Benefits of UHPC in Precast Concrete Construction
The precast concrete construction market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.3 percent between 2020 and 2027.
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Hot Off the Press: Cor-Tuf UHPC H-Pilings Deliver Same Performance with Half the Material
At Cor-Tuf, we are committed to continuing to push the boundaries of what concrete can do. For example, we recently introduced our 18”x18”x100’ Cor-Tuf Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) square piling to the market.
Get Real with Cor-Tuf: Certification Class Brings UHPC to the Real World
We have written in the past about some of the revolutionary uses for Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) in bridges, overlays, and other major infrastructure projects. While these are still valuable applications for UHPC, we want to shift our attention and expand your view on when UHPC is an ideal choice.
Blast-Resistant Concrete: How Using UHPC in Infrastructure Projects Saves Lives and Increases Security
Disturbing as it may be, security is something we now grapple with on a daily basis. Protection from both intruders and blasts have now become part of the planning and design process in many infrastructure projects, from buildings to bridges and beyond.
Proprietary Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC): What is It?
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Head-to-Head: Cor-Tuf UHPC vs. Conventional UHPC
Cor-Tuf UHPC is a proprietary UHPC mix that overcomes all of the barriers associated with conventional UHPC products. It can be mixed, transported, and poured just as you would traditional concrete—even using the same machinery. But what does this mean for your next concrete project? Are there additional benefits to choosing Cor-Tuf UHPC over a conventional UHPC mix?
A Lasting Bond: Ultra-High Performance Concrete and Steel Reinforcement
The global Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) market is expected to reach $1.9 billion by 2025 as it grows in popularity. One of the many ways UHPC is transforming the concrete and construction industries is its exceptional bonding quality. This is being put to good use in steel-reinforced concrete, with UHPC drastically increasing the life of the product.
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Cor-Tuf UHPC: The Most Contractor-Friendly UHPC for Bridge Closure Projects and Beyond
As we continue to complete more projects with our proprietary Ultra-High Performance Concrete mix design, we are thrilled to see that Cor-Tuf UHPC continues to meet and even exceed our expectations. In our latest project, we demonstrated the advantages of using Cor-Tuf UHPC in a typical bridge closure project.
