Hydracrete®
Concrete for Underwater Placement

Anti-Washout Concrete for Placement in Marine and Aquatic Environments

Hydracrete® is a modified ready-mixed concrete specifically designed for placement into still or moving water with minimal washout. In marine and water environments, it is essential that concrete placement does not result in high washout or loss of strength and durability, and Hydracrete provides the ideal construction solution. The concrete has an increased ability to hold itself together (thixotropic action), preventing segregation of the mix and minimising impact to the surrounding environment while maintaining high workability with no bleeding.

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Why HYDRACRETE®

Hydracrete is a high-performance concrete designed to ensure long-term durability in aggressive aquatic environments. The thixotropic action of the concrete provides almost immediate stiffening after placement, while its low permeability offers strong resistance to water ingress. It can be placed in tidal, static, or running conditions by pump or tremie pipe directly to the point of placement, making it ideal for the most demanding applications.

Due to the enhanced durability of Hydracrete, it can provide a cost saving over conventional products when comparing whole-life performance costs. It is manufactured under strict quality and environmental standards, and its formulation is designed to have little or no effect on the water-cement ratio of the concrete.