Facca UHPC: Built to Perform, Engineered to Last.
Facca Inc. delivers advanced Ultra-High-Performance Concrete solutions for modern infrastructure. Our UHPC division designs, manufactures, and deploys high-performance components that extend service life, reduce maintenance, and perform in the toughest environments.
Backed by applied research, government-supported development, and proven field use, we support transportation, energy, and critical infrastructure projects across North America.
What is Ultra High Performance Concrete?
Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is an advanced class of cementitious material engineered to deliver significantly higher strength, durability, and resistance to environmental exposure than conventional concrete.
Its performance is driven by a dense, optimized composition using fine materials, low permeability, and controlled particle packing. This structure limits the ingress of water and chlorides, allowing UHPC to perform in aggressive conditions such as freeze-thaw environments and marine exposure.
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What is Ultra High Performance Concrete?
Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is an advanced cementitious material engineered for significantly higher strength and durability than conventional concrete.
High Strength
5 times stronger than conventional concrete with a compressive strength of 90 MPa at 1 day and 170 MPa at 28 days, along with exceptional flexural and shear results.
Lower permeability
Superior resistance to corrosion, freeze–thaw cycles and chemical attack.
Corrosion Resistance
UHPC piles require no rebar, eliminating corrosion risks when exposed to air or water.
Ability to carry tensile forces after cracking
Unlike conventional concrete.
Projected Service Life
The life cycle of UHPC piles is expected to surpass traditional steel piles by 2-3 times, potentially exceeding 200 years.
Emissions Reduction
CO2 emissions are nearly 70% lower compared to steel piles.
key advantages
Where UHPC Improves Performance
UHPC is used where conventional materials break down under load, fatigue, and exposure. It allows structures to perform with less material and maintain capacity over time.
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Reduced material quantities while maintaining structural capacity
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Improved fatigue, shear, and impact resistance
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Lower lifecycle maintenance requirements
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Increased durability in harsh environments
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Reduced overall structural weight in certain applications
Longer service life. Fewer repair cycles. Greater control over lifecycle cost.
UHPC applications
Facca’s Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) solutions are engineered to support next-generation infrastructure across transportation, energy, nuclear, marine, industrial, and defence sectors.
By combining advanced material performance with practical constructability expertise, our UHPC systems deliver enhanced durability, reduced lifecycle costs, accelerated installation, and long-term infrastructure resilience.
Bridge build and rehabilitation
Nuclear
Deep foundation systems
Energy
Marine and waterfront
Defense
Precast structural components
Architectural
Industrial and transportation
Ultra High Performance Solutions
Facca has the capacity and capability to produce UHPC systems such as foundation elements, transportation components, ties and connection elements, architectural panels, and other structural applications.
UltraPile is a low-carbon UHPC pile developed by Facca as an alternative to steel, designed to improve load capacity, durability, and long-term performance.
Strength and Durability
Achieved compressive strength of 90 MPa at 1 day and 160 MPa at 28 days, with exceptional flexural and shear results.
Long-Term Longevity
Rapid Chloride Penetration (RCP) Test results approaching zero, theoretically indicating a projected service life of over 1,000 years.
Cost-effective
Preliminary studies show the UltraPile can provide up 40% more bearing strength per meter of length than steel piles, resulting in shorter embedment, reduced materials, less cost and a smaller carbon footprint.
Carbon Reduction
Adoption of the UltraPile reduces the Global Warming Potential (GWP) / meter length of pile by 70% (cradle to gate).
PROJECT APPLICATION
Groundhog River Bridge
The Groundhog River Bridge Replacement used precast full-depth deck panels manufactured at Facca’s Ruscom yard and installed on site in Fauquier Strickland, Ontario.
Following installation, voids between panels and at girder connections were formed and filled with Ultra High Performance Concrete to create a continuous, uniform deck surface before overlay placement.
Across the 2,755-square-metre deck, approximately 100 cubic metres of UHPC were placed over nine days under winter concrete conditions. The full deck was tarped and heated throughout to ensure proper curing.
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