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New Pamban Bridge, India

Posted on by Kansuda Visesthanakorn
 

New Pamban Bridge, India

Dextra is proud to support the construction of the New Pamban Bridge in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, by supplying critical structural components for the steel tower and lifting mechanism.

For this landmark project, Dextra provided:

  • 244 sets of fully-threaded (FT) bars (930/1080 grade, 32mm diameter, in lengths of 2,700mm and 3,400mm) along with swivel plates, nuts, end caps, and tube assembly for securing the steel tower/pylon.
  • 24 sets of tension rods (carbon steel M48, grade 700, in lengths of 3,450mm and 3,850mm) for the counterweight position, which are connected to steel wire ropes to lift the bridge vertically.

The New Pamban Bridge is India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, enhancing connectivity to Rameswaram Island. Dextra’s high-performance tensioning and post-tensioning solutions ensure durability, stability, and precise load handling, contributing to the bridge’s reliable and efficient operation.

Industrial Bridge, Chile

Posted on by Kansuda Visesthanakorn
 

Industrial Bridge, Chile

 

Dextra’s engineering expertise and innovative products played a pivotal role in the construction of the Industrial Bridge in Chile. As part of the project, Dextra supplied its Rolltec mechanical splice system, ensuring robust and reliable rebar connections. Additionally, Headed bars were provided to enhance anchorage performance, a critical requirement for the bridge’s structural integrity.

The project also utilized Sonitec crosshole sonic logging (CSL) testing tubes, facilitating thorough integrity testing of concrete piles, ensuring long-term safety and performance. These advanced solutions reflect Dextra’s commitment to supporting complex infrastructure projects with high-quality, tailored products.

The Industrial Bridge stands as a testament to modern engineering and showcases the critical role Dextra’s solutions play in shaping resilient and efficient infrastructure worldwide.

Pattullo Bridge Replacement, Canada

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Pattullo Bridge Replacement, Canada

 
 

Dextra has proudly contributed to the construction of the Pattullo Bridge Replacement project in Canada, a vital infrastructure initiative that will enhance connectivity between Surrey and New Westminster. As part of this ambitious endeavor, Dextra supplied 100,000 Bartec® couplers, ensuring robust and reliable rebar connections from the bridge’s foundations to its towering pylons.

The high-performance Bartec® couplers, known for their exceptional strength and ease of installation, were integral in providing the necessary durability required for this long-term infrastructure. Dextra’s involvement in the Pattullo Bridge project underscores the company’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that support large-scale construction efforts worldwide.

As the new bridge takes shape, it stands as a testament to the critical role of reliable engineering components in building the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A66 Salzbachtal Bridge, Germany

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A66 Salzbachtal Bridge, Germany

 
 

The A66 Salzbachtal Bridge, located in Wiesbaden, Hesse, is a 304-meter-long, four-lane motorway bridge on the A66. Originally constructed in the mid-20th century, the bridge has been subject to wear and tear due to increasing traffic loads and aging infrastructure.

Foundation piles are fundamental to the stability and longevity of bridge structures. Ensuring their integrity is crucial to preventing potential structural failures. Dextra played a pivotal role by supplying approximately 10,000 linear meters of Sonitec CSL (Cross Sonic Logging) tubes.

Sonic tubes are essential components in the CSL testing method, which is widely regarded as one of the most reliable techniques for assessing deep foundation integrity. Sonitec, designed for easy installation within the reinforcement cage, facilitates accurate cross-hole sonic logging, allowing engineers to precisely detect and locate defects within the piles.

(Image credit: PORR Deutschland, Wilhelm Schütz)

New Bay Bridge of San Francisco

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New Bay Bridge of San Francisco

The New Bay Bridge was a large civil engineering project undertaken between 2002 and 2013. The aim of the project was to replace two segments of the Bay Bridge that were vulnerable to earthquakes with a new structure designed to withstand seismic forces.

For this project, Dextra was involved in two segments of the renovation: the approach to the Bay Bridge on the San Francisco side and the eastern segment from Yerba Buena Island to Oakland.

Dextra supplied its Bartec® Headed Bar systems for this project. Headed Bars feature an anchor disc mounted on the end of a rebar previously prepared for the Bartec® system.

The use of Headed Bars provides a smart and compact alternative to long rebar hooks in areas where reinforcement is particularly congested. Unlike hook bars, Headed Bars are easy to install, as end anchors can simply be screwed onto the reinforcement at a later stage, after the reinforcement is in place.

For the approach to the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and the eastern segment of Yerba Buena Island, Bartec® Headed Bars were used for shear reinforcement in the column foundations as well as in the bridge hinges.

The Bartec® Headed Bars solution is approved by Caltrans (the California Department of Transportation) for all imperial bar sizes #3 to #18 and is also certified by the ICC-ES.

Hanoi Nhật Tân Bridge

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Hanoi Nhật Tân Bridge (Vietnam – Japan Friendship Bridge)

The Nhat Tan Bridge is an impressive cable-stayed bridge spanning the Red River, located north of Hanoi. The total length of the project is 8.9 km, including the 3.75 km main bridge.

The bridge serves as a new gateway to Hanoi, significantly reducing travel time to Noi Bai International Airport, the second busiest airport in Vietnam by passenger volume.

The bridge was inaugurated by the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam and opened to the public on January 4, 2015. It has since been renamed the “Vietnam – Japan Friendship Bridge.”

