National Holocaust Monument
Project Name: National Holocaust MonumentLocation: Ottawa, ONYear: 2017Architect: Daniel LibeskindConcrete Supplier: Hanson RMProject Scope: National MonumentType of cement used: GULSCMs: 20-60% slagExposure Class/ Design Strength: C-1 35MPa SCC mix with 50% slag | C-1 35MPa with 30% slag, corrosion inhibitor and HR superplasticizerAmount Used: ~3350 m³ of concreteAdditional Details: Awarded the Ontario Concrete Award for […]
Soho Italia Condominiums
Project Name: Soho Italia CondominiumsLocation: Ottawa, ONYear: 2021Architect: Roderick Lahey ArchitectsConcrete Supplier: Hanson RMProject Scope: 30 storey mixed-use buildingType of cement used: GUL, GUb-SFSCMs: 20-30% slagExposure Class: N, C-1, XLConcrete Design Strength: 25-80 MPaAmount Used: 15,000 m³ poured by Hanson RMAdditional Details: Parking garage mixes includes integral waterproofing and corrosion inhibitor
Bayshore Shopping Centre Parking Garage
Project Name: Bayshore Shopping Centre Parking GarageLocation: Ottawa, ONYear: 2016Concrete Supplier: Hanson RMProject Scope: 4 level parkade with 3’ thick raft slabsType of cement used: T-GULSCMs: 40 to 60% slag and 40mm limestoneExposure Class: C1Concrete Design Strength: 35-55 MPaAmount Used: ~64,000 m³ poured by Hanson RMAdditional Details: Low Heat requirement, <0.04% Linear Shrinkage, Salt Scaling […]
Highway 401 and Hurontario Off-Ramp
Project Name: Highway 401 and Hurontario Off-RampLocation: Mississauga, ONYear: 2010Project Owner: Ministry of Transportation of OntarioConcrete Supplier: Dufferin ConstructionProject Scope: 500 linear metre section, one lane wideType of cement used: 75% Type GULSCMs: 25% slagConcrete Design Strength: 30 MPa w/air concrete, tested for AVS, RCP, Salt Scaling, and Drying ShrinkageAmount Used: 450 m³
Milton Velodrome (now Mattamy National Cycling Centre)
Project Name: Milton Velodrome (now Mattamy National Cycling Centre)Location: Milton, ONYear: 2014Concrete Supplier: Canada Building MaterialsProject Scope: 1,500 seat track cycling facilityConcrete Design Strength: ranging from 10 MPa for mud matt to 40-C1 structural walls and slabAmount Used: ~13,250 m³ poured by Canada Building MaterialsAdditional Details: LEED Silver. Specialty mixes including early strength and cold […]
Pan Am Soccer Stadium (now Hamilton Stadium)
Project Name: Pan Am Soccer Stadium (now Hamilton Stadium)Location: Hamilton, ONYear: 2014Concrete Supplier: Canada Building MaterialsProject Scope: 20,000+ seat outdoor sports stadiumConcrete Design Strength: ranging from 10 MPa for mud matt to 35-C1 structural wallsAmount Used: ~11,000 m³ poured by Canada Building MaterialsAdditional Details: LEED Silver. Specialty mixes including SCC, early strength, and cold weather […]
Highway 6 and 403 Overpass
Project Name: Highway 6 and 403 OverpassLocation: Hamilton, ONYear: 2017Project Owner: Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO)Concrete Supplier: Dufferin ConcreteProject Scope: Highway OverpassType of cement used: 75% Type GULSCMs: 25% slag cementConcrete Design Strength: 30 MPa w/air concrete patch work mix design, meeting AVS and RCP (<2500C)Additional Details: MTO Night work Project
YMCA Building and Retaining Wall
Project Name: YMCA Building and Retaining WallLocation: Brantford, ONYear: 2017Concrete Supplier: Hanson RMProject Scope: Building and retaining wallType of cement used: T-GULSCMs: 75-80% T-GUL with 20-25% Slag and 20mm LimestoneExposure Class: N, C-2, F-2Concrete Design Strength: 25-50 MPaAmount Used: ~7,500 m³ poured by Hanson RMAdditional Details: Project included footings, slabs, walls, columns, retaining wall, high […]
Google Building – Kitchener
Project Name: Google Building Location: Kitchener, ON Year: 2021 Architect: Martin Simmons Sweers Architects Concrete Supplier: Hanson RM Project Scope: 95,000 sq. ft. office building Type of cement used: GUL Amount Used: ~17,000 m³ of various concrete mixes were poured by Hanson RM, including 6,000m3 of raft slabs. Additional Details: Low heat concrete and Polarcon […]
Highway 3 – Concrete Section
Project Name: Highway 3 Location: Windsor/Essex, ON Year: 2023 Project Owner: Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Contractor: Green Infrastructure Partners Designer: Golder Associates (now WSP) Project Scope: 7.9 kilometre, 2-lane section of highway pavement Type of cement used: GUL SCMs: 25% slag Exposure Class: C-2 Concrete Design Strength: 32 MPa at 28 days Amount Used: […]
Essex Roundabout
Project Name: Essex Roundabout Location: Essex, ON Year: 2024 Project Owner: County of Essex Contractors: Green Infrastructure Partners Project Scope: Concrete Roundabout Type of cement used: GUL SCMs: 25% slag Exposure Class: C-2 Concrete Design Strength: 32 MPa at 28 days Amount Used: 7,000 m³ Photos courtesy of County of Essex Project Photo Library
The Met Condominiums
Project Name: The Met Condominiums Location: Vaughan, ON Year: 2019 Project Owner: Plaza/Berkley Developments Contractor: RJC Engineers Architect: GCA-Architecture Project Scope: 35-storey condominium tower with three levels of underground parking Type of cement used: GU SCMs: Slag, Silica fume Exposure Class: F-1, F-2, C-1, C-4 Concrete Design Strength: Between 15-60 MPa (including some 75% at […]