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Nuvoco Solution To State-Of-The-Art Oncology Radiation Chambers In Gujarat

uvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. (formerly Lafarge India

Limited), is a leading manufacturer and retailer of

construction materials with a vision to build a safer, smarter

and more sustainable world. We do so by providing innovative

and best-in-class products and services in Cement, Ready-mix

Concrete [RMX] and Aggregates. Nuvoco have been a part of the

Indian construction landscape since 1999 and has since emerged

as one of the major players in India, a reputation that is built on

the foundations of Quality, Innovation and Trust. Today it has an

installed capacity of around 10.92 MTPA with six cement plants

in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and West Bengal; and a

pan-India presence in the ready-mix concrete (RMX) business

with close to 70 plants across the country.

Nuvoco is one of the leading cement players in Eastern,

Central and North India with brands like Concreto, Duraguard,

Duraguard MF, Infracem, ProWall, PSC and Zero M Water-

Proofing Compound. Our ready-mix concrete brands like

Artevia™, Agilia™, Mega™ Series, and InstaMix, have already

made their mark in the real estate and smart housing projects.

Besides, supporting real estate requirements, Nuvoco also

provides products and solutions for large projects, and is a part

of some of the most prestigious projects in the country like the

Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai Metro projects to name a few.

Innovation is synonymous with Nuvoco. To us, innovation

means developing new construction solutions to meet the specific

needs of each client, in every market. We thrive on innovation;

not only through our well differentiated offerings but also

through the solutions that we provide to our customers. Our team

at the Construction Development & Innovation Centre (CDIC)

deep dives into innovation where we incubate ideas, develop

prototypes and invite consumers to work with us on new products

and solutions to modern day construction problems. Reiterating

this commitment, Nuvoco successfully completed state-of-the-

art Oncology Radiation Chamber in Kiran Multi Speciality Hospital

in Surat, making it the first-of-its kind in Gujarat. The scope of

work involved construction of three bunkers of 256 sq. m as per

the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) regulations. These

require the density of concrete to be uniform throughout the

structure with minimum density being more than 2400 kg/m3. It

is worth pointing out that AERB has non-negotiable and stringent

guidelines, and does not permit commissioning of a facility unless

those specifications are met.

In this case, Agilia™ was used to achieve the desired density

and to minimise voids within the concrete by more than 50 per

cent as compared to normal concrete. One of the challenges

faced during execution was that the structure was approximately

five metres below ground level. The laying and changing of the

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pipeline was critical to maintain a cohesive mix and to avoid

pump choking. This was done by maintaining the maximum core

temperature below 70°C and a temperature gradient less than

20°C by using higher pozzolane materials in concrete. The

Nuvoco team provided method statement for placement of

concrete; evaluation report of performance of different mix-

designs to fulfil the requirements of the job-site; and designing of

proper shuttering for better performance of Agilia™. With proper

planning and execution the team was able to complete the project

and hand it over to the hospital team an entire month before schedule

thereby saving considerable costs. Nuvoco supplied 800 cubic metres

of M30 Agilia™ with temperature control for this project.

Agilia™ from Nuvoco is a self-compacting, self-levelling

concrete that provides solutions and opportunities for design

and placement. We use a fluid concrete that flows freely around

congested steel reinforcement and fully compact without any

added placing energy. Agilia™ gives flexibility on worksites at

all levels, for all types of applications (foundations, toppings,

horizontal and vertical structures).

Advantages

- Reduced effort of site when placing concrete

- Faster placing process

- Reduces labour time

- Fewer pouring points

- Worksite flexibility

- Virtually self-levelling

- No vibration required

For further information, contact: Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd.E: infoconcrete.india@nuvoco.in, T: + 022 67692595, W: www.nuvoco.in

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