Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Marina Bay Sands is a spectacular resort featuring more than 2,500 rooms, a casino, numerous restaurants, and a distinctive sky garden. The project was completed and opened to the public in 2010.
Between 2007 and 2008, Dextra supplied Bartec reinforcement splicing solution and Sonitec tubes for the project.
Bartec rebar couplers were used in the foundations for diaphragm walls, addressing a dual challenge:
- Vertical connections: Rebar couplers were used to connect D-Wall cages, enabling longer cage lengths.
- Horizontal connections: couplers were installed on hook bars and cast in concrete as pending connections for slabs. At a later stage, second-phase rebar could be easily connected to initiate slab reinforcement.
Couplers were also used in underground tunnels and the ventilation building.
For the foundations, Dextra supplied over 100,000 linear meters of Sonitec CSL testing tubes, which are easy to install in reinforcement cages and reconnect. These tubes enhance productivity by eliminating the need for tedious and unreliable welding operations. Once installed, they remain securely in place, ensuring stability during cage lifting and handling.