Temperature controlled Concrete
Solutions from KTI allow concreting in any weather – cold
or hot – with confidence.
The right concrete temperature - The concrete and your customers will be pleased!
The correct temperature of the concrete affects many factors of the fresh concrete and hardened concrete. Likewise, there are significant advantages in the production and processing of the concrete!
Durability
higher compressive
strengths and resistance
Workability
longer placement times and easier processing
Final strength
higher final strengths due to best curing conditions
Finishing
Prevention of cracks due to frost or evaporated water
How can the temperature of wet concrete be changed?
The fresh concrete temperature essentially depends on the temperatures of the raw materials used. By influencing the temperatures of the main concrete constituents cement, aggregates and water, the change in fresh concrete temperature can be estimated. Our “golden rule” at KTI is: A 1K (1.8°F) change in fresh concrete temperature results from a…
Our solutions for concrete cooling and concrete heating
Both high and low temperatures require special measures to obtain an optimum final concrete result. In winter, with air temperatures between + 5 °C and – 3 °C, the concrete temperature should be at least + 5 °C when placing. In summer, the fresh concrete temperature should not exceed +30 °C.
Concrete cooling and heating in practice
Project consulting
Our experts will be happy to support you in the planning and implementation of your project.