Freyssinet UK - Specialist provider of Civil Engineering Projects » Freyssinet Group http://freyssinet.co.uk Bearing Tester, Concrete Repairs, Bearing Replacement, Concrete Corrosion Prevention Post Tensioning Bearing Manufacturer, Bearing Testing, Bridge Bearing Repair, Bridge Bearing Replacement, Bridge Bearings, Bridge Expansion Joints, Flat Jacks, PSC Post Tensioning, Stay Cable, Cable Stay Bridge, Concrete Corrosion Prevention, Structural Concrete Refurbishment, Concrete Repairs, Concrete Bridge Repairs, Concrete Building Repairs, Concrete Structure Repairs, Bearing Tester, Post Tensioning, High Tensile Bars, High Strength Bars, Prestressing Bars, Post Tensioning Bars, Freyssibar Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 Freyssinet supply CE marked bearings for the New Walton Bridge http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-supply-ce-marked-bearings-for-the-new-walton-bridge/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-supply-ce-marked-bearings-for-the-new-walton-bridge/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:26:20 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=2632 There has been a bridge at Walton on Thames since 1750, providing an important link across the River Thames between Shepperton and Walton on Thames. This new £32.4 million bridge is the sixth bridge is under construction, with previous bridges, dating back to 1750, having been dismantled and rebuilt as traffic evolved and increased over [...]

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]]> There has been a bridge at Walton on Thames since 1750, providing an important link across the River Thames between Shepperton and Walton on Thames.

This new £32.4 million bridge is the sixth bridge is under construction, with previous bridges, dating back to 1750, having been dismantled and rebuilt as traffic evolved and increased over time. It will replace two existing temporary bridges, and a new viaduct will be built alongside the existing viaduct, with the existing viaduct remaining in use for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

After extensive preparatory work in 2011, the main construction works began in early January 2012 and building is expected to finish by the summer of 2013.



Surrey County Council appointed engineers Atkins and main contractor Costain Limited, who then asked Freyssinet to supply the bridge bearings. In total, 12 no. pot bearings were supplied through Freyssinet Products Company (FPC) in France. The bridge bearings comprised a mixture of fixed, free sliding and guided sliding types.

All of the bridge bearings supplied are CE marked, demonstrating conformity with the essential requirements of applicable EC directives. Freyssinet conducts a policy of permanently improving its products and research and development of new processes or materials. The rigorous product quality control practices Freyssinet has developed have enabled the Group to obtain CE marking to distribute its bridge bearings.

The main decks of the bridge are now being prepared for installation and once this is complete the temporary protection in the river will be removed at the end January of 2013. Overall the project remains on target for completion during summer 2013.

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-supply-ce-marked-bearings-for-the-new-walton-bridge/feed/ 0 Expertise: integrated solutions for prestressing of buildings by post-tensioning http://freyssinet.co.uk/expertise-integrated-solutions-for-prestressing-of-buildings-by-post-tensioning/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/expertise-integrated-solutions-for-prestressing-of-buildings-by-post-tensioning/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:56:09 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=2618 For over 50 years Freyssinet has been involved in the construction of buildings and skyscrapers, optimising their structure through the benefits of prestressed floor technology. With its integrated design, supply and build prestressing solutions, Freyssinet makes its extensive expertise and know-how available to contracting authorities and architects, resulting in the design of ever more functional [...]

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]]> For over 50 years Freyssinet has been involved in the construction of buildings and skyscrapers, optimising their structure through the benefits of prestressed floor technology.
With its integrated design, supply and build prestressing solutions, Freyssinet makes its extensive expertise and know-how available to contracting authorities and architects, resulting in the design of ever more functional and durable structures, while at the same time taking account of any operational constraints.



Technical support from the architectural design phase
Contemporary architectural trends favour large unbroken floor areas, flexible internal layout and spaces that are easy to modify and move around in, while considerably improving the durability of buildings. All of these requirements can be met through the use of prestressing by post-tensioning, which enables the creation of large unobstructed floor areas with a minimum number of columns and reduced floor thicknesses.
Freyssinet supports its customers from the design stage in order to optimise structures with a view to reducing costs and construction times while meeting their architectural requirements.

Complete integration of prestressing works into the construction cycle
When prestressing operations form part of the construction schedule, the constraints associated with planning and phasing the works constitute a major challenge. Freyssinet’s numerous strengths mean that it is able to guarantee its customers a quality service performed in strict accordance with production cycles:
• The Freyssinet prestressing system, with CE marking and compliance certification, is designed for high site productivity;
• The Freyssinet-designed installation equipment enables fast, high-quality execution;
• Lastly, Freyssinet’s specialist teams meet the training and qualification requirements of standard CWA 14646.



