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Ductal® at a glance

The result of 10 years of research, Ductal® is an ultra-high performance material with outstanding characteristics that are unique in the world of mineral building materials.

 

  • Ductal® displays superior tensile and compressive strength and unrivalled ductility, which means it can withstand significant deformations without failure.

  • Ductal® owes its mechanical strength to its 2 to 4% fiber composition (depending on whether steel or organic fibers are used), as opposed to the average of 1% used with the conventional fiber reinforced concretes.

  • Ductal® provides lighter structures, with reduced volumes and weight, which lead to cost savings on the quantities of materials used, simplifying methods (prefabrication can shorten deadlines), and reducing transportation.

  • Another of Ductal®’s many assets is its outstanding durability, which significantly reduces maintenance costs.
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    Last update : Friday, October 29, 2004
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