info@incoso.ca
info@incoso.ca
Indigenous Concepts and Solutions Inc. (INCOSO)
PRODUCTS
DISCRIPTION
FACTORS OF SUCCESS
CHARACTERISTICS
NovoCrete® is a mineral powder additive manufactured in Germany. It is used with conventional cements such as CEM I and CEM II during soil stabilisation.
2% NovoCrete® is usually added to the cement quantity. The necessary cement and NovoCrete® content must be determined by a suitability test prior to the respective construction work being performed.
HOW IT WORKS
The NovoCrete® and the cement are mixed with the native soil while adding water. Different methods can be applied for this mixing process. Due to the interaction of soil, cement and the optimal water content, the formation of crystalline structures is increased in the course of the cement hydration process. This effect can lead to higher load-bearing capacities and water-impermeable layers being obtained. The stabilised layers produce very high tensile strengths, providing for a high level of “flexibility”. This means that they can absorb the vibrations caused by heavy goods vehicles.
Loam, clay and sandy soils can be stabilised. The NovoCrete® system can even provide solutions for soils with an organic content of up to 15% or a high salt content.
CHARACTERISTICS
FACTORS OF SUCCESS
CHARACTERISTICS
Adding NovoCrete® increases the formation of crystalline structures in the course of the cement hydration process.
Thanks to this effect, the weaknesses found in conventional cement stabilisation, such as cracking and shrinkage, are minimised or even eliminated altogether. The improved characteristics have a durable and lasting effect.
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
- High load-bearing capacity
- High compressive strength
- Resistant and durable
- Minimisation of cracking
- Reduction of settlement
- Water impermeable
- Salt and acid resistant
- Immobilises noxious matter
- Frost resistant
- High flexibility
- Better load absorption
- High stress absorption
- Fully recyclable
- Thin layers
- Reduced top layer
- Also stabilises organic components
FACTORS OF SUCCESS
FACTORS OF SUCCESS
FACTORS OF SUCCESS
.The NovoCrete® technology has been used to implement projects worldwide for many years. During negotiations, we are constantly asked to explain the crucial factors behind the success of our past projects.
Looking back on our experiences, we can name a host of decisive aspects, yet it has always been the combination of these various elements that has led to our success.
SAVING OF MATERIAL, TIME AND COSTS
- Solidified layer can serve as the road
- Saving of top layers and coating
- Saving of base courses
- Saving of anti-frost layers
- Saving on soil improvement
- Landfill charges
- Use of original material
- No soil replacement necessary
- Less transportation of material to and from the site
INVESTMENTS FOR THE FUTURE
- Fewer ruts and deformations
- Water impermeable
- Frost resistant
- Surface does not absorb water
- More resistant to flooding
- Durable strength
- High load-bearing capacity
- Solidification possible despite use of organic material
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
- Recycling of existing asphalt
- Saving of landfill space
- Immobilisation
- Reduction in construction site traffic and congestion