3d-Radar AS
Klæbuveien
196B
NO-7037
Trondheim
Tel: +47 72 89 32 00
Fax: +47 72 89 23 01
Contact
name: Eirik Svendsen / Jacopo Sala
3d-Radar offer advanced ground
penetrating radars for high-resolution subsurface mapping. The innovative
ground penetrating radar generates high-resolution 3-dimensional images of
buried objects and natural interface layers down to 2-3 metres depth. By using
a 2.4 meter wide electronically scanning ultra-wideband antenna array, the
GeoScope collects data much faster than the traditional GPR surveying methods.
The GeoScope TM GPR system can be
connected to different antenna arrays. This is a multi-purpose 3D GPR system
suitable for many applications. The system can easily be configured for
anything between fast road surveys at 90 km/h (55 Mph) and high-resolution
utility mapping or bridge deck concrete inspection at low speed.
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Allied Associates Geophysical Ltd
(AAGL)
Concept
House
8 The
Townsend Centre
Tel: +44 (0) 1582
606 999
Fax: +44 (0) 1582 606 991
norman@allied-associates.co.uk
Contact
name: Norman Bell
AAGL are agents
for Geophysical Survey Systems Inc (GSSI), world leaders in the manufacture of
Ground Probing Radar systems. With offices in the
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BASF Construction Chemicals (
Tel: 0161 794 7411
Fax: 0161 727 8881
Contact name: Ian Wilson, Marketing
Manager
Prestigious new-build and
refurbishment projects rely on materials from BASF Construction Chemicals for
performance and durability, from composite strengthening systems and cathodic
protection to sealants, coatings, concrete repair materials and grouts.
Under the Thoro brand, BASF
Construction Chemicals has developed its own unique, patented, spray applied,
polymer modified, conductive, cementitious anode, Thoro CP Anode 60. Based upon
a specially formulated, polymer modified, sprayed cementitious mortar the
impressed anodic current is efficiently and evenly distributed over the whole
surface of the structure to be protected.
BASF’s exciting new generation of concrete
repair mortars with outstanding characteristics - EmacoR Nanocrete - is. proven
to exceed all the technical requirements of European Norm EN 1504, guaranteeing
performance levels by providing reference to identification and performance
tests for a standardised approach to the design and execution of concrete
repairs. The improved cementitious Nano-structures of Nanocrete improve the
properties of the hardened mortar, giving durability and technical performance.
BASF's systems for structural faults
and repairs include MBRACER composite strengthening systems. More than simply
an economical, field-proven technology for structural strengthening, MBRACER
provides single source support from specification through to completion.
MBRACER offers superior strength and
resistance to corrosion while being aesthetically unobtrusive, and causes
little disruption during installation. Reinforcements are made of
uni-directional (UD) fabrics and tows of fibres of pultruded plates for which
all the reinforcing fibres are in the same direction. This gives the required
additional tensile strength and stiffness in the same direction as those
already provided by the steel reinforcing bars inside the concrete.
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Bridge design &
engineering
Hemming
Group Ltd
Tel:
0207 973 4697
h.russell@hgluk.com
Contact
Name: Helena Russell, Editor
The
leading magazine for the international bridge industry. Every issue of Bridge
design & engineering (Bd&e) looks at the latest news, project reports,
interviews, and technical/application features from around the world. Bd&e is
essential reading for anyone who finances, plans, designs, builds, maintains,
operates or owns bridges.'
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Cintec International Ltd
Cintec House
11 Gold Tops,
Tel: +44 (0) 1633 246614
Fax: +44 (0) 1633 246110
Contact name: John Brooks
Cintec International Ltd based in Newport South Wales was formed
in 1984 to take advantage of a newly patented anchoring and reinforcing system
of that name. The system is ideal in providing a discrete and effective method
of structural stabilisation for a diverse range of applications including civil
engineering,
Whilst the basic concept behind the system is simple, the
engineering advantages over the other traditional methods are enormous. It
provides the engineer greater flexibility of design enabling him to adopt the
most effective solution to the structural problem he is faced with.