Main benefits
Larger slab spans require fewer columns, providing great freedom in terms of layout.
• Depending on slab type, elimination of soffits or reduced floor thicknesses. The extra height gained can allow for more levels to be built;
• Savings on materials (concrete and steel);
• Shallower, less complex foundations;
• Reduced delivery times due to fast installation.
As well as:
• Elimination of deflection under normal conditions of use;
• Reduction or elimination of slab contraction joints and floor expansion joints;
• Better resistance to cracking caused by shrinkage for improved watertightness and so improved durability.
Post-tensioned floors result in a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with traditional reinforced concrete designs.

A variety of applications
Freyssinet prestressing systems can be used in a variety of applications including industrial slabs and floors, foundation slabs and in-fill structures in buildings. They are a cost-effective, reliable solution for optimising a wide range of structures:
• Residential buildings;
• Office blocks;
• Retail centres;
• Underground and above ground car parks;
• Hospitals;
• Schools;
• Business centres;
• Industrial buildings;
• Sports halls;
• Docks, etc.



How does it work?
Prestressing involves a number of different steps:
1. Formwork installation
2. Installation of lower mesh and lower beam reinforcements
3. Installation of active anchors on concrete joint formers
3a. Bonded prestressing: installation of sheaths and threading of strands
3b. Unbonded prestressing: installation of greased sheathed strands, which may be prefabricated
4. Creation of passive anchors
5. Creation of tendon profiles using plastic supports
6. Installation of upper reinforcements
7. Inspection of prestressing and reinforcements by a Freyssinet manager
8. Concreting of slabs in the presence of a Freyssinet manager
9. Tensioning to 25% if necessary
10. Tensioning to 100%
11. Elongation monitoring
12. Stripping of slabs
13. Cutting of strands
14. Sealing of anchor recesses
15. Cement grouting of sheaths in the case of bonded prestressing

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/expertise-integrated-solutions-for-prestressing-of-buildings-by-post-tensioning/feed/ 0 Maintenance of the ANZAC Bridge: a large-scale project and a world first http://freyssinet.co.uk/maintenance-of-the-anzac-bridge-a-large-scale-project-and-a-world-first/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/maintenance-of-the-anzac-bridge-a-large-scale-project-and-a-world-first/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:01:46 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=2467 The ANZAC Bridge in Sydney provides a link between the central business district and the city’s western suburbs. Carrying 2 x 4 lanes, this road bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Australia, with a main span of 345m. When the bridge was opened in 1995, vibrations were detected in the stay cables due to [...]

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]]> The ANZAC Bridge in Sydney provides a link between the central business district and the city’s western suburbs. Carrying 2 x 4 lanes, this road bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Australia, with a main span of 345m. When the bridge was opened in 1995, vibrations were detected in the stay cables due to the complete lack of vibration control devices, which were not commonplace at the time. As there was a risk of the vibrations ultimately causing profound damage to the bridge, a modernisation contract was recently awarded to a consortium including Freyssinet.

Such vibrations are caused by the combined effect of wind and rain. Studies conducted by Freyssinet’s Technical Department led to the proposed solution of fitting helical contour ridges to the existing HDPE sheaths. These were fitted without any interruption to traffic using Freyssilix, a welding robot developed in partnership with Alpin Technik.

In addition to the contour ridges, which will reduce vibrations by around 80%, Freyssinet Internal Radial Dampers (IRD) will absorb any residual vibrations.



Freyssinet also designed “new generation” deviator collars for the ANZAC Bridge that increase the lever arm of the IRDs while protecting the anchorages against angular deflection.

Lastly, the Technical Department has contributed to a world first by developing and laboratory testing a ground-breaking method for replacing the filler in the stay cable anchorages. The process was verified in Australia and specifically adapted for this project. The replacement operation will start in the next few months and will significantly extend the durability of the cable-stayed structures.

A project with a focus on safety and quality

Throughout the modernisation work, the bridge’s eight lanes will remain open to traffic. To ensure the complete safety of the teams working on the bridge and for transporting materials, two 80 cm-wide fixed platforms have been fitted on either side of the bridge.
At the same time, the decision was taken to improve the permanent access systems, leading to the installation of a lift in each tower and access to all of the bridge’s deck-level anchorages.

