While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), is creating a stir. UHPC has been used to build bridges and architectural façades around the world.
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Last month, Iowa State University (ISU), hosted the First International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-high-performance Concrete (UHPC).
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Resisting natural disasters and reducing environmental impacts are major challenges in the United States. During an average year, there are 10 tropical storms (six of which become hurricanes) and more than 1200 tornadoes touching down.
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Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) provides strength, ductility, durability, and aesthetic design flexibility while still being highly moldable and able to replicate texture, form, and shape.
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G8WAY DC is a new open-air, multi-use facility that demonstrates that precast ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a suitable material choice for challenging architectural elements that require attributes ranging from light weight and imperviousness to complex shapes.
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