Form · 5–400 mm
Cementitious — indicative fig. M·10
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 0.17kgCO₂e/kg LowCompressive 20-50MPa StructuralDesign life 100yr Durable
Textured or patterned concrete finishes created using reusable polyurethane or EPS formliners fixed to formwork.
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m3
Specific gravity 2.4
Porosity 12%
Water absorption 5%
Hardness 6
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good
pH tolerance 4-12
Surface roughness 50000µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 2.2-4.1MPa
Compressive strength 20-50MPa
Flexural strength 4.5MPa
Shear strength 5MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.2
Impact resistance High
Creep resistance Moderate
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1.7W/m·K
Specific heat 880J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 12×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level 240
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 0.17
Carbon footprint 410
Embodied energy 1MJ/kg
Water footprint 200L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 15%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 65
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 4
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 100
Maintenance interval 5
Warranty period 10
Material cost (range) $180-350/m²
Material cost (per unit) $250/m²
Lead time 2-6 weeks
Lifecycle cost $8/m²/year
Annual maintenance $2-5/m²
Market availability Readily available
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Non-combustible rating suitable for all BAL zones
- Cost-effective compared to natural stone cladding
- Durable with minimal maintenance requirements
- Wide range of patterns and textures available
- Custom patterns achievable through CNC manufacturing
- Reusable formliners for multiple castings
- No additional structural support required
- Excellent UV and weather resistance
Constraints
- Initial formliner cost for custom patterns
- Skilled installation required for pattern alignment
- Limited ability to modify after casting
- Potential for pattern repetition on large surfaces
- Surface repairs more complex than plain concrete
- Deep patterns may trap moisture in some climates
- Transport and handling requirements for large formliners
08 Applications
A1 Architectural building facades
A2 Precast concrete panels
A3 Tilt-up construction walls
A4 Infrastructure sound barriers
A5 Retaining walls and bridge abutments
A6 Feature walls in commercial buildings
A7 Bushfire-resistant construction (BAL-rated zones)
A8 Public art installations in concrete
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.