The challenge
Cognizant, an IT, consulting and business process outsourcing company, expanded its operations to Cochin. The building needed different concrete grades at different stages: M45 for post-tensioned slabs and columns and M30 for piling. The fresh and hardened concrete properties needed for post-tensioned slabs, columns and piles were a challenge for the concrete contractor and the ready mix plant.
The DCP solution
DCP supplied Supaflo PC711 and Supaflo Special, at dosages varied to suit each building stage and the weather, to meet retention and grade requirements. Cempatch HM, Flo-Add 1 and Quickmast 108 were also supplied.
DCP products used
How it was applied
The DCP technical team ran extensive trials to achieve 90 minutes retention and the target strengths at 7 and 28 days, for each concrete grade and placing condition. Supply ran from 2012 to 2014.
The result
The customer was satisfied with DCP's service and with the performance of the products, which met the intended requirements.
