The Vertek™ System

Concrete Structures

Concrete Structures Depend on 2 Sets of Performance Criteria:

1. The structural reinforcements (rebar) and 2. The concrete itself

Both system components graded by strength & flexibility under stress

SeaMix® Admixes Transform concrete by imparting 2x + compressive strength & 50% + reduction in embedded carbon with no extra cost

BioCene® Graphene is the “magic” that enhances both components without requiring trade-offs

BFRP Structural Reinforcements Transform performance by eliminating corrosion, with more strength & modulus than steel at the same cost

SeaMix® Admix Grades + Reinforcement Material Choices Create Customizable Value-Add Options For Any User

Includes:

Tailored for Strength Enhancement

2x, 5x, & 10x denote levels of
improvement in compressive strength

SeaMix® Benefits:

  • Hi Strength

  • 50%+ Carbon Reduction

  • Crack Resistance

  • Fast Cure Times

C:S:A Ratios
Potable/Non potable
Water used
Aggregate Types
Other Additives

SeaMix® Benefits:

  • Use of Local Aggregates Including Reclaimed

  • Removal of $$ additives

  • Use of Non-Potable Fresh Water (e.g. river)

Metalic
__Various steels
Non-Metalic
 __w Basalt (BFRP)
__ w Glass (GFRP)

BFRP Benefits:

  • Zero Corrosion from Road Salt or Sea Exposure

  • Use of Seawater in Concrete

  • Improved Modulus of Reinforcement

System Benefits:

  • Modulus Matching of Reinforcement with Concrete Creates Durability

  • Synergy: Strength Beyond Using SeaMix® Alone

  • Maximizes Total Carbon Reduction

Vertek™ System Continues To Add Value After Construction

By Slashing Maintenance Needed

By Eliminating Primary Point of Catastrophic Failure

Failure point for structures is nearly always steel reinforcement corrosion

Concrete Admixes

The breadth, versatility, and value of our portfolio of customizable SeaMix® admixes are illustrated by the following three examples:

Example 1: SeaMix® Added to M25 Standard Mix

Demonstrates user ability to tune value set to specific project needs.

Maximized Compressive Strength Case

  • M25 mix with 8500 psi Compressive Strength

  • Cost Incremental (~$25) for ~$75 Value

  • High Freeze-Thaw Stability (> 300 cycles)

  • Zero Reduction of embedded Carbon

Std. Strength, Low Cost & Low CO2

  • M25 mix with 3500 psi Compressive Strength (unchanged)

  • Cost Reduction~$20/Yd

  • Embedded Carbon Reduction by 79%

Uniform Advantages Across Spectrum

  • High Early Strength

  • High Modulus of Elasticity

  • High Abrasion Resistance

  • High Durability and Climate Adaptability

  • Inhibition of Bacteria and Mold Growth

  • Resistant to Chemical Exposure

  • Toughness and Impact Resistant

  • Eliminates Other Plasticizers

All Value Set Choices Put $ On Bottom Line

Bases

• SeaMix® Admix replaces plasticizers and enables non-potable water use
• Removing 90% of Cement lowers overall carbon footprint by ~80%
• Additional value and carbon reductions from short cycle times, and lower overall concrete use via value engineering not counted
• Carbon Credit value not included

Example #2: SeaMix® in Supermix® Shotcrete

Demonstrates upgrades in strength & cycle time

Notes

• Base Mix: Supermix® ShotCrete 40SHT 1:3:1
• SeaMix® Ultra 2X replaced base admixes•
• All data from Wingerter Laboratories Inc., Miami

• Cost: -5% FOB plant
• Performance: +55%
• Time to spec: -12 days

Example #3: SeaMix® in UHPC Custom Mixes

Demonstrates dramatic reductions in cost and Portland

Typical UHPC vs. SeaMix® Enhanced UHPC

BioCene® in SeaMix® UHPC Mixes:
• Adds compressive strength
• Enables 40% less Portland use
• Slashes cost by at least half

Typical UHPC Values

• Compressive Strength Spec is 17,500 psi
• Cost ranges up to $3000/yd., with typical value of $1300/yd.
• Portland in mix is 30%

SeaMix® UHPC typical results:

• Meets or exceeds 17,500 psi (some values > 22,000 psi)
• Cost ~$600/Yd.
• Portland in mix is ~18%

Vertek™ BFRP Eliminates The Need To Make Trade-Offs and Overcomes GFRP Disadvantages with BioCene®

Design of First FRP Reinforced Concrete Bridge in Florida
(Halls River Project) was Unveiled at the Design Training Expo in 2015

*Design of First FRP Reinforced Bridge in Florida, Masse’us et.al. (FDOT), June 18, 2015

FDOT-Cited* Advantages of FRP Reinforcement Retained

  • Corrosion Resistant
  • High Strength
  • Lightweight
  • Fatigue Endurance
  • Non-Magnetic
  • Low Thermal & Electrical Conductivity

Disadvantages of GFRP Reinforcement Are Overcome

  • High Initial Cost
    • BFRP Reinforcement now on par with steel
  • Brittle Failure
    • Proprietary process of inclusion of BioCene® Graphene give needed modulus

Delivers All Gain & No Pain

BFRP Structural Reinforcements.

BFRP Reinforcement Benefits

  • Eliminates corrosion by alkalis and acids.

  • Enables seawater and other brackish water to replace potable water in concrete production.

  • Delivers sharp improvement in strength to weight ratio of structures.

  • Drops embedded carbon numbers well below steel members.

  • Makes concrete structures impervious to saltwater degradation.

Designed to be stronger, lighter, longer lasting than steel, and resistant to salt and chloride, the volcanic-mined basalt rebar materials are a paradigm shift in the construction industry. Hoop and Stirrup pieces also bring similar advantages to weather-exposed uses such as pipe hangers. Shapes can be customized for each use.