University Tech. Milenia
Queretaro, Mexico

Partners

Grupo Metal Intra (GMI) and Cemex

Application

Ready-mix

Benefit Delivered by Elemix Additive

Elemix additive allowed GMI to create structural lightweight concrete that increased the insulation properties, reduced cracking, finished faster, provided easier and faster pumping, did not require vibration, and reduced the overall cost of the structure.

Sustainable Solution

Elemix additive reduced overall construction time and increased insulation.

Elemix® Project Profile (PDF)
Noteworthy Details

The lightweight concrete mixes for elevated slabs achieved 118 pcf unit weight and 3,555 psi compressive strength in 28 days, with 8 inches slump.

The overall structure costs were reduced.