Hybride Concrete Structures

Description

Hybrid concrete construction is the combined use of precast and in-situ concrete. Research, undertaken for the Reinforced Concrete Council, showed the benefits of hybrid construction in several key performance areas: aesthetics, function, speed, safety and buildability.

Benefits

Hybrid concrete structures

Achieve a more pleasing aesthetic appearance - in-situ elements, which are important structurally but cannot achieve the same quality of finish as precast, can be hidden from view.
Result in significant structural stability by combining precast frames with in-situ cores.
Save time by work taking place in parallel on site and in the precast factory.
Enable faster programme times - not affected by weather or labour shortages.
Improve buildability - early enclosure of dry envelope enables follow-on trades to start sooner.
Produce a high standard of workmanship in factory conditions - reduces potential for accidents, addresses on-site skill shortage.
Have a high quality finish that can be left exposed - concrete's thermal properties can be exploited in low-energy buildings.

Process

The precast concrete elements of the structure are produced in the same way as other precast frames - the combination of structural precast and in-situ concrete will vary from project to project.

Please see our case studies.