GS Engineering & Construction said on the 7th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sampyo Industry, SAMPYO Cement, and Saint-Gobain Korea Holdings (GCP Korea) for "ultra-high-rise construction innovation technology cooperation."
The heart of the agreement is to develop low-viscosity, high-flow concrete technology that can easily transport mixed cement to ultra-high-rise levels. It also aims to place concrete stably in the upper floors of ultra-high-rise buildings by developing technology that secures strength and performance.
Under the agreement, GS Engineering & Construction will establish performance evaluation standards for the developed technology and oversee overall demonstration, including pilot construction. Sampyo Industry and SAMPYO Cement will develop cement that lowers viscosity while securing strength and performance, and verify optimal mix design and production technology. GCP Korea will handle the development and optimization of admixtures based on concrete application cases in global ultra-high-rise buildings.
GS Engineering & Construction said, "Once the technology is developed, it will contribute not only to improved constructability but also to enhanced quality stability and shorter construction periods."