Cintec provides a worldwide service through Cintec
The product range has expanded to include sub-divisions that offer
turnkey packages, including engineering and contracting, to the client.
These include:
·
Archtec for assessment and strengthening of
bridges.
·
Seistec for assessment and strengthening of
structures to resist earthquakes
·
Blastec to strengthen structures to resist bomb
and blast explosions.
·
Waterwall, our latest addition to the blast
protection range is gives rapid protection against improvised explosive devices
including mitigation of dirty bombs.
Clients include individuals, local authorities & government
departments, the services, corporations, transport authorities & utilities.
Projects range from
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CNS
Farnell Ltd
Elstree Business Centre
Borehamwood WD6 1RX
Tel: +44 (0)208 238 6900
Fax: +44 (0)208 238 6901
Contact: Cliff Eaton, Sales Office
Manager
Our concrete testing products
include the PUNDIT 7, and PUNDITplus ultrasonic pulse velocity instruments
(along with the worlds’ most comprehensive range of accessories) for the
integrity testing of concrete. For concrete cover and corrosion assessment, the
SCHOLAR range (including a combined logging cover meter and half-cell potential
meter) plus a choice of
We also offer a range of road
surface roughness assessment instruments and a range of products for soil load
bearing capacity measurement.
For road surface assessment, the
Rolling Straight Edge is widely used in the
Soil testing products are the Soil
Assessment Cone Penetrometer and the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer. Both of these
provide results which correlate well with in-situ
We are accredited to
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The Concrete Society
Riverside
House
4 Meadows
Business Park
Station
Approach
Blackwater
Camberley GU17 9AB
UK
Tel: +44(0)
1276 607140
Fax: +44(0)
1276 607141
Email: enquiries@concrete.org.uk
Contact name: Richard Day (Technical);
Paul Golden (Commercial)
The Concrete Society is an independent membership
organisation bringing together all those with an interest in concrete to:
·
encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience
across all disciplines
·
promote excellence in design, construction,
appearance and performance
·
encourage innovation
Established
in 1966, The Society offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services
to the industry including a long list of industry-leading publications
available both in hard copy through www.concretebookshop.com
and online together with flourishing magazines and the world class resources of
a centre for information services – all developed using the considerable
knowledge of extensive specialist staff expertise.
Unique
in the construction industry the Concrete Advisory Service provides prompt,
impartial technical advice on concrete and related matters. The service
primarily supports corporate members of the Society and offers advice by phone
or email and also provides site visits for any on-site problems.
Additionally
the Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete Association (GRCA) was incorporated as a
special sector interest group of The Concrete Society in 2005 and the Institute
of Concrete Technology (ICT) was incorporated as the professional development
and education wing of The Concrete Society in 2007.
Membership
remains at the heart of The Concrete Society and continues to be developed
bringing enhanced products and services to the multitude of members whose
livelihood revolves around concrete and bringing valuable benefits to both you
and your organization. To find out more about membership of The Concrete
Society including membership of GRCA and ICT please contact us: +44 (0) 1276
607146 or email membership@concrete.org.uk
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Elsevier
Ltd
The Boulevard
Kidlington
Oxford OX5 1GB
UK
Tel: +44 (0)
1865 843700
Fax: +44 (0) 1865 843987
n.blatchford@elsevier.com
Contact names: Noel Blatchford (Ms),
Publishing Editor, and Keith Lambert, Publisher, Civil and Computational
Engineering,
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific,
technical and medical information products and services. Working in partnership
with the global science and health communities, Elsevier’s 7,000 employees in
over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books
per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products,
such as ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com/),
MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com/),
Scopus (http://www.info.scopus.com/),
bibliographic databases, and online reference works.
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Freyssinet
Ltd
Telford TF3 3DE
UK
Tel 01952 201 901
info@freyssinet.co.uk
Contact name:
Gary Price
Our main activity in the UK is in the structural
refurbishment sector, where we undertake activities including concrete repairs,
plate bonding, carbon fibre strengthening as well as more traditional
activities such as bridge jacking, bearing replacement and installation of
cathodic protection systems. We also undertake structural improvements and
continue to be employed by clients such as the Highways Agency, BAA and most
local authorities.
