There are no limitations on the varied textures and features that can be built into GRC. Therefore, you can produce intricate patterns and sweeping curves with ease. GRC is made in a mould, so you can create almost any shape you wish! Durability – GRC’s ability to withstand the elements (water, fire, storms, impact, […]
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Used extensively around the world, GRC, or Glass Reinforced Concrete, is a composite material made from a smart blend of constituent materials that, when combined, produce a surprisingly beautiful strong, yet light, finish. Typically combining a mixture of hydraulic cement, alkali resistant glass fibers, silica sand and water, this material has fast become one of […]
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Australian Developments in GRC Design: Charles Rickard of RH Consulting Engineers Tony Grosset of Grosset Consulting and Construction Background Charles Rickard graduated from the University of Surrey, UK in 1975. There he was lectured by worldwide authority, Dr David Hannant in the subject of Fiberglass Composites which included Glass Reinforced Cement (GRC hereafter). After […]
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What is GRC? Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) was first developed by the Building Research Establishment in the early 1950s. The product was then developed commercially by Pilkington Brothers, based in St Helens Lancashire. GRC is a mix of; sand, cement, water, plasticiser and varying percentages and types of alkali resistant glass fibre. There are two […]
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