Case Studies

Smart-Up UHPC and the University of Alabama recently hosted a dynamic full-day UHPC Workshop, attracting over 60 industry professionals from Alabama DOT, Mississippi DOT, Georgia DOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and more. This event featured engaging presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and hands-on demonstrations, showcasing the versatility and benefits of ultra-high performance concrete.

When an equipment failure during formwork installation caused significant damage to a bridge girder in Mississippi, an expedited repair was crucial to keep the construction schedule on track. Discover how Smart-Up's Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) provided the perfect solution, restoring the girder to better-than-new condition in just eight days. Read our case study to see how this innovative material tackled an unexpected challenge and ensured the project's success.

Manufactured by Birmingham Concrete Design (BCD) in Irondale, owner Michael Morris used SMARTUP UHPC to build a conference room table for National Cement Company’s plant in Ragland. Designed to showcase the material’s ability to take complex, slender shapes and fill intricate molds without consolidation methods (like vibration), the table now serves as a striking example of the material's possibilities.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is investigating the use of prestressed H-piles made with ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) instead of traditional steel. The ALDOT funded research project is a collaboration between the University of Alabama, Forterra Precast and Smart-UP UHPC.