Ultrasound creates pressure changes in the cement-water-suspension that lead to cavitation, which means bubbles are formed that grow until they reach an unstable size and then implode.
with Sonocrete carbon emissions can be reduced by 30%, making building more sustainable.
With Sonocrete more than 30% cement can be saved, without affecting the concrete performance. The early compressive strength stays the same.
Sonocrete is a bypass system that pre mixes a part of the cement and part of the water and treats it with high-power ultrasound. It can be installed in every precast plant.
The production set up doesn't have to be changed, the Sonocrete-System is merely an addition to the current configuration of the precast plant.
Ultrasound creates pressure changes in the cement-water-suspension that lead to cavitation, which means bubbles are formed that grow until they reach an unstable size and then implode.
Extreme conditions - high pressures and high temperatures - are created on the outer edges of the bubbles, which stimulate and accelerate the formation of C-S-H phases. The C-S-H phases are formed during the hydration of cement and are responsible for the hardening of the concrete.
On this untreated concrete there are only few C-S-H clusters.
The C-S-H formation after the sonocrete mixing can be clearly seen when compared to an untreated sample - here 2 hours into the hydration process. While the reference sample only exhibits a few C-S-H clusters, in the sonocrete sample many clusters of the C-S-H phases have formed and are spread evenly across the surface.
As our early access partner, you can receive a Sonocrete mixer tailored to your specific requirements.
The risk is ours: You only pay when a milestone has been passed successfully.
