Tag Archives: GRC
The Popularity of Cladding
Unless you’re an engineer, architect, tradesman, designer or somewhat involved in the field of development and construction, you probably aren’t too familiar with the term ‘cladding’ – not to worry you aren’t the only one, but from time to...
Melbourne’s Monash University Gets a Facelift
BMPX (Brookfield Multiplex) won the contract to overhaul building B17 “Innovative Walk”. Gallery Commercial were awarded the contract to supply the GRC cladding for the project. The design is by Rickard Engineering with supply by Polysources from Guangdong, China....
New projects in Dubai and the UK for Rickard Engineering
In September 2016, Charles Rickard made a visit to his Dubai office. During this visit a contract was signed with Signature Pools, to upgrade the design of the current fibreglass pool range, but also take on design of future...
USE OF REGULAR AGED TESTING OF MODERN MIXES OF GRC TO JUSTIFY A HIGHER ACCEPTABLE DESIGN STRESS IS LONG OVERDUE
GRC was first developed in the 1950’s by the Building Research Establishment UK. Pilkington Bros developed its commercial application in the 1960’s. Since that time engineers have always given appropriate consideration to long-term loss of strength due to fibre...
Charles Rickard AKA Mr Big
Charles Rickard is responsible for many Australian and overseas landmark structures and has been involved in an array of incredible projects throughout his 40 year career. Some of these highlight projects include; Barangaroo, the new SCG West Stand, an...
10 reasons why we love GRC
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...
The GRC hype
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...