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fibrous concrete
Related terms: fiber reinforced concrete
A lightweight molded facade material incorporating fiberglass or similar material.
Pictured: THE Hotel
Fibrous concretes, including glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), are lightweight materials which combine the properties of fiberglass (or related materials) and precast concrete. It is a common facade material for hotels.
The fibers reinforce a concrete-based facade material. Glass fibers are one included form; the definition also allows related reinforcing materials.
The resulting cladding is distinct from a fiberglass facade made from reinforced plastic. Hotel use is common rather than necessary for a fibrous-concrete facade.
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aggregate
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asbestos
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asphalt
A highly viscous material taken from petroleum deposits, often formed into colored or patterned shingles, tiles, or sheets. -
brick
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cast stone
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fiberglass
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glass
A smooth and normally transparent silicate material (only counts as a facade material when used between windows). -
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