For this entire project, Freyssinet Australia has applied the quality standards required by NSW Roads and Maritime Services. Furthermore, ever-mindful of the safety and well-being of the teams, Freyssinet Australia and its three partners have developed a comprehensive safety policy.

The project is due for completion in October 2013.



TO FIND OUT MORE:
• Maintenance of cable-stayed structures:
Please contact us if you would like to order our brochures: info@freyssinet.co.uk

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/maintenance-of-the-anzac-bridge-a-large-scale-project-and-a-world-first/feed/ 0 Freyssinet beats the world record in Vladivostok, Russia, with a 1,104-metre cable-stayed span http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-beats-the-world-record-in-vladivostok-russia-with-a-1104-metre-cable-stayed-span/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-beats-the-world-record-in-vladivostok-russia-with-a-1104-metre-cable-stayed-span/#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:15:31 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=1721 Designed by Russian company Mostovik, and built by Russian general contractor USK Most, who subcontracted the construction to its subsidiary SK Most and Mostovik, the Russky Island Bridge will have a total length of 1,872 metres. It is made up of a 28-metre wide central span, two A-frame towers 320 metres high, 168 parallel strand [...]

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]]> Designed by Russian company Mostovik, and built by Russian general contractor USK Most, who subcontracted the construction to its subsidiary SK Most and Mostovik, the Russky Island Bridge will have a total length of 1,872 metres. It is made up of a 28-metre wide central span, two A-frame towers 320 metres high, 168 parallel strand stay cables and dampers placed on each of these stay cables. Freyssinet carried out the design, production and installation of the stay cables on the structure, as well as positioning the dampers. Furthermore, Freyssinet conducted an expert appraisal on behalf of the Russian Ministry of Construction to validate the solutions selected for the design of the structure.

Compact, parallel strand stay cables to minimise the effects of the wind
For the Freyssinet team responsible for installing the stay cables and dampers, everything started in July 2011 with the positioning of the first pair of stay cables at a height of 186 metres. From that date on, the operations proceeded with the installation of the 8 planes of 21 stay cables as the bridge was built, with a total of 3,700 tonnes of strands! Due to the exceptional length of the stay cables (the longest being 582 metres, another record), Freyssinet developed individually-protected parallel strand stay cables to minimise the effects of the wind on the structure. These “compact” stay cables feature a greater number of strands, which allows the outer sheath to be saturated (approximately 20% more strands in relation to a sheath of the same diameter). The outsides of the sheaths are also fitted with helical ribs to prevent vibrations resulting from the combined effect of wind and rain. Individually anchored by wedges on upper and lower blocks arranged in the towers and in the deck, the strands and all the stay cable bridge components have a service life of 100 years.

Dampers adapted to the size of the bridge
Since 25 March and the positioning of the last stay cables, Freyssinet has been focusing on installing the dampers. These dampers, developed and patented by Freyssinet, are external for the longest stay cables and internal for the shortest ones. Furthermore, the longest stay cables installed on the central span are equipped with magnetorheological dampers, the viscosity of which is adjusted electrically in line with the vibration frequency (Maurer technology). The finishing work, which also benefits from Freyssinet innovations, is next in line.

Golden Horn, Vladivostok’s second bridge
Just 5 kilometres from the Russky Island Bridge, Freyssinet has also designed, supplied and installed 192 stay cables for the Golden Horn Bridge. Located in the heart of Vladivostok, this cable stay bridge connects the northern and southern parts of the city. With a span of 737 metres (and a total length of 1,389 metres), it will be the 10th largest cable-stayed structure in the world when it opens.

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-beats-the-world-record-in-vladivostok-russia-with-a-1104-metre-cable-stayed-span/feed/ 0 Controlling Seismic Risks: Looking at buildings as an example http://freyssinet.co.uk/controlling-seismic-risks-looking-at-buildings-as-an-example/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/controlling-seismic-risks-looking-at-buildings-as-an-example/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:19:56 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=1168 Although we cannot change seismic hazard, in other words the magnitude and occurrence of earthquakes, we can however increase a structure’s resistance/resilience and so reduce seismic risk through preventive measures. How structures respond Buildings do not all respond to earthquakes in the same way and their structural and architectural design influences how they are affected. [...]

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]]> Although we cannot change seismic hazard, in other words the magnitude and occurrence of earthquakes, we can however increase a structure’s resistance/resilience and so reduce seismic risk through preventive measures.