Freyssinet Ltd is involved throughout the entirety of
projects adding value utilising innovative design, examining alternative
construction methods, alternative engineering solutions, equipment supply and
direct works implementation. Our engineering contractor culture guarantees
viable and durable solutions that use insight and expertise to address the
constraints and opportunities pertaining to each situation.
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Geophysical
Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI)
Tel: 1-603-893-1109
(for US customers) 1-800-524-3011
Fax: 1-603-889-3984
GSSI is the world leader in the development and manufacture of ground
penetrating radar (GPR) systems and electromagnetic induction instruments (EM).
GSSI’s leadership in subsurface imaging equipment began with our
creation of the first commercial GPR system, called Subsurface Interface Radar
(SIR® Systems), and that leadership continues with the current innovations,
such as our new 2600 MHz antenna, and dedication of our superior technical
staff. GSSI now provides the widest range of GPR and EM equipment available, covering
all applications from utility location to high-speed highway and railroad data
collection. No other GPR manufacturer offers this wide range of products.
We provide our customers high quality
services and tools to solve their subsurface detection problems. GSSI also
manufactures custom equipment for companies who need to solve specific issues,
and our technology is sold globally through a worldwide network of
representatives.
For more information on our company and
products, please contact us at sales@geophysical.com or visit www.geophysical.com
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Helifix Ltd
Tel: 020
8735 5200
Fax: 020 8735 5201
Contact:
Fred Paterson
Modern Methods of Masonry Repair
Structural
repair specialist, Helifix Ltd, has engineered a comprehensive range of
innovative, high performance stainless steel masonry repair and reinforcement
systems that sympathetically and cost-effectively overcome all commonly
occurring structural faults. Specially
developed concealed installation techniques enable Helifix products, individually or in combination, to
restore structural integrity to existing masonry, avoiding disruptive and
expensive taking down and rebuilding.
Effective
in bricks, blocks, stone and timber, they have been successfully employed on all types of masonry structures, from houses and
tower blocks to churches, bridges and tunnels. Due to their sympathetic
non-disruptive nature, they are particularly well suited to historic or listed
buildings and are approved by English Heritage and Network Rail. All
products are manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 quality assured standards at
Helifix’s own UK factory and are durable, reliable, easily installed and
flexible enough to accommodate normal building movement. They have been
independently tested, approved and used successfully worldwide, providing
significant benefits compared to traditional repair methods in terms of time
and cost savings, aesthetic appearance and minimal disturbance to both the
structural fabric and buildings’ occupants.
A
comprehensive support service, including site surveys, designed repairs by
in-house engineers, product and specification advice and complete technical
back-up, also provides full cover under Helifix’s professional indemnity
insurance. All products are available direct from Helifix or via local
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Holequest Ltd
Galashiels TD1 2DA
Tel: 01896-752295
Fax: 01896-751515
Contact name: A J “Sandy” Batchelor
Holequest Limited is a specialist
geotechnical contractor, incorporated as a company in 1974,
with a purpose to undertake ground investigation and associated geotechnical
works, then expanded into providing private water supply systems, generally
from sinking borehole wells. Upon
receiving requests Holequest provide foundation services and solutions to
geotechnical problems over a range of structural problems for bridges, housing,
factories etc, requiring solutions to settlement, general remedial works and
structural strengthening.
Whereupon Holequest Ltd expanded into providing an
all-in service covering investigation, design and construction to assist in
resolving clients’ problems, covering the design and construction of remedial
and new works, involving mini-piling, underpinning, rock and soil anchoring,
structural tying, grouting and pressure pointing. Due to the advances in Geothermal Technology
in 2006 Holequest Ltd expanded into providing boreholes for Geothermal Heating
Systems.
Holequest Ltd own the land and premises at Galashiels, from
where we operate over a large geographical area, which includes all of Scotland
and the North of England, from as far north as Haroldswick in Shetland to South
Yorkshire in England.
