Repair of Post Tensioning Anchorage Zone of Box Girder System
(Project: Mumbai Coastal Road Project ) Poor concreting at the anchorage zone of one of the post-tension box segmental box girders had led to bursting during the stressing stage. Immediate repair was required for the fast-paced project. Reinforcement congestion at the
The role of UHPC in Column Retrofit Options
On a recent project in Mumbai, the 28-day concrete results were not achieved on a few columns. Concrete of 80 MPa strength were registering just about 55 MPa. The client had NDT tests conducted that reaffirmed the low strength of
Harnessing UHPC Columns for Efficient Space Utilization
The availability of space is a critical concern in architectural and urban design. Space optimization aids in enhancing the functionality of the available space to improve efficiency, comfort, and usability.Strategies such as reducing the size of concrete columns to increase
Exploring the Versatility of UHPC in Architecture and Interior Design
Beyond the structural capabilities, UHPC's aesthetic potential is equally compelling. Sleek sections, smooth surface finish, and pigmentation capabilities make UHPC an ideal choice for both contemporary and traditional architectural contexts.UHPC's ability to be cast into complex molds enables the creation
UHPC overlay to strengthen Railway Over Bridge (RoB)
(Project: Dedicated Freight Corridor, RoB Saphale near Mumbai) The bridge deck of RoB at Saphale, a part of the Dedicated Freight Corridor system connecting Mumbai to Delhi, was designed for 40 MPa grade concrete. Upon construction of the deck, the top
Quick Decision Making with UHPC Saves the Wedding Day!!
Mumbai metropolitan area’s suburban hoteliers, GCC Hotel and Club, are well known for hosting wedding banquets. With growth in business post Covid, they decided to build an additional twelve-storey tower adjoining their existing towers. The bottom-most storey was planned as
GCC Clubhouse – UHPC Beams, Mira Road, Mumbai
A long but sweet wait comes to a beautiful end. 8.4 m long Reinforced UHPC I-beams (non-prestressed) cast 6 months backs are finally being erected. A total of 84 beams were cast for the New Club House project of GCC
“Residential Bungalow” project at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
One more feat for UHPC India Pvt. Ltd. The first Bungalow in the country has come up with Ultra High-Performance Concrete. Located at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, the bungalow is 5000 square feet, two storey structure where UHPC has been abundantly
Govardhan Eco-village (near Mumbai)
India’s first Long-Span UHPC beam in Buildings The clients ran into a problem when their 3 storey educational building reached the floor below the terrace. They figured that they will need to eliminate 3 internal columns at the top floor to