Case stories

Marine structures

Marine structures are subject to an extremely aggressive environment. Mainly splash zones need special attention to ensure an acceptable lifetime for the construction as a whole. Formtex ensures a dense concrete cover to delay the ingress of aggressive elements significantly.

Container term., Hong Kong
Container term., Shekou, China
Container term., Yantin, China

Bridges and tunnels

Bridges, tunnels and other road constructions suffer from tough conditions. Normal concrete deteriorates as a result of de-icing salts, freeze/thaw conditions and other aggressive elements. Formtex provides the crucial first line of defence needed to ensure a decent lifetime of these constructions. Download case story

Bridge Parapets, Switzerland
La Garde Bridge, France

Sewage plants and settlement tanks

There are several things to consider regarding concrete for sewage plants and settlement tanks. The chemical as well as the mechanical resistance of the concrete is imperative, as the concrete face is in constant contact with the wastewater, and is jet-washed repeatedly. Download case story

Großglattbach, Germany

Drinking water tanks

For drinking water tanks mechanical resistance of the concrete is imperative, as the concrete face is jet-washed repeatedly. Also a void free surface free of all formoils is wanted, as micro organisms flourish in voids and feed on oils. Download case story

Chemnitz, Germany
Günzburg, Germany

Water reservoir, Hong Kong