No-fines concrete is obtained by eliminating the fine material sand, from the normal concrete mix.

The single-sized coarse aggregates are surrounded and held together by a thin layer of cement paste giving strength of concrete.
The advantages of this type of concrete are: lower density; lower cost due to lower cement content; lower thermal conductivity relatively low drying shrinkage; no segregation and capillary movement of water; and better insulating characteristics than conventional concrete because of the presence of large voids. Your third party accredited supplier of ready-mixed concrete will ensure you are provided with the correct no-fines concrete suitable for your requirements, working to EN206: BS8500 the European and UK standards for concrete.

No-fines concrete

Roller-compacted concrete

Roller-compacted concrete is a durable paving material that is capable of withstanding heavy loads. It is now developing as a fast, economical construction method for dams, off-highway pavement projects, heavy-duty parking and storage areas, and as a base for conventional pavement. It is a stiff, no-slump concrete mixture with the consistency of damp gravel comprised of local aggregates or crushed recycled concrete, Portland cement, and water. The mixture is placed and roller compacted with the same commonly available equipment used for asphalt pavement construction. The process requires no forms, finishing, surface texturing, or joint sawing and sealing. Your third party accredited supplier of ready-mixed concrete will ensure you are provided with a concrete suitable for roller compacting, working to EN206: BS8500the European and UK standards for concrete.

Sprayed concrete
There are many applications where traditional formwork is not a suitable method of supporting concrete and so sprayed concretes can be used.

These applications include:

1. Shell roofs and domes 2. Retaining walls 3. Piled wall facings Bank vaults Tunnel linings Silo structures Blast proof structures

Diaphragm walls Water retaining structures such as sea and river walls; reservoirs and dams; aqueducts; swimming pools

Underground construction

Free form structures such as those seen in theme parks

Water-resistant concrete

Water-resistant concretes are impermeable to water and other fluids either above or below ground. They are high density concretes that incorporate fine particle cement replacements.

Self-compacting concrete (SCC)

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a relatively new product that sees the addition of superplasticiser and a stabiliser to the concrete mix to significantly increase the ease and rate of flow. By its very nature, SCC does not require vibration. It achieves compaction into every part of the mould or formwork simply by means of its own weight without any segregation of the coarse aggregate. Developed in Japan and Continental Europe, SCC is now being increasingly used in the UK where, apart from health and safety benefits, it offers faster construction times, increased workability and ease of flow around heavy reinforcement. Having no need for vibrating equipment spares workers from exposure to vibration. No vibration equipment also means quieter construction sites.
The fluidity of SCC ensures a high level of workability and durability whilst the rapid rate of placement provides an enhanced surface finish. SCC's overnight strengths typically reach 3040N/mm2 and two-day strengths can break the 100N/mm2 barrier which enable easier and more reliable demoulding. SCC is certainly the way forward for both insitu and precast concrete construction. The health and safety benefits and the improved construction and performance results make it a very attractive solution.

Modern methods of construction (MMC)

The concrete industry embraces innovation and modern methods of construction (MMC) by offering concrete solutions which can be used to reduce construction time and promote sustainable development, as well as offering cost savings.
Precast Flat Panel System Floor and wall units are produced off-site in a factory and erected on-site to form robust structures, ideal for all repetitive cellular projects. Panels can include services, windows, doors and finishes. Building envelope panels with factory fitted insulation and decorative cladding can also be used as load-bearing elements. This offers factory quality and accuracy, together with speed of erection on-site. 3D Volumetric Construction 3D Volumetric construction (also known as modular construction) involves the production of three-dimensional units in controlled factory conditions prior to transportation to site. Modules can be brought to site in a variety of forms, ranging from a basic structure to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed, all ready for assembly. The casting of modules uses the benefits of factory conditions to create service-intensive units where a high degree of repetition and a need for rapid assembly on-site make its use highly desirable. This modern method of construction offers the inherent benefits of concrete, such asthermal mass, sound and fire resistance, as well as offering factory quality and accuracy, together with speed of erection on-site.

Tunnel Form