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International Journal of Geological and Environmental Engineering Vol:2, No:3, 2015

Hybrid Concrete Construction (HCC) for Sustainable Infrastructure

Development in Nigeria
Authors : Muhammad Bello Ibrahim, M. Auwal Zakari, Aliyu Usman
Abstract : Hybrid concrete construction (HCC) combines all the benefits of pre-casting with the advantages of cast in-situ
construction. Merging the two, as a hybrid structure, results in even greater construction speed, value, and the overall
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economy. Its variety of uses has gained popularity in the United States and in Europe due to its distinctive benefits. However,
the increase of its application in some countries (including Nigeria) has been relatively slow. Several researches have shown
that hybrid construction offers an ultra-high performance concrete that offers superior strength, durability and aesthetics with
design flexibility and within sustainability credentials, based on the available and economically visible technologies. This paper
examines and documents the criterion that will help inform the process of deciding whether or not to adopt hybrid concrete
construction (HCC) technology rather than more traditional alternatives. It also the present situation of design, construction
and research on hybrid structures.
Keywords : hybrid concrete construction, Nigeria, sustainable infrastructure development, design flexibility
Conference Title : ICESRE 2015 : 17th International Conference on Earth Science and Resource Engineering
Conference Location : Singapore, SG
Conference Dates : March 29-30, 2015

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