|
|
|
|
|
10/11/2011
 Email to a friend
 Comment on this article
|
A new type of concrete reinforced with glass fibre composite has been developed by materials manufacturer Sabic Innovative Plastics.
 The lightweight concrete is being offered as an alternative to traditional steel forms and is said to reduce weight by 40%, cut cycle times from three hours to just a few minutes and help to reduce overall construction costs.
Sabic's LNP Verton structural composite forms are used to mould concrete panels for houses and, according to the comapny, provide exceptional mechanical performance, excellent dimensional stability and the strength and resistance to humidity needed for demanding concrete work. The fabrication of traditional metal forms requires assembly of as many as 30 different components and can take up to three hours.
James LeGacy, general manager (Americas) at Sabic Innovative Plastics, said: "Replacing metal forms with our LNP Verton [long glass fibre] compound material is a major step forward in building and construction because it addresses top industry demands for better materials, greater speed, lower costs and improved ease of use."
|
|
| |
Author
Laura Hopperton
|
| |
| |
|
| |
This material is protected by Findlay Media copyright 2012.
See Terms and Conditions.
One-off usage is permitted but bulk copying is not.
For multiple copies contact the sales team.
|
| |
|
|
| |
To comment on news stories or blogs you need to complete our 60 second registration
process. Once completed this then allows you to download any and all white papers,
register for e-zines and access our detailed supplier directory for FREE.
If you are all ready a registered user then enter your e-mail address and login.
You will need to have logged in prior to entering your comments in the boxes provided.
|