Construction—EMEA—Great Britain—Bridges
An important feature of the system is its
air-tightness which was implemented
according to National Scottish specifications.
In total, 3,000 Type 6-5 SUSPA Systems
strand tendons with flat plastic ducts,
20 Type 6-9 strand tendons, 60 Type 6-12
tendons and 58 Type 6-19 strand tendons
were used.
Together with the main contractor, DSI
supplied a system the high performance of
which was confirmed by numerous tests
during construction work.
DSI also supported the contractor with
engineering services as well as a full installation
package including tensioning and grouting.
The experienced DSI employees successfully
complied with the tight execution schedule.
Owner
Transport Scotland, Great Britain
General Contractor
Joint Venture Forth Crossing Bridge
Constructors (FCBC), consisting
of HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft,
Germany, American Bridge
Company, USA, DRAGADOS, Spain
and Morrison Construction, Great
Britain
Design
Joint Venture consisting of Ramboll
Group A/S, Denmark, Grontmij N.V.,
Netherlands and Leonhardt, Andrä und
Partner Beratende Ingenieure VBI AG,
Germany
Design Check
AECOM, USA
DSI Unit
DYWIDAG-Systems International GmbH,
BU Special Projects, Germany
DSI Scope
Production, supply, installation, engineering
services, supervision, test installation
DYWIDAG Products
3,000 Type 6-5 SUSPA Systems strand
tendons, 20 Type 6-9 strand tendons,
60 Type 6-12 strand tendons and
58 Type 6-19 strand tendons
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