Dextra has been involved in the Nhat Tan Bridge since the early stages of the project, supplying the widely used Bartec® rebar couplers, the leading rebar splicing solution in Vietnam. Bartec® connections were used in various parts of the project, including approaches, foundation piles, pile caps, and bridge segments.

Bartec® couplers offer a versatile rebar splicing solution, as the same standard coupler can be used for both standard connections (where the rebar rotates into the coupler) and position connections (where only the coupler rotates, useful when rebar rotation is not possible). Dextra supplied more than 130,000 connections in total for this project, enabling the lifting of heavy elements.

For the temporary operations of lifting and securing the precast girder segments, Dextra also supplied 36 tons of high-tensile PT bars.

Cartagena Viaducto Del Manglar

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Cartagena Viaducto Del Manglar

The Viaducto del Manglar project is a 5.3 km bridge spanning the Ciénaga de la Virgen (swamp), north of Cartagena, Colombia. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion when exiting the city in the Zona Norte (Northern Area).

The viaduct, scheduled to open in 2018, is part of a longer highway project linking Cartagena with Barranquilla.

For this project in Colombia, Dextra has been supplying contractor Rizzani de Eccher with Rolltec® rebar couplers and Headed Bars. Rebar preparation operations have been carried out by Dextra’s distributor in Colombia.

Headed Bars were used in precast caissons, installed beneath the bridge girders, to reduce steel congestion in the heavily reinforced steel cages.

For more information about Dextra solutions in Colombia, please contact our regional Latin America office.

Copyright pictures: Consesion Costera

Mandovi River Cable Stayed Bridge

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Mandovi River Cable Stayed Bridge

The third bridge over the Mandovi River in Goa is an iconic structure that connects Panaji in Tiswadi Taluka and Porvorim in Bardez Taluka. Positioned between the two existing bridges, it was designed to ease traffic congestion along this route. The bridge was officially inaugurated on January 27, 2019.

As one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in India, the four-lane, 21m-wide, 620m-long continuous span Mandovi River Cable-Stayed Bridge adds architectural beauty to Panaji. Standing 70m above sea level, its central concrete pylons are spaced at 150m and are supported by 88 cables arranged in a single-plane harp-type configuration.

Dextra supplied 1,170 sets of fully-threaded post-tensioning bar systems in diameters of 25, 32, 40, 50, and 75mm, with a grade of 830/1030, for various applications, including:

  • Hanger bars
  • Vertical prestressing
  • Horizontal prestressing bars
  • Lifting bars
  • Anchoring the pier head segment to the pier cap
  • Anchoring the front support to the pier cap
  • Anchoring the front cantilever support to the pier cap
  • Anchoring the middle, rear, and auxiliary supports

New Champlain Bridge

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New Champlain Bridge

The New Champlain Bridge is a 3 km-long bridge spanning the Saint Lawrence River at the southeastern entrance of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As one of the busiest bridges in Canada, it plays a crucial economic role for the city, serving as a key route to the United States, located 60 km south.

 

Replacing the Older Champlain Bridge

The New Champlain Bridge is replacing the existing Champlain Bridge, which was commissioned in June 1962. The older structure began showing signs of corrosion in 1994. After several temporary safety measures were implemented to keep the bridge operational, a replacement project was initiated in 2007. For a time, both bridges will stand side by side until the older structure is fully dismantled, with most of its materials planned for recycling.

 

A Focus on Corrosion Resistance

The New Champlain Bridge is designed to last at least 125 years and accommodate 50 million vehicle crossings per year. Given the corrosive environment caused by frequent road de-icing, corrosion resistance was a top priority. Duplex stainless steel rebar was installed in critical areas to enhance durability.

For this project, Dextra recommended using Duplex Stainless Steel Rolltec couplers and anchors. This specialized version of our Rolltec® system replaces standard couplers and anchors with an improved duplex steel alternative, offering superior corrosion resistance.

The Rolltec® solution is well-suited to the Canadian market and is approved by the Quebec Ministry of Transport. With a single-operator threading machine and 30-second threading cycles, it provides high productivity, making it ideal for high-labor-cost markets like Canada.

More than 10,000 Stainless Rolltec® couplers were supplied for this project, primarily for bridge spans. These couplers were used to splice large-diameter reinforcement bars, ranging from 35M (#11) to 55M (#18)—the largest size available in our Rolltec® range.

Additionally, about 10,000 Rolltec® stainless steel end anchors were delivered for sizes up to 55M (#18). Rolltec® Headed Bars use the same threading system as the couplers, simplifying production and installation.

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link

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Mumbai Trans Harbour Link

The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is a 22 km-long road bridge in India, connecting the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with its satellite city, Navi Mumbai.

Also known as the Sewri-Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link, the bridge begins in Sewri, South Mumbai, crosses the Thane Creek via a 16.5 km-long bridge, and terminates in Chirle village, near Nhava Sheva.

This colossal project features a 6-lane highway, 27 meters wide, along with two emergency exit lanes. Designed to accommodate approximately 70,000 vehicles per day, the bridge is expected to significantly reduce the notorious traffic congestion in the Greater Mumbai area.

Originally envisioned more than 35 years ago, actual construction only began in 2018. Once completed, it will be India’s longest sea bridge.

 

Dextra’s Contribution

Dextra played a key role in this project by supplying over 30,000 Sonitec sonic tubes. These tubes facilitate Cross Sonic Logging (CSL) testing, a method used to assess the structural integrity and homogeneity of concrete within barrette piles.

With a conveniently enlarged bell-mouth design, Sonitec tubes enable the seamless connection of two tubes, making installation quick and efficient within reinforcement cages.