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In contact with fire, the concrete behaves very well.
It has the highest fire-resistance classification (class) according to EN 13501-1: 2007 - A1: 2009. In most cases, the concrete does not require any fire protection additional because of its fire resistance built-in. It is a...
Let's see what are the three main types of concrete
In recent years there has been an increase in innovations and uses of the technology in various sectors. The new strength of the structure is given by the use of concrete and prestressed concrete, which have become conventional materials. The various types of Concrete...
The use of aggregates from the quarry to finished products
Every year, the industry of construction aggregates, head of the aggregates and mining such as crushed rock, gravel and sand produces billions and billions of euros of materials. In 2017, the total value of the aggregates extracted was higher at 17...
Different types and sizes of aggregates for concrete
Aggregates occupy 60 to 80% of the total volume of concrete. The aggregate may be natural, manufactured or recycled. Includes gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, concrete, recycled aggregates and geo-synthetic. For a good concrete mix, the...
The production of aggregates
The aggregate or aggregates, are essential raw materials used in the production of concrete and construction materials. In this article, we explain how they are produced. Step 1: extracting The extraction of alluvial materials can be...
What are aggregates?
GMP spa is engaged in the production of aggregates at the establishment of Collazzone in The aggregate, construction, or also known by the name of inert, is a broad category of particulate material grainy, coarse, used in construction , including...
The process of disposal of demolition waste
GMP spa is one of those companies, operating in Marsciano, entered in the national register of environmental managers When concrete structures are demolished or renovated, the recycling of concrete is a method increasingly common use. Once the concrete was...
Whose turn is it to deal with the disposal of construction waste?
Let's start by Legislative Decree 152/2006 “environmental Regulations” Said DL is the reference to be followed for the management of waste. According to this decree, the responsibility for disposing of construction waste is attributed to the producer of such waste. If...
Concrete: we analyze three types
From ancient days, to high-resistance through the concrete high-strength concrete, old concrete has been used since ancient times. The roman concrete adjust, for example, was formed by volcanic ash and hydrated lime. The...
Let's discover together the composition of the concrete
The choice of the mix depends on the need of the project both in terms of strength and appearance and in relation to local legislation and building codes. The design begins by determining the requirements of the concrete, These requirements shall take account of the...