This document discusses the benefits of using graphic concrete in architectural precast construction. It notes that graphic concrete can help precasters expand their offering and increase design freedom for architects. Graphic concrete reduces the need for additional finishing of panels and leads to a more consistent appearance between panels. The technology also allows replicating surfaces, images, and patterns with a simple and predictable process.

1. Architectural Precast Yes
Graphic Concrete Yes

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7. Precasters
• Expand offering in a competitive market
• Increase acceptance in finish between panels
• Reduced labour to finish panels
• Break Perception of limits to design offering
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8. Architects (vis a vis Precast)
• Wildly expand design freedom
• Innovate, but not dependent upon precaster
• Budget and time issues satisfied
• Lead-time same
• Increase acceptance in finish between panels
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exposed
aggregate
fair
face
graphic
concrete

11. Our products contain: the patterned area on which the
concrete is cast plus the margin area.
The margin area can be used for printing of marks, notations
and instructions.

12. Delivery case/wooden crate and a large tube.

13. Cutting the membrane on a clean separate table at
Parma Forssa (Finland).
Reroll the membrane after cutting to avoid wrinkles
or creases.

15. Clean the mould surface with ultimate care. Keep the membrane clean and undamaged.

16. Pour the concrete mass carefully near the
membrane surface.
Begin casting from the middle of the element and
proceed towards the edges.
Keep the time between casting an compacting as
short as possible.

17. The Reveal
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Surfaces
Images
Patterns

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Replicas

20. So what, retardant has been
around forever….
• Design freedom
• Simple, simple, simple technology
• Little extra labour, and less labour dependent
• Repeatable, predictable, resilient, maintenance-free
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28. Cement: White cement
Aggregate: White-grey limestone aggregate
Pigment: -
Cement: White cement
Aggregate: Black gabro aggregate
Pigment: Black pigment 3%
Cement: Gray cement
Aggregate: Natural stone aggregate
Pigment: -

29. Cement: White cement
Aggregate: Red granite aggregate
Pigment: Red 0.2%
Cement: White cement
Aggregate: Black gabro aggregate
Pigment: Green pigment 2%
Cement: White cement
Aggregate: Gray granite
Pigment: 1%

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