Hebel panels are a lightweight construction material compared with most other forms of concrete. Its density is low – a quarter of concrete’s, yet at the same time has good compressive strength. Hebel panels are used in the civil and utilities sectors for acoustic walls, fire walls and a combination of both.
The value of Hebel’s strength and solidity combined with ease of construction shines through in its applications in road and rail corridors, power sub-stations and tunnels.
Hebel systems go up quickly and easily which is why project owners and construction companies look to Hebel as the best solution. Site accessibility is often limited such as the upgrade to a fire wall in a road tunnel or a new sound barrier in a rail corridor. Unlike pre-fabricated concrete, Hebel systems can be installed with a very quick turnaround, with minimal disruption and in tight access spaces.
Designed specifically for the civil and utilities sectors and for highly flammable chemical storage, Hebel Fire Wall and PowerShield systems deliver very high standards in fire performance. For instance, the PowerShield High Performance Fire system designed to protect critical assets and the community, is certified for hydrocarbon fire exposure and designed to withstand heat up to 1300°C.
Engineered to protect the community from unwanted sound created in road and rail corridors and power sub-stations, the Hebel Acoustic Wall and PowerShield systems deliver superior acoustic performance with flexibility. As an example of this flexibility, the PowerShield Acoustic Absorption Wall system is tunable and can be adapted to cancel noise generated by a particular source.
Hebel systems provide a solid foundation for risk minimisation in design and construction. They are tested, well proven and designed to achieve fire and acoustic compliance easily. Combining the non-combustible property of the Hebel panels with advanced system designs, CSR Hebel delivers high value cost effective solutions that significantly reduce the number of fire and acoustic risk points in construction.
Hebel panels are a lightweight construction material compared with most other forms of concrete. Its density is low – a quarter of concrete’s, yet at the same time has good compressive strength. Hebel panels are used in the civil and utilities sectors for acoustic walls, fire walls and a combination of both.
The value of Hebel’s strength and solidity combined with ease of construction shines through in its applications in road and rail corridors, power sub-stations and tunnels.
Due to the versatile nature of Hebel panels, the systems allow for flexibility in design which means better design efficiency. Take the PowerShield systems as an example – they can be used for critical asset wall enclosures, ceilings in tunnels, and to protect the support structure(s) of these wall and ceiling systems
Hebel panel versatility comes through in its ability to incorporate unique bespoke patterns at comparatively low cost to traditional mould type casting. Decorative relief is readily achieved through the versatility of post production machining.
Independent testing shows that overall, Hebel has a 30% lower environmental impact than concrete or brick veneer. Hebel panels use 60% less embodied energy and produces 55% less greenhouse emissions compared to concrete or brick veneer, making it a more sustainable, environmentally friendly choice of building material.