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A Vision for Long-Lasting Infrastructure
Delivering infrastructure projects that balance durability, sustainability, and cost-efficiency is a growing challenge for decision-makers. The restoration of the Main Sewer Pipe in Leipzig, Germany, demonstrates how proven non-corrosive reinforcements, long used in the composite industry, are now reshaping construction practices to meet these demands.
Key Benefits for Decision-Makers
- Durability for Decades:
Non-corrosive carbon reinforcements withstand harsh environments, significantly extending the service life of aging infrastructure. This reduces long-term maintenance costs and ensures reliable operation for decades. - Lightweight Materials for Efficiency:
Unlike steel, carbon reinforcement is lightweight, simplifying transport and installation. Workers in Leipzig easily transported 2.3 m x 5 m cuts through narrow shafts and positioned them precisely, minimizing logistical challenges. - On-Site Customization and Scalability:
The CARGO system enabled on-site cutting directly from rolls, ensuring precise dimensions and reducing material waste. With 80 meters of sewer channel already restored and two more sections planned, this approach demonstrates scalability for large infrastructure projects. - Sustainability in Action:
Lightweight, non-corrosive materials align with global sustainability goals, ensuring environmental compliance and securing public trust.
The Leipzig Sewer Restoration: A Project Overview
- Scope: Restoration of an 80-meter section of the main sewer pipe, with two additional 80-meter sections to follow.
Process: - Preparation: Shotcrete was applied to level the surface of the old masonry.
Reinforcement Installation: Lightweight GRID Q43-CCE-21 reinforcement was laid out seamlessly across curved surfaces.
Concrete Application: A top layer of concrete filler secured the reinforcement, ensuring optimal crack control and structural integrity. - Outcome: Simplified logistics, reduced labor intensity, and a longer lifespan for the rehabilitated sewer channel.
Beyond Wastewater: Reinforcements for Every Water-Exposed Structure
The Leipzig project highlights how materials with decades of proven reliability in the composite industry are now making construction projects more efficient, sustainable, and durable. These reinforcements are more than just materials; they are versatile solutions that address the challenges of aging infrastructure across a wide range of environments.
Beyond wastewater and sewer systems, non-corrosive reinforcements are ideal for any concrete structures exposed to water. This includes:
- Marine Structures: Piers, docks, and harbor walls exposed to saline water and harsh marine environments, where corrosion from saltwater significantly shortens the lifespan of steel reinforcements.
- Hydraulic Structures: Dams, canals, and pumping stations under constant water pressure and often exposed to aggressive conditions, making durability critical.
- Industrial Facilities: Concrete tanks and pipelines handling industrial waste and aggressive chemicals, where corrosion compromises structural integrity over time.
These applications showcase the adaptability of non-corrosive reinforcements in extending the lifespan of infrastructure while minimizing maintenance and environmental impact. Whether exposed to saltwater, freshwater, or chemically aggressive environments, these materials deliver reliability and long-term value.
