Rapid-hardening concrete
Third-generation rapid-hardening concrete reaching 20 N/mm² in 1–2 hours, with adjustable open time. Produced at a concrete plant; placed by hand, pump or paver. For large runway and road repairs.
Fast-setting concrete repair
Concretum
Concrete repair systems that set within hours and reopen to traffic quickly — preferred for airport runways and roads where closure time is critical.
01 / Fabtecon's role
Concretum
High-strength concrete repair materials that cure within hours — minimizing runway and road closure time. Fabtecon is the address for Concretum products in Turkey, providing supply and field application for airport runways and roads.
- 1–2 h
- 20 N/mm² compressive strength (Q-FLASH 2/20)
- 2–3 h
- < 4 CM-% moisture — ready for coverings
- < 0.2 ‰
- shrinkage after 91 days
- 40+ yrs
- maintenance-free service life
Figures as declared by Concretum; see the data sheets for details.
02 / Products
Fast-setting concrete repair
Rapid-hardening concrete — light
When extreme speed is not required but progress must stay fast: 20 N/mm² in 5 hours with a longer open time. The economical choice for large volumes.
Dry-mix repair concrete
Bagged repair concrete reaching 20 N/mm² in 2 hours. For small and medium slab replacements and road and runway repairs.
Rapid repair mortar
20 N/mm² in 1 hour. For thin layers, small edge breakages, joint renovation and sloping surfaces.
Grouting mortar
Rapid-hardening mortar for 3–5 cm fills and voids; 20 N/mm² in 3 hours.
03 / Comparison
Products at a glance
To pick the right product for your closure window and volume.
| Product | 20 N/mm² | Open time | Layer thickness | Minimum quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q-FLASH 2/20 | 1–2 hours | 60–120 min, adjustable | > 15 cm | 50 m³ |
| Q-FLASH 5/20 | 5 hours | 90–180 min, adjustable | > 15 cm | 150 m³ |
| Q-CON | 2 hours | 40–90 min | > 10 cm | 2 pallets (~1 m³) |
| Q-REP G | 1 hour | 15–30 min | > 5 cm | 2 pallets (~1 m³) |
| Q-FILL | 3 hours | 15–30 min | 3–5 cm | 2 pallets (~1 m³) |
Open times depend on temperature. Q-FLASH is produced at a concrete plant.
04 / Application
How it is applied
No special machinery or procedures — it works with existing plants and equipment.
Planning
Product and open time are chosen to suit the closure window and volume.
Production
Q-FLASH is produced at a local concrete plant, mobile mixer or truck mixer; dry mixes are mixed on site.
Placement
By hand, pump or paver. Consistency can be paver-stable, pumpable or self-compacting (SCC).
Reopening
With Q-FLASH 2/20 the surface is fully load-bearing within 1–2 hours.
05 / Application areas
Application areas
- Airport runways, aprons and taxiways
- Roads
- Bridges
- Railway and tram lines
- Building construction
- Civil engineering
- Tunnels
06 / References
Projects worldwide
Selected projects using Concretum products abroad.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportQ-FLASH 2/20
- Frankfurt Airport — concrete surface repairQ-FLASH 2/20
- Vienna AirportQ-FLASH 2/20
- Zurich Airport — runway 14/32 thresholdQ-FLASH 2/20
- Zurich Airport — 100 m³ in 12 hoursQ-FLASH 2/20
- Melbourne AirportQ-FLASH 2/20
- Barcelona El Prat Airport — local repairsQ-CON
- Senseviadukt — SwitzerlandQ-FLASH 5/20
- Paris tram network (RATP)Q-FLASH 2/20
07 / Brochures
Brochures
