University of Manchester
Parking bays outside The University of Manchester’s £60m Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) were chosen as a first demonstrator for outdoor performance of Concretene. The trial was funded and contracted by Nationwide Engineering.
This trial involved thinning of the slab, removal of anti-crack mesh and no expansion joints.
The slab has performed well after three years of weather-exposure and highway loading with no visible signs of wear.
- Heavy-goods parking bay slab
- 37% reduction in slab thickness
- No shrinkage or cracking
- Compressive strength +21% over design
- Est. CO2 saving = 3.8 tonnes
Performance data
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Date:02 Sep 2021
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Client:The University of Manchester
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Designer:HBPW Consulting
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Supplier:CEMEX