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Offshore wind: Concrete gravity foundations

Concrete gravity foundations offer a solution for the majority of soils and water depths around the UK. Where rock is present near the sea-bed, they may well prove to be the only viable foundation type.

Onshore wind energy

For onshore wind farms, concrete is already the established material of choice for foundations, either to form gravity structures or pile caps.

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Whole-life carbon - concrete frame buildings

12:30 - 13:30

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Concrete Elegance

18:00 - 20:00

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Mar

The Concrete Centre at Futurebuild 2020

09:00 - 18:00

Free

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