Architects can use the UHPC Plus panel to design solid-looking façades without stressing the underlying structure.
A unique solution to create lighter structures, especially in skyscrapers.The UHPC Plus Air panel consists of a thin concrete slab reinforced with fibreglass and a structural core
placed between two fiberglass mats and supported by a 0.5 mm thick stainless steel plate.
What is UHPC material and why choose it?
This material is a type of concrete with a very high resistance to bending, compression and impacts. UHPC has a very high resistance and at the same time an extraordinary flexibility with respect to any type of external natural stress. It is used for very heavy applications. We have therefore developed a high-performance cement mortar specific for application on the façade, with very high performance for architecture. This is because its molecules are extremely thin and there are no pores inside the mortar. As for the freezing and thawing performance, since the molecules are so thin and pore-free, unlike traditional concrete, GFRC or fibre cement, UHPC absorbs much less water. Consequently, it does not crack and does not degrade in frost/thaw conditions, it does not undergo variations over time even in locations exposed to salt spray.
UHPC and other GFRCs: the comparison
First of all, the GammaStone UHPC material is far more resistant than the classic GFRC, so its performance is more comparable to steel than cement. The surface quality is aesthetically superior compared to other types of materials since the colours are much more saturated and more resistant to UV rays. Being a very thin and very fluid compound it follows exactly the matrix where it is cast, thus obtaining an unparalleled aesthetic appearance. As far as strength and stability are concerned, GFRC panels are usually very heavy and with inferior technical characteristics. In contrast, UHPC panels can be up to four times stronger, withstand higher loads, are much more stable and have low thermal expansion.
Environmental
impact and sustainability
The production of a UHPC panel in the GammaStone plant complies with all ecological parameters. By also using a low thickness of cement, the environmental impact is lower compared to solutions with higher thicknesses that use a greater amount of material.
Being realised in the GammaStone internal systems, the UHPC can be customised according to the architect's specific request. As for the colour palette, we use high-quality oxides, available in all shades. The oxides can be mixed together to obtain any nuance, with a mechanics similar to that with which watercolor colours are worked. Similarly, the structure can be adapted to every need, since the surface, thanks to a functional exact copy matrix system, can reproduce and assume the characteristics of all textures but also of a 3D design created ad hoc during the design phase. The result is a completely customised material, equipped with a unique finish: designed and produced exclusively for the project itself.
The GammaStone UHPC Plus Air panel offers a wide choice of designs, colours and options for external and internal façades. Special finishes and colours can be produced upon request, to meet the needs of any project. You can customise the design with an assortment of different colours and textures.
This solution also has some noteworthy advantages compared to other coloured materials. For example, the colour mixture is prepared before the production process and the final colour is applied during the raw material mixing process. On the other hand, other coating processes are applied superficially, with a thin layer of colour on the panel's outer surface.
The colour of the iron oxide applied on GammaStone UHPC gives the material itself an authentic and natural finish, which adapts perfectly to the surrounding environment, merging with the landscapes. In addition, the panel's colour is resistant to UV rays, which changes due to the passage of time and atmospheric agents. Finally, our liquid colour complies with EN 12878.
The same coloured panel produced in different batches might have a slightly different colour tone so we suggest ordering the whole project with some extra spare panels.
White
White
Absolute White
Fog Grey
Smoke Grey
Gunmetal Grey
Chalk Brown
Brown Doe
Mocha Brown
Imperial Yellow
Ochre Yellow
Amber
Orange
Terra di Siena Red
Tea Red
Sage Green
UHPC is an extremely versatile material, which can be extruded on different dies and has the ability to assume any pattern or texture: from the simplest lines to the most complex design in 3D drawings. It is an eclectic surface, capable of changing its physical qualities not only visually. This feature makes it the ideal solution to meet the creative needs of any project. The UHPC panels can be customised and are structured ad hoc following the specific design indications provided by the designer.
Classic
Classic
Dotted
Brush
Natural
River
Veined
Textile
Line
Uniform
Grain
Wood
Bergen
Total thickness
UHPC Thickness
Weight
Total thickness
UHPC Thickness
Weight
panel structure
panel structure