How structures respond
Buildings do not all respond to earthquakes in the same way and their structural and architectural design influences how they are affected. The structures act as oscillators which amplify or reduce ground movements to varying degrees.

Structure types
In terms of building structures, two main types emerge: portal frame construction with brick infill, and concrete or brick shell construction. In an earthquake, these two types respond differently: portal frame types are flexible and behave with a flexural tendency, whereas concrete or masonry structures are more subject to shear stress, especially in the case of low buildings.

Fragility – evenness
Good architectural design aims for: non-resonance of the structure with the oscillations of the ground, elimination of torsional phenomena, minimising stress concentrations (uneven loads), continuous mass distribution, bracing elements distributed in a way appropriate to mass distribution, etc.

Seismic repair and reinforcement strategies
There are three main operational methods, once the fragility and evenness factors of the building have been dealt with:
- Increasing ductility (for example, carbon fibre jacketing of columns)
- Increasing strength (for example, use of shotcrete)
- Reducing seismic action (for example, Transpec® damper or use of bearing systems to isolate from the ground)

Freyssinet operates in all the following fields:

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/controlling-seismic-risks-looking-at-buildings-as-an-example/feed/ 0 Seismic safety: a major concern http://freyssinet.co.uk/seismic-safety-a-major-concern/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/seismic-safety-a-major-concern/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:04:16 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=1160 Robert G., South-East Regional Director in France* presents seismic safety regulations and related issues. The context: In the world each year there are over one hundred and fifty earthquakes with magnitudes of 6 or higher (in other words earthquakes that release enough energy to be potentially destructive). The area of seismic safety is the subject [...]

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]]> Robert G., South-East Regional Director in France* presents seismic safety regulations and related issues.

The context:
In the world each year there are over one hundred and fifty earthquakes with magnitudes of 6 or higher (in other words earthquakes that release enough energy to be potentially destructive).
The area of seismic safety is the subject of numerous regulations and obligations the world over. Every natural disaster brings better knowledge of the energies that can be released and sometimes gives rise to changes in “seismic zones”, as was the case with France and the new “zoning” brought in in 2009.
Freyssinet provides an extensive range of solutions to meet seismic safety requirements for both new builds and repair.

What does Freyssinet offer in this area?
We operate in two major fields: new builds and repair of existing buildings.
- In the case of new builds, Freyssinet has developed appropriate seismic safety systems and offers a full range of dedicated products.
• Dampers that absorb seismic energy (TRANSPEC® range)
• Connectors that keep a structure firmly fixed to its foundations during an earthquake (TRANSPEC® Connector)
• Bearing systems (elastic, visco-elastic, pendulum, etc.)
• Shock absorbing cross bracing systems created with hydraulic or seismic safety dampers
• Tuned mass dampers
These various devices can be used alone or in combination to achieve the most effective and most appropriate protection for a particular construction project. Seismic protection is based on three fundamental operational modes which are: isolation, connection and dissipation. Every year numerous structures are built throughout the world incorporating these three protective methods.
In addition, Freyssinet is launching its new ISOSLAB® foundation solution used to isolate a series of buildings or a district and minimise seismic acceleration in traditional construction works. ISOSLAB® is certainly the safest slab foundation solution around, useable in all risk areas (buildings, basements, streets, play areas, etc.) and serving to isolate the general public from the effects of earthquakes.

- In the case of existing buildings, Freyssinet operates at all phases of a project, both pre- and post-quake: diagnosis, studies and works.
Freyssinet’s engineering & design and technical teams help clients make an initial diagnosis before deciding on how to strengthen structures and selecting the desired level of protection. The company can also intervene at the execution stage of the works our clients decide on.

In addition to the techniques described above, Freyssinet carries out seismic protection works based on two major intervention methods:
• Strengthening, consisting in making the structure more resistant, or more ductile (examples of works carried out: buildings, bridges, nuclear plants, etc.)
• Isolation, consisting in cutting into the structure at foundation level and then supporting it in order to insert a series of bearings that may or may not be connected to a damper
Foreva® techniques and solutions, for example underpinning, additional prestressing and carbon fibre reinforcement, are frequently used, effective solutions for achieving compliance with seismic safety regulations and are a major competitive advantage in this market.

*The South-East Region is one of the French regions with the highest earthquake risk levels in the country, 4 out of a possible 5, and is very experienced in handling projects in this field.

