ABOUT THOMAS CONCRETE OUR OFFER SUSTAINABILITY SECURITY WORK WITH US NEWS ROOM CONTACT US Call us: 0104 50 50 00 Log in Min Betong ® About concrete Concrete ... Let's start with a basic statement. It is likely that you are only a few meters from some form of concrete. How can we know this? Simply because concrete is the world's most used building material - and for good reason. One of the first civilizations to adopt a widespread use of concrete was the Romans. The Colosseum in Rome was largely built with concrete and the Pantheon's concrete dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The Romans' use of concrete freed the building projects of the time from the limitations of stone and brick, which enabled the revolutionary constructions of the time, both in terms of complexity and size. But after the downfall of the Roman Empire, concrete building technology fell into oblivion and it was not until the middle of the 18th century that the technology was redeveloped and where the English and the French were leaders in this development. Concrete is by far the world's most versatile and most widely used building material, an incredible 10 km 3 (or 24 billion tons) are used annually! But there are many reasons for this popularity. Concrete can be tailored to meet a wide range of technical requirements. Concrete is proven, not expensive and durable. It is also fire resistant, soundproof and resists water and harsh environments. The fresh concrete is soft and malleable while the hardened is strong and durable. Concrete will continue to play a crucial role in the development of society's future buildings and infrastructure. Betong är ett kompositmaterial som består av ballast (sand, krossat berg eller sten) och ett bindemedel bestående av Portlandcement och vatten. Dessa delmaterial finns tillgängligt lokalt i nästan obegränsad mängd. Men ursprungliga material kan ersättas av ballast från återvunna material och biprodukter från andra industrier, t.ex. flygaska och slagg, kan användas för att ersätta Portlandcement. Specialbetonger kan definieras som de betonger som har egenskaper utöver det som vanlig betong har. Det finns dussintals specialbetonger, så som arkitektonisk betong för ett visuellt uttryck, fiberbetong, självkompakterande betong, höghållfast betong, och många mer. Betong används i många olika tillämpningar och industrier. Allt från bostäder och infrastruktur till jordbruk, arkitektoniska byggnadsverk, och för våra energiproducerande anläggningar. Betong är mångsidigt och användbart och en grundläggande del i samhällsbyggandet. Working with concrete is usually harmless, but as with all building materials, it must be handled carefully and with respect. When working with concrete, it is important to ensure that all necessary safety equipment is used (gloves, goggles, etc.) and that suitable tools are used. In addition, it is important that the newly cast concrete is protected and hardened to avoid the negative effects that can occur due to early moisture loss, cooling, or rain caused by the surrounding climate. In order for the concrete to obtain the properties that are sought, it must be taken care of with care. Always keep in mind that concrete is a specialized product and to handle it safely and properly requires experience. CONCRETE - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS OUR PRODUCTS OUR SERVICES CONTACT US Visit Thomas Thomas Concrete Group Thomas Betong, SE Thomas Beton, DE Thomas Beton, PL Thomas Concrete, USA Thomas Cement . . . DOCUMENT CATALOG OUR KNOWLEDGE CENTER We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By continuing to use our websites, you agree to our use of cookies. Please read our Privacy Terms continue Thomas Betong AB · Södra vägen 28 · Box 5162 · SE - 402 26 Gothenburg · Tel: 0104 50 50 00 · Fax: 0104 50 50 01 · info@thomasbetong.se Terms of privacy · Sitemap · © 2020 Thomas Betong AB All rights reserved Feedback