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6 Miracles made of concrete, but not for industrial floors
 
How polymers improve concrete floors
Possibilities today and prospects for the future - a pragmatic approach to the limitations of concretes


by Dipl.-Chem. Dr. Peter Seidler

5th International Colloquium Jan 21-23, 2003

6 Miracles made of concrete, but not for floors

In the research laboratories of the cement industry, concrete has not been given much attention as a material for industrial floors, even though elsewhere engineering miracles are possible with concrete, provided it is done properly. Numerous bridges and the "Troll" drilling platform in the North Sea have proved it over and over again.


Figure 2: An Eiffel-Tower of concrete, the "Troll" drilling platform, rising 472 m
Last Update: Jan 29, 2003   top next