Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is an advanced construction material with the ability to forego the use of steel as structural components in future buildings. Ultra-High Performance Concrete is waterproof, shock-resistant, and heat-resistant. The success of the material in expediting the repair process of bridges and roads has increased its potential in the construction industry.
High durability and high impact loading abilities of this material had led to its utilization in the construction of the Shawnessy Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station in 2005. The deployment of the material in the oil and gas sector is being used to advance the longevity of oil rigs and wells while increasing the strength of the cement within 24 hours.
Improving Structural Strength
Major applications of UHPC include military construction, roads and bridge construction, anti-detonating construction, building construction, and others. The roads and bridge construction segment is expected to reign from 2018 to 2025 owing to the structural strength it provides to bridges. Rise in infrastructural projects in Asia Pacific is also predicted to have a major influence on the segment growth.
The anti-detonating construction segment was valued at USD 50.9 million in 2016. It is predicted to exhibit a strong CAGR from 2018 to 2025 due to political tensions among countries. Changing designs of industrial buildings due to improvements in technology are projected to play a major role in the growth of this segment.
Market Overview
The global Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) market is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 1.9 billion by 2025, as per a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Demand for high strength cement for the construction of marine anchors and piers is projected to drive the market during the forecast period.
Utilization of UHPC in the manufacturing of structural and non-structural precast components is also anticipated to bolster market growth. Key companies in the market are LaFarge, Densit ApS, ceEntek Pte. Ltd., and Sika AG.
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