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/seismic-safety-a-major-concern/feed/ 0 Soletanche Freyssinet Group achieves worldwide success http://freyssinet.co.uk/soletanche-freyssinet-group-achieves-worldwide-success/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/soletanche-freyssinet-group-achieves-worldwide-success/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:34:21 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=1067 Freyssinet Limited form part of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, the world leader in specialised civil engineering which brings together an unparalleled array of geotechnical, structural and nuclear engineering capabilities and brands. Operating throughout the world, our 17,000 employees meet the needs of clients by devising and implementing solutions tailored to the specific features of each [...]

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]]> Freyssinet Limited form part of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, the world leader in specialised civil engineering which brings together an unparalleled array of geotechnical, structural and nuclear engineering capabilities and brands.

Operating throughout the world, our 17,000 employees meet the needs of clients by devising and implementing solutions tailored to the specific features of each project, whatever its complexity and scale, and help boost the performance and durability of each structure.

The Soletanche Freyssinet Group recorded an impressive performance in the second year of its existence, with turnover increasing by 5.1% to 2 billion Euros.

Click here to view the Soletanche Freyssinet Activity Report 2010

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/soletanche-freyssinet-group-achieves-worldwide-success/feed/ 0 Freyssinet Limited work with VINCI Construction UK to win contract http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-limited-work-with-vinci-construction-uk-to-win-contract/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-limited-work-with-vinci-construction-uk-to-win-contract/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:25:42 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=1037 Streatham Hub is a multi-million pound regeneration project by Lambeth Council in partnership with Tesco. The Hub site covers the old ice rink and leisure centre between Streatham High Road and Streatham Station. The development includes the construction of a replacement sports centre and ice rink, the Tesco store, a bus interchange close to the [...]

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]]> Streatham Hub is a multi-million pound regeneration project by Lambeth Council in partnership with Tesco. The Hub site covers the old ice rink and leisure centre between Streatham High Road and Streatham Station.


The development includes the construction of a replacement sports centre and ice rink, the Tesco store, a bus interchange close to the station, a public square and new homes. The Hub is expected to create around 600 new jobs for Streatham when it opens in 2013.


The project involves an undercroft car park, two storeys of retail store and a transfer structure above that which supports the residential blocks. To one side is the bus interchange, energy centre and service yard all above more undercroft parking. To the other side is a link block and the leisure centre, including the new ice rink and swimming pools.
The total post-tensioned slab area on the project is expected to be 21,250m2.

During the tender stage Freyssinet supported VINCI with value engineering options which assisted in winning VINCI the contract. The majority of these options are now being taken forward into construction as follows:
• The Tescos Store was a 600mm deep cobiax (voided) slab spanning 16×7.5m car park grid. This has been replaced by 2400x550mm deep PT beams and 250mm PT slabs, thus saving 50mm of dig across the 75x75m store footprint.
• The Bus Hub and Service Yard support HA loading and comprised 1600x900mm deep RC beams with 450mm RC slabs. The adopted PT solution has 425mm fl at slabs with 3m2x550mm OA depth drop heads at columns.
• The Link Block contains a 400mm deep PT transfer slab with 1200sq x 550 OA deep column caps at level 1. This carries 5 levels of metsec residential block above. Previously, in RC, this slab was a 600mm deep solid slab.
• The ground level of the Link Block has been post-tensioned too (previously 600mm deep RC cobiax, now 350mm PT flat slab). By post-tensioning isolated beams, previous head room clashes with vehicle ramps below have been solved.
• The Ice Rink slab was designed as PT by Halcrow Yolles from the outset because of the extremely fine deflection control required. It typically consists of 1000x1400mm deep beams and 300mm deep slabs.


Freyssinet Limited was appointed as the specialist PT contractor for this contract in August 2011 and design works have commenced. Construction work will commence in April 2012 and the PT slabs are due to be completed by January 2013.

Streatham Hub, along with Hoe Street and Wade Deacon School are examples of contracts where Freyssinet is supporting VINCI Construction bid teams at tender stage. This synergy between companies is giving them an edge through proposals to use post-tensioning and innovative engineering.

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-limited-work-with-vinci-construction-uk-to-win-contract/feed/ 0 Freyssinet Join Alliance to Revolutionise Offshore Wind http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-join-alliance-to-revolutionise-offshore-wind/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-join-alliance-to-revolutionise-offshore-wind/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:29:04 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=940 VINCI Construction UK Ltd., and sister VINCI company – Freyssinet International & Cie, have created a joint venture to revolutionise the delivery of offshore wind farms. Developed with support from the Carbon Trust by GBF®, a consortium of Gifford, BMT Nigel Gee, and a specialist arm of Freyssinet – the alliance’s low cost, low risk [...]

