Monolithic concrete - types of technology, the use of fixed

22-06-2018

Building

Nowadays, a huge number of technologies for the construction of residential and industrial buildings are represented on the market, but, nevertheless, monolithic concrete does not give up its positions due to a number of advantages. The technology of work has some features that we consider in this article. When choosing this option, it is important to clearly understand the specifics of the work so that during the construction process there are no problems and difficulties.

In the photo: to build a house of monolithic concrete is much more difficult than it seems at first glance, but the result will more than pay for all the efforts

Technology features

Immediately it is worth noting the main advantages of this option:

Price	The cost of the necessary materials is quite democratic, and if you do the work with your own hands, you can save a lot of money. This allows you to significantly reduce the cost of the project, which is very important with a lack of money
Short time	In comparison with the laying of bricks or blocks, it takes much less time - installation is done 3-4 times faster. This factor is one of the most important, as it allows to build a structure in the shortest possible time.
Strength	Due to the design features and the presence of reinforcing elements of strength, the stability of buildings is very high. In addition, the durability of the resulting structures meets the highest standards and ranges from several decades to a century.
Good heat and sound insulation	These properties are due, firstly, the homogeneous structure of the material, and secondly, the lack of seams. Monolithic walls, made by technology, have excellent performance characteristics
Simplicity	A minimum amount of equipment is required to carry out the work, most often there is enough station for the preparation of the mortar and a pump for feeding concrete.
Variety of options	To reduce the overall weight of the structure, lighter options can be used - monolithic aerated concrete or monolithic claydite. They have higher thermal insulation properties, but are only suitable for low-rise construction.

For work, a mixer with a solution supply system is sufficient.

Types of technology

Монолитное бетонирование может проводиться двумя основными способами, мы рассмотрим каждый из них более подробно, так как они имеют принципиальные отличия (читайте также статью «Легкий бетон: строение, технические характеристики, области применения»).

The use of permanent formwork

This option is the most popular in private building due to a number of reasons:

The elements are made of expanded polystyrene - a very lightweight material that has high heat and sound insulation characteristics.. Low weight greatly simplifies the workflow, since the products are very easy to transport, load and install. You do not need lifting equipment, you can do everything yourself, which saves a lot of time and money.
The products themselves are made in such a way that they are precisely aligned with each other, and in a very short period of time it is possible to build the skeleton of the future structure.. Any person can easily figure out how to carry out the work, which in turn makes it possible to do without specialists, whose services occupy a significant part of any construction budget.

Due to their low weight, the elements are quite large, so the speed of work is very high.

You should not worry about the strength of the future structure - plastic struts reinforce the elements, and the reinforcement of the structure with metal elements ensures its durability and high reliability. Such buildings are able to withstand significant wind loads and sufficiently strong tremors, which allows them to be built in seismically active areas.

High-quality fittings - a guarantee of reliability of the structure

The brand of concrete for monolithic concrete structures with fixed formwork is regulated in each individual case, but most often there is a widespread version of the M200, which is easy to prepare yourself or order ready-made in companies providing similar services. The use of ready-made solution, although it is more expensive, but significantly simplifies and speeds up the working process.
The cost of the projects of this type is significantly lower than the traditional options with brick or blocks. In addition, a much smaller number of components is required, which simplifies design work and procurement.
The terms of the works are very short, besides, due to the low mass of the structure, you will not need to build a strong foundation, which also reduces the time required for the project. You can build a building box in just a few days.
After finishing the works, the surfaces are ready for final finishing.. Outside the building can be covered with plaster or use any cladding panels (the surface is best covered with reinforcing mesh to ensure maximum durability). Inside and at all you can glue the sheets of drywall directly to the surface, or again, to carry out plastering.

After the work is completed, a smooth surface is obtained that is comfortable for finishing.

Note! Since expanded polystyrene is a combustible material, it is worth buying products with flame retardant additives, this ensures the resistance of the building to fire.

Removable formwork

This option is great for those who are engaged in the construction of monolithic buildings.

Building a house of monolithic concrete in this way involves the following steps:

The main requirements are regulated by a special regulatory enactment - ENiR for concrete monolithic works (collection E4 issue 1), it contains all the basic standards.
The use of formwork allows you to build structures of virtually any configuration, so before starting work it is important to develop the right design, which will include all the features of the future building.
Instructions for assembling the frame is quite simple, so the work does not require highly skilled workers. The main thing is accuracy and careful fastening of each element of the system.

The reliability of monolithic construction is evidenced by the fact that high-rise buildings are erected in this way.

Concrete consumption rates for monolithic works depend on the thickness and height of the walls, so it is important to carefully calculate the required volume of the solution.
An important stage is the creation of a reinforcing frame, the strength and reliability of the structures directly depends on it.

Tip! In order to achieve the best result and reduce costs, it is best to use glass fiber reinforcement, it has high strength properties, is not susceptible to corrosion and returns to its original position under deforming loads.

Fiberglass - a new generation of material

After work on the pouring of concrete, the construction is left for 3-4 days, then the formwork can be removed.
If the cuvettes are reinforced with monolithic concrete, then the works are calculated individually in each case.

Conclusion

Применение монолитных конструкций позволяет ускорить рабочий процесс при обеспечении высокого качества. Чтобы лучше разобраться в некоторых нюансах, посмотрите видео в этой статье (см.также статью «Правила прогрева бетона. Применение в домашних условиях»).