Leading in construction with non-metallic reinforcement.
Leading in construction with nonmetallic reinforcement Textile-reinforced concrete is the technology of the future. Reinforcements made of carbon or AR-glass do not corrode, offer flexible design, have high tensile strength and are significantly lighter than steel. solidian is the pioneer in a time when lightweight construction is finding its way into the world of concrete. With a comprehensive product program, unique in-house production depth and an integrated approach to technical consulting and service, solidian is assuming a leading role in innovation, technology and know-how for this emerging market. solidian products stand for economical and safe construction and they have impressed a growing number of today s users from the fields of precast concrete, architecture, civil engineering and rehabilitation. solidian s team of experts offers consulting services addressing questions and alternatives for textile reinforced concrete applications as well as on-site support. Production takes place at the company headquarters in Albstadt, Germany and in Karlovac, Croatia.
Safely the best choice As the exclusive manufacturer of currently every applicable combination of materials for textile reinforcement, solidian can guarantee the optimum solution for every area of application. Our product range reaches from grid reinforcements to reinforcing bars and on to an assortment of technical accessories. solidian s technology combines optimal fiber material with an adapted impregnation process and application-specific shaping in order to realize customer and construction-specific requirements for product form, manageability and strength. All of our glass and carbon fiber reinforcements, thus, have been developed in-house and our production processes are thoroughly tested by our experts. solidian products are available as planar reinforcements in all desired variations in sheet form up to 1.2 m x 5.0 m as well as in rolled form. Of course, they are also available as shaped reinforcements in any desired geometry up to free form reinforcements. This opens up any number of novel possibilities for architects and designers. solidian offers planar reinforcements, shaped structures like circular crosssections, U-shaped profiles or free form reinforcements as well as reinforcing bars.
Service for successful applications solidian supports customers from the initial idea to feasibility studies up to the finished structure. To accomplish this, our engineering department gives practical and administrative support in every stage of the project. Structural quality is our highest priority. Thus, our support begins with individual feasibility studies guaranteeing the optimum technical and economic choice for the construction. On this constructions in a short and efficient way. In addition we determine material properties and give support in material development and concrete formulations. basis, we offer structural analyses supported by the latest software and based on our expert s knowledge. Textile-reinforced concrete components are designed with the help of many years of practical and theoretical experience by our non-metallic reinforcement experts. But that s not enough: Our own concrete laboratory allows us experimental investigations for the customers Even while keeping track of the details of your textile-reinforced concrete components, our technical office always keeps an overview on the entire process from the initial idea up to the finished construction and provides assistance with any questions concerning non-metallic reinforcements.
Static and dynamic analyses, dimensioning and product testing in the concrete laboratory our technical office provides comprehensive support.
Designing with creative shapes Textile reinforcement offers a level of design freedom never before possible with concrete. Now, many architectural concepts are not only imaginable but also possible. Non-corrosive reinforcements require significantly less concrete cover, resulting in lighter and thinner concrete components that still retain a sufficient bearing capacity. This opens up a broad range of possible new applications for innovative architecture, facade engineering and even the design of public spaces, garden and landscape construction as well as concrete furniture design. solidian reinforcements can be custom-made from 2D or 3D grids and then hardened with impregnations, thus allowing novel geometries to be realized in concrete. Products designed using textilereinforced concrete: Creative interior and exterior furnishings.
More than just a pretty exterior The advantages of textile-reinforced concrete are especially significant for prefabricated components and in facade engineering: A major reduction in thickness and weight results in numerous impacts that ensure an economic and ecological construction. Less concrete means lower material costs during production, but the secondary impacts are even more noticeable: Transport costs are noticeably reduced, the lighter precast parts are easier to handle and, finally, the inner floor space of the building is increased when much thinner facades And the use of textile reinforcements pays off in the long run as well: Maintenance and repair costs are cut because textile-reinforced concrete does not corrode. Facades retain their aesthetics, remain attractive and, above all, are functionally flawless. or wall elements are being built. Textile-reinforced concrete has a wide range of applications: From prefabricated elements for facades to sandwich panels, textile reinforcements are economically unbeatable.
The new path in light construction With textile-reinforced concrete, architects can now go in entirely new directions. solidian supports creative planners, developers and concrete builders from the initial idea and develops new ways in concrete construction with them. Creativity with concrete was never so easy. Thick concrete covers are a thing of the past: Only 10-15 mm are necessary for a safe construction. Furthermore, textile reinforcements achieve tension stresses of more than 3,000 MPa and, in order to achieve a sound design, solidian reinforcements are produced with a completely novel technical process that allows for custommade reinforcements. Our experts are there from the very beginning with technical consultation based on practical experience. 3500 3000 2500 2000 b) a) a) Carbon + Epoxy resin b) Carbon + Styrene butadiene resin c) AR glass + Epoxy resin d) AR glass + Styrene butadiene resin e) Steel-reinforced concrete Steel-reinforced concrete Textile-reinforced concrete Textile strength [MPa] 1500 1000 500 0 0 5 Stretching [ ] c) d) e) 10 15 20 25 C nom 40 mm C nom 10-15 mm Reinforcements made from carbon or AR-glass are far ahead of steelreinforced concrete with more than six times higher strength. Non-metallic reinforcements require significantly less concrete cover.
Sustainably superior Textile-reinforced concrete pays off. High costs for maintenance and rehabilitation are cut by using non-corroding reinforcements from solidian. Plus, textile reinforcements are especially durable and environmentally sound. solidian reinforcements can actually be recycled and, if need be, used again. With solidian, unsightly concrete spalling and corrosion damage is a thing of the past. In addition, due to a reduction in consequent costs, solidian is even helpful for bridge building or maritime applications, where de-icing salt or maritime water is very demanding on materials. Also, foot and bicycle bridges can do without an expensive and maintenance-intensive surface protection layer. Despite the lightness of glass and carbon reinforcements, they boast a tensile strength up to six times higher than steel-reinforced concrete.
The world s first concrete bridge entirely made with carbon reinforcements and without any steel reinforcement or prestressing inside the concrete. The longest textile-reinforced concrete bridge in the world.
Unbeatable for rehabilitation, textile reinforcements provide long-term protection for chloride-stressed components like bridge decks. In addition, expensive surface protection systems become unnecessary.
Investments that pay off Retrofitting concrete with textile reinforcements in the rehabilitation and repair sector pays off and upgrades structural concrete in an economical way. The long life span of solidian products makes subsequently reinforcing and replacing steel, respectively, with non-corroding product solutions a very worthwhile investment. Reduced weight and easier handling significantly reduces personnel and material costs during renovation the result is a safe and durable solution. The from this: For example, the heavy demands on bridges and tunnels and the associated consequent costs make solidian products especially attractive to public sector authorities. Both, the durability of the textile reinforcement layer and the lack of extra measures like surface protection systems save a significant amount of money. road construction sector, in particular, can profit
ETICS (external thermal insulation composite systems) well beyond the standard Grids and accessories from solidian are high-tech building products with a wide variety of interior and exterior applications. solidian offers a broad range of products, from flat or rolled products and corner angle mesh up to profiles and anchors. In the process, we keep our production exceptionally flexible in order to respond to customer-specific requirements. As a particular protection against mechanical impacts or shocks, our ETICS solutions are produced with universal meshes and offer a large variety of alkali-resistant glass fiber products in our standard range. solidian has glass fiber reinforcements for durable and high-value ETICS solutions.
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