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IDS
Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A
Via Sterpulino No 20
56121 Pisa
Italy
Tel: +39-050-9671-11
Fax: +39-050-9671-21
Contact name: Paolo Farina
IDS
INGEGNERIA DEI SISTEMI spa designs and manufactures Ground Penetrating Radar
(GPR), offering the most advanced multi-channel, multi-frequency systems
available on the market. IDS was the first to introduce the array concept to
GPR technology, permitting the 3D reconstruction of underground images.
Moreover, IDS designs and manufactures also the unique IBIS Ground Based
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (GBInSAR) for the sub-millimetric
measurement of land and structural movements. IDS develops the complete
technology both hardware and software.
The
GeoRadar division has developed by exploiting core company know-how in Radar
System analysis and design and Applied Electromagnetics to create innovative
Radar Systems for applications in remote, non-destructive fields of
investigation such as:
- civil and structural
engineering
- geology, geophysics and the
environment
- archeology and cultural
heritage
- public security and law
enforcement
IDS GPR and
GBInSAR systems are being successfully commercialised on international markets
by using a network of distributors and subsidiaries among which are IDS (UK),
IDS
IDS GPR
products are currently commercially operated in Europe (
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Inspectahire
Instrument Co. Ltd
Units 10
– 12 Whitemyres Business Centre
Aberdeen AB16 6HQ
Scotland
Tel: +44
1224 789692
Fax: +44
1224 789462
enquiries@inspectahire.com
www.gadgetserver.com/customers/ihire
Contact name: Caileen Forrester
Inspectahire is the established
leader as the provider of fibreoptic, camera and monitoring technology,
including borescopes and NDT technology to the Civil Engineering and
Maintenance Industry.
We HIRE instruments to engineers
wishing to undertake their own surveys or provide 3 rd Party Inspections – our
staff are qualified engineers, abseilers, visual inspectors.
We have investigated the reasons for
water ingress through flat roofs, breaks in underfloor heating, the condition
of chimneys, for the presence of dust in HVAC ducts, finding the location of
water and gas mains both underground and in building, through to using
thermography for checking poor insulation, energy surveys and presence of
wildlife in structures..
We have
worked on many structures from the new build houses through to the
·
We provide rigid endoscopes for tendon ducts, wall or
cladding panel void surveys, e.g.16mm dia x 1200mm long
·
We provide Waterproof Zoom cameras, ideal for shaft, large
void and chamber inspection, being pan and tilt mountable with illumination –
i.e. without risking man entry
·
For drainage - pipe
cameras from as small as 25mm diameter
·
Have the ability to go round bends with steerable tractor
mounted pan & tilt, camera in as small as 4” to Large diameter Culverts
·
Have long video probe technology – 6mm diameter x 16m long, for example for longer bridge box
sections
We can
undertake laser scanning of void spaces and tunnels to ascertain their true
dimensions and the nature of them and will be demonstrating this capability.
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Kongsberg Maritime Ltd
Campus
1
Tel:
01224 226500
Fax: 01224 226598
Contact name: Drew Cullinane
KONGSBERG - an advanced
technology corporation
Kongsberg
Maritime Ltd is part of an internationally-oriented corporation with 4200
employees in more than 25 countries. Kongsberg Maritime
Introduction:
As part of the
group Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. was formed in 1973 to design and manufacture
underwater acoustic equipment. Today the Company supplies a range of products
for various applications. Ongoing research and development has ensured the
Company's position as a world-leader in high-resolution sonar systems, and
acoustic technology.
MS 1071 SCANNING SONAR: BRIDGE PIER INSPECTION
Operational success of
the scanning sonar means a host of possibilities exist in support of marine
oriented, civil engineering projects.
Numerous bridges, dams
and tunnels are reaching the age where the condition of submerged sections of
the structures is being questioned some have not been inspected since their
construction.
Solution:
Tests proved that the Kongsberg scanning sonar system would
detect irregularities on a flat concrete surface. The sonar test returns
indicated that construction joints and spaulling were easily detected using
this method. Profiles were then generated to quantify the image data, and
determine the amount of sediment erosion adjacent to the bridge abutment.
