Methods & Materials panel presentation

Ultra High Performance Concrete

Utilizing UHPC in Faรงade Design

Ultra High Performance Concrete Characteristics Compressive Strength 25,000 to 30,000 psi Flexural Strength up to 6,000 psi Direct Tension up to 1,450 psi Ductility Greater capacity to deform and support flexural and tensile loads, even after initial cracking.

Abrasion Resistance Similar to natural rock Impermeability Almost no carbonation or penetration of chlorides.

COMPACT GRADATION

Pre-Stressed

Reinforced Concrete

Steel

Sand Cement Quartz Silica Fume Fibers (PVA or Steel)

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UHPC – Project Typology

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Architecture - Facades § §

Flat 3D

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Brise Soleil Louvers

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Infrastructure

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Repair & Protection

- Structural § § § §

Roofs Columns Mullions Curtain Wall

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Faรงade Systems

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Envel Flat Panel Facade

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Rainscreen System

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Envel Flat Panel Facade

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Rainscreen System

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Structural Elements & Screens

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MUCEM Perforated Brise Soleil, Columns, Pedestrian Bridge

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MUCEM Perforated Brise Soleil, Columns, Pedestrian Bridge

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Perforated Brise Soleil

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Columns

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MUCEM Perforated Brise Soleil, Columns, Pedestrian Bridge •

384 UHPC panels that cover a total area of 15,000m2 (49,213ft2).

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Each panel is 18 m2 [194 ft2] or 6m (19.6 ft) x 3m (9.8 ft)

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7cm (2.7 in) thickness for the roof panels and 10 cm (3.9 in) thickness for wall panels

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Dumbo Townhomes Louvers, 3D Panels Cast

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Dumbo Townhomes Louvers •

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28 UHPC panels that cover a total area of 8,650 ft2.

Each panel is 18 ft x 11 ft • •

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Ribs 10 in Back pan ¾ in

Ribs taper from 4 in to 1 ¼ in thick

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Liquid Wall Curtain Wall System – Prototype Design by Peter Arbour (RFR)

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New Innovation - 3D Spray Facade Barrier System •

Spray UHPC

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Confidential Pilot Project

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Utilizes integral ribs instead of secondary steel support

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Typology of UHPC Design An Evolving Facade Material

Flat Panels

Perforated Panels

3D Panels

Automated Flat Panels

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