Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) - Gage Brothers

A Game Changing Precast Concrete option featuring extreme Strength and Longevity

Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) is an advanced, high-strength concrete incorporating small, high-strength steel or synthetic fibers. This innovative blend not only eliminates the need for traditional rebar but also extends span lengths and reduces reinforcement requirements. Our precast concrete panels showcase unmatched strength and durability, making them ideal for architectural applications such as cladding and facade panels.

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Gage Brothers specializes in delivering sustainable concrete solutions that meet the highest industry standards. Our UHPC panels are engineered with precision, offering exceptional performance in terms of load-bearing capacity and resilience. With a potential life expectancy exceeding 100 years, UHPC represents the forefront of modern construction materials.

Explore our range of UHPC products designed for architects and builders seeking cutting-edge concrete design solutions. Whether you’re looking for lightweight concrete panels, durable architectural concrete, or innovative concrete technology, our products promise to elevate your projects with unmatched quality and aesthetic appeal.

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Case Study: Trading Traditional Design for 70′ Clear-Span Spaces

The Steel District Office – Sioux Falls, SD

Situated on a historic riverfront campus, The Steel District Office project has emerged as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the realm of mixed-use office buildings. A defining feature is its utilization of UHPC beams to eliminate interior columns, enabling unparalleled design customization and flexibility.

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In conventional high-rise construction, 36-foot-long beams are supported by vertical columns. However, UHPC revolutionizes this process, enabling the creation of structures with double the span lengths with zero interior supports.

This total precast project encompasses precast concrete elements, including 86 UHPC beams that support the entire 175,000-square-foot structure. This innovative structural system, combined with expansive windows and open floor plans, ensures an unparalleled user experience characterized by abundant natural light, panoramic views, and adaptable spaces conducive to modern work environments.

“If you’re a tenant divided between a building that gives you complete layout flexibility and one that doesn’t — isn’t your choice intuitive? The value to the developer and the tenants speaks for itself.”

Keith Thompson, Principal Architect, Koch Hazard Architects

UHPC Is Put To The Test

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted an experimental investigation to evaluate the flexural and shear capacities of a new precast/prestressed ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) box beam with cast-in-place (CIP) concrete topping. Two separate tests were conducted on a beam with five 2 ft x 1 ft voids through the webs at the middle third for utilities.

UHPC is ideal for extreme environments, such as areas that experience very low temperature or wet areas and high stress locations like bridges, tunnels and towers. It also allows for the use of thinner panels and support structures while providing superior strength and reliability. UHPC is the next generation of concrete enabling engineers to use smaller sections for longer spans and greater load resistance with less reinforcement.

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