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DuraCrete - High Strength Concrete

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Heidelberg Materials UK

High-performance, high strength concrete specially engineered to support demanding construction projects.

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Application

Suitable for applications such as:

  • Bridges.
  • High-rise buildings.
  • Loading bays.
  • Scrap yards.
  • Warehouse floors.
  • Service yards.
  • Waste recycling yards.
  • Agricultural applications.
  • Coastal defence systems.
  • Foundry floors.
  • Hot material storage areas.

Description

High-performance, high strength concrete specially engineered to support demanding construction projects.

Features and benefits:

  • Offers superior durability and resistance to harsh environmental conditions, like freeze-thaw cycles and damaging chemicals.
  • Early strength - strengths can exceed 100 N/mm2.
  • Builds long-lasting, resilient structures with enhanced performance and sustainability. 
  • Early drying.
  • Underwater durability.
  • Withstands environmental extremes.
  • Provides impact and abrasion resistance.
  • Quality-assurance.
  • Better bond strength between paste and aggregates.
  • Better resistance of concrete to attack from sulphates.
  • Enhanced water tightness.

General information

Color

Other

Finish

Smooth

Material

Concrete

Aggregate

Cement

Cementitious

Shape

Formless

Uniclass

Pr_20_31_16_37 High strength concretePrimary

CAWS

E10/181 Proprietary high strength concrete

Specification data - High strength concrete

Classification data

Ready mixed concrete producer

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Third party accreditation

Currently certified by a body accredited by UKAS (PAS 2080).

Third party accreditation

Proof that the concrete conforms to Quality Scheme for Ready-Mixed Concrete (QSRMC).

Compressive strength

-

Compressive strength class

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Aggregates

-

Nominal size (maximum)

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Texture

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

Recycled aggregates

-

Use of recycled aggregates

Permitted.

Additional mix component requirements

-

Manufacturer guidance

Bespoke mix designs are available. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Strength

100 N/mm².

Guidance for specification option:

Ultimate strengths can exceed 100 N/mm2.

Binder

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Manufacturing plant location

Manufacturer guidance

Over 120 concrete plants nationwide.

Material

Concrete
Aggregate
Cement
Cementitious

Case studies

Broughty Ferry coastal walkway

Broughty Ferry coastal walkway