The application fields of foamed concrete can be mainly divided in three separate fields:
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Block production
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Cast in situ
Pre Cast Elements
The foam concrete is cast directly into element moulds or casings made of metal. After the foamed concrete has set, the casing is removed and the light weight concrete element has to harden. This method is used for:
The foam concrete is cast directly into element moulds or casings made of metal. After the foamed concrete has set, the casing is removed and the light weight concrete element has to harden. This method is used for:
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Wall panels
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Ceiling panels
The very good insulation properties of foam concrete with low gross densities (high amount of air included) are highly appreciated in the construction of buildings. The low weight of these elements is especially useful for roofs and ceilings.
For walls and facades, foam concrete stones of different sizes are the most common application. They are as easy to handle and to work with as the well-known Ytong stones.
For walls and facades, foam concrete stones of different sizes are the most common application. They are as easy to handle and to work with as the well-known Ytong stones.
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LithoPore pre cast wall panels manufactured with LithoFoam foaming agent by Dr. Lucà & Partner.
Block Production
A common method in the field of foamed concrete is the block production. On the one hand the foamed concrete can be cast directly into cassette moulds with the final block dimensions on the other hand big blocks are manufactured and after the demoulding they can be sawed into the final block dimensions. The last procedure is reflecting Dr. Lucà und Partner´s LithoPore Block Concept.
A common method in the field of foamed concrete is the block production. On the one hand the foamed concrete can be cast directly into cassette moulds with the final block dimensions on the other hand big blocks are manufactured and after the demoulding they can be sawed into the final block dimensions. The last procedure is reflecting Dr. Lucà und Partner´s LithoPore Block Concept.
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Cast in Situ
Flooring
Foam concrete is very useful as additional layer in floors. Not only does it even out the floor level, it also considerably reduces the subsonic noises.
Foam concrete is very useful as additional layer in floors. Not only does it even out the floor level, it also considerably reduces the subsonic noises.
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LithoPore floor manufactured with LithoFoam foaming agent by Dr. Lucà & Partner.
Roofing
Especially in southern countries foamed concrete is used for flat roofs mainly for insulation purpose.
Especially in southern countries foamed concrete is used for flat roofs mainly for insulation purpose.
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LithoPore roof for insulation purpose manufactured with LithoFoam foaming agent by Dr. Lucà & Partner.
Substructure of streets
In road construction, foam concrete can be used as subgrade instead of or in addition to the common stone subgrade. This is particularly applicable on soft undergrounds.
In road construction, foam concrete can be used as subgrade instead of or in addition to the common stone subgrade. This is particularly applicable on soft undergrounds.
Holes and hollow spaces
Due to good flowing properties and low shear forces, foam concrete is very popular for filling and stabilizing tubes, shafts, tanks, wells, mines or any other hollow spaces with this low cost filling material. E.g. this procedure is used for mine filling
Due to good flowing properties and low shear forces, foam concrete is very popular for filling and stabilizing tubes, shafts, tanks, wells, mines or any other hollow spaces with this low cost filling material. E.g. this procedure is used for mine filling
Wall filling
Foamed concrete is also used as a filling material for walls from houses and industrial halls. Through this method lots of housing projects in developing countries are realized. In this case the time factor is very important. With a foamed concrete machine by Dr. Lucà und Partner several houses per day can be easily manufactured. Prior the wall moulds have to be set up before the foamed concrete can be cast into. Finally only the moulds have to be taken off.
Foamed concrete is also used as a filling material for walls from houses and industrial halls. Through this method lots of housing projects in developing countries are realized. In this case the time factor is very important. With a foamed concrete machine by Dr. Lucà und Partner several houses per day can be easily manufactured. Prior the wall moulds have to be set up before the foamed concrete can be cast into. Finally only the moulds have to be taken off.
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