Environment
Sustainable Construction
Reinforced concrete components are typically bulky and heavy. That is starting to change: components reinforced with carbon fiber are enabling entirely new forms and unprecedented lightness. At the same time, the environmental footprint of these structures is improving.Balcony slabs are usually made from reinforced concrete. On average, a typical slab measures two by five meters and is 30 centimeters thick, tipping the scales at around 7.5 metric tons—about as much as a small delivery truck. The supporting framework needs to ...
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