<ul> <li>lightweight backfill, bridge abutment backfill, abutment backfill <li>load reduction, lightweight fill, load reducing, load-reducing <li>lightweight retaining wall backfill, MSE wall backfill, lateral load reduction fill <li>lightweight sub base, foam concrete sub-base, soil stabilization, unsuitable soils, poor underlying soils <li>tunnel backfill, mine backfill, backfill grout, low density backfill, pipe in tunnel backfill, insulating concrete <li>foam concrete, freeze and thaw resistant <li>energy absorbing material <li>foam concrete, thermal insulating properties, thermal insulation <li>foam generators <li>foam concrete production equipment, production of foam concrete <li>protein foam concentrate, protein foam agent <li>protein-based foaming agent, protein based foam concentrates <li>foam concrete, foaming agent </ul> <H1>Advantages of PROVOTON Foam Concrete</H1> <b>1. High strength with low density</b><br> Due to its low density, <i>foam concrete</i> is a viable solution for reducing loading on burdened soil. Additionally, <i>foam concrete</i> is less susceptible to differential settlement. Heavier density foam concrete with higher strengths is produced and used for specialty applications. <b>2. Rigid, well-bonded body</b><br> <i>PROVOTON foam concrete</i> forms a rigid, well-bonded body after gelling (hydrating); thus, it is effectively a freestanding structure on its own and does not impose lateral loads on adjacent structures. The material can be constructed into various formations and profiles by forming and stepping of successive lifts. Foam concrete can also be machined to create a desired effect. <b>3. No Compaction Required</b></br> In some cases mechanical compaction can be difficult and unsafe due to limited or inaccessible areas. In excavations with poor soils that are not easily or incapable of being compacted, <i>PROVOTON foam concrete</i> forms a 100% compacted foundation over the soft soils. When compaction of conventional <i>backfill</i> against retaining structures or deep foundations, traditional methods can cause damage or movement to the adjacent structure or just be too time consuming. In these instances, <i>PROVOTON foam concrete</i> is a great solution. <b>4. High Fluidity</b><br> <i>Foam concrete</i> pumps easily with relatively low pressures via hose over long distances. For applications over 4000' such as pipe in <i>tunnel backfill</i>, the slurry is pumped through pipe with the pre-formed foam injected near the point of placement. The material is naturally self-leveling and fills the smallest voids, cavities and seams. When placing in excavations, <i>foam concrete</i> conforms to every sub grade contour. <p class="bodytext"> <b>5. Rapid Installation</b><br> High volume production and placement (via hose) of <i>foam concrete</i> is a continuous operation from a mobile central plant on location. Since the foam is the largest volume contributor in <i>foam concrete</i>, limited deliveries of the raw materials are required, which results in minimal disruption to the construction site. <H1>Operational & Cost Efficiencies</H1> <b>1. Settlement Free Construction</b><br> The principle of equilibrium and the use of <i>PROVOTON foam concrete</i> aims for settlement-free construction. When higher density soils are excavated, they are replaced with <i>foam concrete</i>, so that the combined weight of the foam concrete and the new construction is less than or equal to the weight of the removed soil. Thus the effective stress of the underlying soil has not changed, preventing settlements. <b>2. Ease of Removal</b><br> <i>Foam concrete</i> can be designed for specific strengths to allow for future removal for maintenance of utilities or excavation. Sometimes excavation of CLSM or flowable fill materials can be difficult due to unpredictable gains in strength due to delivery and production methods. PROVOTON foam concrete is produced on location to exact requirements, and can be easily excavated with common construction equipment. <b>3. Time Savings</b><br> The application of <i>PROVOTON foam concrete</i> can be a great time saver over conventional ground treatment methods for <i>settlement free construction</i>. <b>4. Cost Savings</b><br> PROVOTON foam concrete is an economically viable solution, particularly in large volume applications. Its use can also have an effect on other aspects of construction. <ul> <li>Mix designs are tailor-made for the project and budget requirements <li>Minimal lateral loading enables reduced building costs for earth retaining structures <li>Construction on marginal ground reducing the need for piled foundations <li>Lower maintenance costs because durability of foam concrete and lack of settlements <li>Innovative methods to correct or prevent subsidence in lieu of expensive treatments <li>High volume equipment with rapid installation reduces installed unit cost </ul>