Build
France
Arsenal sports center connected post-tensioning
A project to install connected post-tensioning in the roof beams of a new sports centre in France was chosen as the test-bed for a system of monitored site operations which established the technology for wide-ranging data collection.
Build
Vietnam
Cua Dai extradosed bridge using Cohestrand technology
Locally-cohesive Cohestrand technology was successfully produced and installed for the first time on an extradosed highway bridge which crosses the Tra Khuc River to create a coastal bypass of Quang Ngai city.
Repair
France
Ile de Ré bridge post-tensioning maintenance
When a prestressing tendon on the 3 km-long Île de Ré Bridge ruptured unexpectedly, Freyssinet’s team had to ensure that follow-up cable inspection and replacement could be done in safe conditions.
Repair
New Zealand
Golden Bay Cement Silos strengthening
Extending the service life of the heavily damaged silos while preserving raw material resources was at the heart of the repair strategy Freyssinet designed for Golden Bay Cement, to ensure operations’ continuity.
Repair
UK
Gatwick Airport Multi-Storey Car Park
Three columns on the ground and first floors of a car park in the UK were strengthened by the use of pre-loaded Exoleaf shells after signs of overloading became visible.
Repair
Netherlands
Ewijk bridge cables replacement
Multi-strand cables were proposed as an alternative to locked-coil cables during renovation of the Ewijk Bridge in the Netherlands, delivering direct benefits for the renovation process.
Repair
France
Elbeuf church
Part of the old plaster vaults of a Norman church was reinforced using resin concrete and carbon fiber fabrics bonded on both sides of the vault by carbon braids.
Repair
USA
Baker-Barry Tunnel
Renovation of an historic tunnel in the USA demanded a balance between improving its condition, and retaining unique features; Freyssinet worked with the owner to find the right solution.
Repair
France
Alpes-Maritimes Administrative Centre
To improve the building's safety, Freyssinet rolled out several complementary techniques as part of a design and build contract, whose total cost proved to be 34% less than the client's initial estimate.