Title:
Thin Concrete Panels Deliver Durability and Beauty
Author(s):
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
33
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
35-37
Keywords:
tendons, stainless steel, cladding, rigging
DOI:
Date:
10/1/2011
Abstract:
The Arcis Corporation manufactures thin concrete panels that are prestressed longitudinally and transversely using stainless steel wire rope tendons. Because the tendons are highly resistant to corrosion, Arcis panels can be fabricated with remarkably thin sections—as little as 5/8 in. (16 mm). The bonded tendons provide about 200 to 325 psi (1.4 to 2.2 MPa) effective prestress in the concrete, so panels have high strength, resilience, and durability. And, these thin sections can be cast in an infinite variety of colors and textures.