(广州，2008年12月19日) 在华南第一高楼广州西塔的建设过程中，超高强度混凝土(C100)被首次成功泵送至400多米的新高。
作为该项目混凝土外加剂的独家供应商，全球领先化工公司巴斯夫为100 MPa 混凝土 (即C100，一种具有超高强度的混凝土) 配制了一流的外加剂解决方案。
“这一突破性的成就表明巴斯夫能够凭借其创新能力进一步助力中国高楼建设，并推动整个建筑行业的发展，” 集团副总裁、负责巴斯夫化学建材部亚太区业务的霍万祺先生表示，“这是继巴斯夫化学建材 （中国）有限公司广东分公司成立后，公司致力于华南市场的又一举措。”
中国的高楼建设正在如火如荼地展开，而大楼结构的安全性与耐久性一直都是建设作业中的重中之重。这给高达437米的广州西塔带来更多挑战，原因在于其独特的设计。为延长这一地标性建筑的使用年限，提高空间使用率，工程团队指定使用C100混凝土。
“C100混凝土以其特有的结构优势而闻名。然而，在修建广州西塔这种摩天大厦中使用C100却存在粘性大和泵送难的巨大问题，”广州西塔项目预拌混凝土供应商，广东粤群混凝土有限公司技术总监李伟中谈到。“巴斯夫的技术专家及其所提供的先进外加剂却帮助我们解决了这一难题，使C100混凝土的参数得以优化，最终使其具备了优异的操作性，以及适当的泵送粘度，”李伟中补充到。
此外，借助巴斯夫的创新配方，C100自密实混凝土(SCC)首次在400多米的高空得到应用。与传统的混凝土浇筑相比，SCC无须振捣，而且能够形成匀质性更高的混凝土结构。不仅如此，使用SCC还能够降低建筑噪音并提高施工安全性。
全新的广州西塔（又名广州国际金融中心）总投资60亿人民币(折合约6.1亿欧元)，将集写字楼、豪华酒店、世界级购物中心以及会议中心于一身。
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巴斯夫化学建材部是全球领先的化学系统和配方供应商。为了确保客户取得更多的成功,巴斯夫化学建材不断创新和为客户提供定制的解决方案。其外加剂系统能满足客户在预拌混凝土、预制构件、混凝土制品、地下工程等专业领域的需求。其建材系统提供的一系列产品包括工业地坪系统、灌浆系统,防水系统、瓷砖粘贴系统、外墙涂料和外墙外保温系统、桥梁伸缩缝系统和修补系统。巴斯夫化学建材部在全球超过50个国家设有工厂和销售中心。2007年，巴斯夫化学建材销售额超过21亿欧元，在全球约有7,100名员工。巴斯夫化学建材服务中国市场长达20年，作为业内倍受信赖的方案提供商，巴斯夫为中国众多著名项目作出了贡献,其中包括台北101、杭州湾大桥、三峡大坝和中国高速铁路等。若想获得更多关于巴斯夫化学建材的信息，请访问 : www.basf-cc.cn。
巴斯夫化学建材部是全球领先的化学系统和配方供应商。为了确保客户取得更多的成功,巴斯夫化学建材不断创新和为客户提供定制的解决方案。其外加剂系统能满足客户在预拌混凝土、预制构件、混凝土制品、地下工程等专业领域的需求。其建材系统提供的一系列产品包括工业地坪系统、灌浆系统,防水系统、瓷砖粘贴系统、外墙涂料和外墙外保温系统、桥梁伸缩缝系统和修补系统。巴斯夫化学建材部在全球超过50个国家设有工厂和销售中心。2007年，巴斯夫化学建材销售额超过21亿欧元，在全球约有7,100名员工。巴斯夫化学建材服务中国市场长达20年，作为业内倍受信赖的方案提供商，巴斯夫为中国众多著名项目作出了贡献,其中包括台北101、杭州湾大桥、三峡大坝和中国高速铁路等。若想获得更多关于巴斯夫化学建材的信息，请访问 : www.basf-cc.cn。
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Guangzhou, China – December 19, 2008 – For the first time, ultra high strength C100 concrete has been pumped an unprecedented height of more than 400 meters, during the construction of South China’s highest building, the Guangzhou West Tower.
As the sole supplier of concrete admixtures to the project, BASF, the world's leading chemical company, formulated a state-of-the-art admixture solution for 100 MPa concrete (C100), a version of the so-called ultra high strength concrete.
“This breakthrough highlights how our innovation capabilities can further facilitate the Chinese high-rise construction activities and advance the overall construction industry,” said Mr. Mark Volmer, Group Vice President responsible for BASF’s Construction Chemicals business in Asia Pacific. “It also further demonstrates BASF’s business commitment to South China, following the recent establishment of BASF Construction Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd., Guangdong Branch.
As the high-rise construction is booming in China, enhancing the safety and durability of building structures has remained a top priority. This poses further challenges for the 437-meter-high Guangzhou West Tower, due to its unique design. To ensure the longevity of this landmark building and increase the floor space efficiency, the project team specified C100 concrete.
“C100 is well known for its structural advantages. However, the application of C100 in a high-rise like the Guangzhou West Tower was regarded as unlikely, due to the high viscosity and low pumpability of C100,” explained Mr. Li Weizhong, Technical Director of Guangdong Yue Qun Concrete Co., Ltd., which provided ready mix concrete to the Guangzhou West Tower.
“Thanks to BASF’s advanced admixtures and technical expertise, we were able to optimize the parameters of the C100 concrete. It ultimately resulted in C100 with outstanding workability and the right viscosity required for pumping,” Mr. Li added.
BASF’s innovative formulation also empowered the first application of Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC) of C100 grade at heights above 400 meters. Compared with traditional concrete placement, SCC does not require vibration and gives a more homogeneous concrete structure. Additionally, the use of SCC results in significantly reduced construction noise and enhanced worker safety.
With a total investment of 6 billion Yuan (approximately 610 million euros), the new Guangzhou West Tower, also known as the Guangzhou International Financial Center, will incorporate offices, a luxury hotel, a world-class shopping mall, and conference centers.
About BASF’s Construction Chemicals Division
BASF’s Construction Chemicals division is the leading supplier of chemical systems and formulations for the construction industry. Continuous innovation and tailor-made solutions ensure its customers are more successful. Its Admixture Systems strategic business unit specifically helps customers in the ready-mix, pre-cast and manufactured concrete and underground construction industries. The Construction Systems strategic business unit offers a range of products for sport and industrial flooring, external renders and wall insulation, expansion joints and wood preservatives, as well as specialist repair mortars, tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes. The division operates production sites and sales centers in more than 50 countries and regions and achieved sales of 2.1 billion euros with approximately 7,100 employees in 2007. With a strong presence in China for 20 years, BASF’s Construction Chemicals has been recognized as a reliable partner in the industry and has contributed to many prestigious projects including Taipei 101, Hangzhou Bay Bridge, the Three Gorges Dam and China High-speed Railway. For further information, please visit www.ap.cc.basf.com
About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. It is one of the biggest foreign investors in the Chinese chemical industry. The company currently has more than 6,000 employees and operates 23 BASF wholly owned subsidiaries and 10 BASF joint ventures. In 2007, BASF achieved sales of about €4.4 billion in Greater China. For further information, please visit www.greater-china.basf.com.
