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Soccer City Stadium, Boogertman Urban Edge & Partners, Populous Jan 2009

Soccer City Stadium, Boogertman Urban Edge & Partners, Populous

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Cement panels.

Material used: FibreC Exterior Concrete Skin 13.

Properties of material: Layers of glassfibre in a concrete matrix; Highly stressable “slim” concrete (8 to 13mm thick); No steel reinforcement, lightweight, high flexural strength; Pure organic substances: 95% consists of sand, concrete, glass fibers; Over 50 year life span; 55% recycled material, 100% recyclable