Further information on the MS1071
Hi-resolution scanning sonar and related Kongsberg underwater camera and
acoustic products can be obtained by contacting Colin Jaffrey or Drew Cullinane
at Kongsberg Maritime
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Outokumpu Stainless Ltd
Long Products
ASR Rod
Mill
Tel: +44 114 261
5235
Fax: +44
114 242 2152
john.duffy@outokumpu.com
www.outokumpu.com
Contact: John M
Duffy, General Manager, Commercial-Long Products (mobile: +44 773 407 2431)
Outokumpu is an international stainless steel company. Our vision is to become
the undisputed number one in stainless, with success based on operational
excellence.
Outokumpu
operates in some 30 countries and employs 8 000 people. In 2007, the Group's
sales were EUR 6.9 billion, of which some 95% was generated outside
Our plants in
Outokumpu's Long Products Business Unit comprises the 500ktpy SMACC meltshop
and ASR wire rod mill in Sheffield, England, a billet and bar rolling mill in
Degerfors, Sweden and the bar manufacturing facilities of OS Bar in Richburg,
SC, USA. Products include billet and bloom for both internal processing
and external sale, wire rod for supply as feedstock to external wire, bar and
fastener manufacturers, as well as a full range of cold drawn and hot
rolled/peeled bar products, encompassing shapes as well as standard rounds.
Stainless steel rebar is currently manufactured in Sheffield, with plans to
further develop capabilities in the
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Physical Acoustics Ltd
Over
Cambridge CB24 5QE
UK
Tel: 01954 231 612
Fax : 01954 231 102
Contact
Name - Jon Watson
Physical Acoustics Ltd, part of the
worldwide Mistras Group, provide a wide variety of material testing, inspection
and structural monitoring services to engineers and over the last 10 years
we have seen exceptional growth in demand. The Mistras Group now has over 40
offices in over 15 countries worldwide.
Physical Acoustics provide unique
assessment services for reinforced concrete structures, post tension
structures, suspension bridges, half joints, hinge joints, bearings, steel
bridges and offshore platforms. Our techniques can detect and quantifying steel
fatigue and cracking, concrete corrosion and microfracture, wire break and
bearing deterioration.
Our services assist bridge and structure
owners to identify real problems on their structures or to provide confidence
in structural health. We specialise in short term
assessments for most structures with long term monitoring solutions for higher
risk assets.
We carry out Acoustic Emission, strain,
vibration, displacement, rotation and temperature monitoring. Our inspection
capabilities include ultrasonic’s (including manual A scan, TOFD, automated
C-scan thickness mapping, shear wave), eddy current, ACFM, Impact Echo (for
concrete flaws and cracking).
As well as being a service provider, we
manufacture in house our own structural monitoring systems customised to your specific application. For further information see our websites
at www.pacuk.co.uk
and www.pacndt.com.
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Sensors & Software Inc.
Tel: +1-800-267-6013
Fax: +1-905-624-8909
Contact
name: Dr Peter Annan
Sensors & Software Inc., recognized worldwide as the
leading manufacturer of cutting edge ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems,
sells and rents a wide range of subsurface imaging products.
Our ConquestTM systems are designed for quick
evaluation of concrete. ConquestTM
delivers fast, real-time imaging for people who need to evaluate, drill or cut
structures on the spot. Locate rebar,
conduits, post-tension cables and reinforcing wire mesh easily and transfer
data to a PC for further enhancement or inclusion in reports.
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Strainstall UK Ltd
Midsomer Norton
Bath BA3 4BE
Tel: 01761 414939
Fax: 01761 416655
Contact: Matthew Anderson
Strainstall are structural monitoring
and testing specialists. We provide various systems and services to help
engineers better understand the performance of structures.
Typically we use a variety of sensor
technologies and are involved in the measurement and presentation of data
related to strain, displacement, inclination (tilt), temperature, environmental
conditions, acceleration (vibration).
The information obtained is often
required to assist in the assessment of a structure, and may be used in
conjunction with clients’ finite element models.
We also design and provide automated
systems, for long-term unattended monitoring of structural behaviour. These can
have with their own power supplies (solar panels, fuel cells) and are generally
fitted with a cellular modem, enabling remote communications. The data can be
downloaded from site automatically and presented in the form of regular reports
or displayed on our secure website.
