span to depth ratio of UHPC bridges require less embankment fill while providing more aesthetically pleasing profiles