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10/3/2019
New Galeazzi Hospital: Mapei are part of the record-breaking pour
One of the largest continuous massive concrete pours in the world to form the foundations of a new hospital in Milan.
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7/31/2019
Arkea Arena, Floirac-Bordeaux (France)
The arena is considered one of the finest entertainment venues in France and its concrete shell posed quite a technical challenge.
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7/16/2019
Leonardo - Yesterday’s ideas...today’s projects
Born in Vinci near Florence on 15 th April 1452 , Leonardo is mainly famous as a painter, but his codes - sheets of paper containing notes, drawings and projects designed over the years - deal with botany, anatomy, geometry, musical instruments,…
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6/10/2019
The New Istanbul Airport
From Terminal 1 to the air traffic control tower: Mapei products in the world’s largest airport world.
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5/17/2019
Bisagno Stream in Genova (Italy)
Making the stream safe by widening the section of its bed and preventing corrosion of the reinforcement rods.
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4/11/2019
Carrara Stadium in Gold Coast
Cutting-edge technology for the athletic track of the stadium that hosted the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
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2/26/2019
A tunnel carrying more than 300,000 passengers per day to Mexico City
A lot of underground work was required to construct the new railway line between Mexico City and Toluca.
The expert's opinion
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2/25/2019
Re-Con Zero Evo: how concrete becomes sustainable
Insight on returned concrete: from waste to resource thanks to RE-CON ZERO EVO by Mapei.
The expert's opinion
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2/5/2019
Mapeshield anodes for galvanic cathodic protection
The simple concept of joining two different metals is the inspiration behind the galvanic cathodic protection technique, helping to solve problems caused by corrosion in concrete members. Mapei proposes special anodes that ensure a constant yield…
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2/5/2019
No more corrosion with galvanic anodes
What are the most common causes of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures and what can be done to stop or prevent it? Hadi Beirami explains to us how carbonation and chlorides are the two most frequent aggressive agents behind this degenerative…
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9/12/2018
Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is the capital and most populous city of Saudi Arabia. Estimates suggest that the number of Riyadh’s population will grow from about 6 million to more than 8.5 million over the next 10 years. This will require effective ways to meet the needs…
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9/4/2018
New Street Station in Birmingham
Birmingham New Street is the main railway station serving Birmingham, England’s second city. It’s located in the city centre and is a central hub for the British railway system. Around 80% of train services to Birmingham go through New Street. It is…