In support of our work in the bridge
engineering sector, we have recently launched Crackfirst™ into the market. This
device is suitable for steel structures, and monitors fatigue life usage.
Usually
working through consulting engineers or main contractors, we have undertaken
many projects on highway and railway bridges. Recently these have included
extensive instrumentation and load testing for
Our testing
work for the building sector includes load testing of floor slabs, monitoring
during structural alterations and vibration studies, all to the relevant
standards as required. We also provide
geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems.
TAM
International UK Ltd
Beaver Centre
Great
Woodford Halse
Daventry NN11 3DP
UK
Tel:
01327 260646
Fax 01327 262522
sales@tam.uk.com
Contact name
Lawrence Halls
Leaders in specialist chemicals for waterproofing, leak sealing, repair
and protection for the construction & building industry.
We specialize in new build, repair and structural rehabilitation across a
full range of substrates (concrete, steel and brick) along with products for
geo-technical applications.
Sealing - Bonding - Ground Stabilizing - Grouting - Coating - Repairing
With over 25 years experience serving
the construction industry we can support all your needs:
Manufacturing - Product Supply -
Consulting - Technical Support - Equipment Supply
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The Kings Buildings
Tel: 0131-650 5721
Fax: 0131-452 8596
Contact names: Mike Forde or Antonis Giannopoulos
We specialize in NDT using radar (GPR), sonics and
ultrasonics, impact-echo and infrared thermography.
We also specialize in Expert Witness work
www.GprMax.org is
the world’s most widely used “free to download” GPR simulation software –
contact Antonis Giannopoulos.
Utsi Electronics Ltd
Sarek
Harston
Cambridge CB22 7NZ
UK
Tel: +44
(0)1223 874318
Fax: + 44 (0)1223 874332
enquiries@utsielectronics.co.uk
Contact Name: Vincent Utsi, Erica Utsi
Utsi Electronics Ltd is an
innovative
The Groundvue GPRs use twin arrayed
antennas to reduce noise and clutter. They make optimum use of the frequency
spectrum to produce an optimal signal to noise ratio, resulting in better depth
penetration for the same frequency of antenna. Groundvue GPRs comply fully with
current European legislation.
GPRs are available for purchase or
hire and we can field experienced survey teams or recommend a reliable survey
client. The company provides training in GPR techniques, both for beginners and
for more experienced users, including crack depth detection.
Specialist design and research work
is carried out in collaboration with
Weber
Dickens House
Flitwick MK45 5BY
UK
Tel. 01525
718877
Fax. 01525 718988
Contact Name: Mira Popovic
As a recognised manufacturer and innovator of easy to apply
products in the facades, tile fixing and construction mortars markets, Weber is
a leading player in the construction products industry.
Weber makes easy to apply mortars for structural
strengthening, precision grouting, anchoring and fixing, bedding and concrete
construction & repair.
structural
strengthening
Weber are the suppliers of weber.tec force structural
strengthening solutions utilising composite fibre technology for maintaining
and improving concrete buildings, bridges, columns, decks, culverts and
retaining walls. The process allows structural modifications to be made
including removal of columns, walls and forming openings in floors, provides
increased load capacity and repair to the fabric with improved serviceability,
reduced deflection and impact resistance
Precision
Grouting
For
bridges, highways, airports, harbours, railways, utilities
Serves all conditions where critical load transference is required and in
industrial applications where high performance bedding of machinery is
essential.
Weber precision grouts have low volume change characteristics
allowing for the complete filling of joints, homogenous, high strength and
chemically resistant.
Commercial
Flooring
Fast
curing self-levelling and smoothing polymer modified, heavy duty floor
solutions for commercial and industrial installations which can be pump applied
or hand layed to suit site conditions.
Pavement
repair and highway ironwork bedding
Cement,
ready-mixed and special adhesives, grouting and levelling compounds, specialist
systems and other ancillary products for repair and bedding.
Construction
and Repair Products
Weber manufactures an extensive
range of specialist polyester resin based, epoxy resin based and cement based
construction and repair products for concrete structures.