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]]> VINCI Construction UK Ltd., and sister VINCI company – Freyssinet International & Cie, have created a joint venture to revolutionise the delivery of offshore wind farms. Developed with support from the Carbon Trust by GBF®, a consortium of Gifford, BMT Nigel Gee, and a specialist arm of Freyssinet – the alliance’s low cost, low risk and low impact approach includes a radical solution for deploying foundations without the need for costly specialist vessels or heavy lifting at sea. The team’s approach also includes a manufacturing process for assembling entire wind-turbine structures onshore before deploying them at sea.



The team’s product comprises a Gravity Based Foundation to be slip formed on land. The tower and turbine will be installed in the construction yard in a continuation of the base production line – economies of scale and a slick methodology will ensure the complete assemblies are produced economically. The completed units will be deployed and installed on the seabed with the assistance of a Transportation & Installation Barge (TIB). The TIB is a low cost, low maintenance dumb barge, built specifically for this process.



Based on UK Government commitments, a six-fold increase in output from wind will be required by 2020. The VINCI Construction UK – Freyssinet JV will construct and deploy the GBF® concept which is set to change the economics of offshore wind farms suitable for gravity bases The JV believes that its methods will enable deployment of turbines in rougher seas and deeper waters than conventional alternatives. A further key advantage is that a completely different supply chain is called upon compared to the better known monopile or jacket solutions.


VINCI Construction UK and Freyssinet International will jointly develop the innovative solution. Close partnerships and collaboration will be critical to the success of the project, and the JV will be working with developers, turbine manufacturers and others, including other companies from the wider VINCI Group to ensure the right arrangements and skills are in place.


There are also considerable environmental benefits to the proposed offshore scheme. The foundations themselves can be made from recycled materials, and the environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of the structures will be minimal. The foundations are designed such as that they can be completely removed at the end of their useful life and hence will have minimal long term impact on the environment once they’ve been decommissioned. While providing local employment opportunities, the projects will also, of course, help the UK to meet its renewable energy targets and deliver sustainable energy in the years ahead.

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]]> http://freyssinet.co.uk/freyssinet-join-alliance-to-revolutionise-offshore-wind/feed/ 0 New Freyssinet Group Branding http://freyssinet.co.uk/new-freyssinet-group-branding/ http://freyssinet.co.uk/new-freyssinet-group-branding/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:42:02 +0000 admin http://freyssinet.co.uk/?p=924 Following the worldwide launch of the Freyssinet Group’s new logo and marketing material, Freyssinet Ltd took the opportunity to create a new website and newsletter to promote their activities within the UK. This will not only allow the Company to keep their existing client base up to date, but also to introduce themselves to new [...]

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]]> Following the worldwide launch of the Freyssinet Group’s new logo and marketing material, Freyssinet Ltd took the opportunity to create a new website and newsletter to promote their activities within the UK.

This will not only allow the Company to keep their existing client base up to date, but also to introduce themselves to new clients, and ensure that both remain well informed of the wide range of products and services that Freyssinet Ltd have to offer.

Whether your project relates to the construction of a new structure or the repair and strengthening of an existing one, throughout the new website there are examples of all of the types of structure that Freyssinet Ltd’s services can be applied to.

Supported by case studies detailing previous projects that have been completed, and brochures providing further detail about their products and services, the new website provides an extensive range of information.

Freyssinet Ltd relocated their Head Office in Telford to a new location last year.

They are now based at:
Innovation House
Euston Way
Town Centre
Telford
TF3 4LT

An internal competition was run to name the new office. The Freyssinet name is synonymous with innovation, which over the years has included the invention and development of post-tensioned reinforcement techniques, the development of TFC (Carbon Fibre Fabric – first developed by Freyssinet in 1996) and the invention of the flat jack, to name but a few.

Freyssinet’s UK branch remains within the Midlands, well placed centrally within the country, with good road links from the M6 and M54.

Associated companies Reinforced Earth Company (RECo) and Corrosion Control Services Ltd (CCSL), also members of the Freyssinet Group, have relocated too, and our factory remains operational from Stafford Park, also within Telford.

Freyssinet Ltd hopes that their new company branding, along with their new office, will allow them to continue to expand and develop their work force, and promote their activities.

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