MOTORWAY NOISE WALL FOUNDATIONS
Dramix 5D Foundations
Dramix 5D65/60BG was used to replace all the conventional structural reinforcing in over 3km of foundations required to support the concrete sound barriers along State Highway 1 in Ellerslie.
Technical solution:
- Dramix 5D65/60BG
- No traditional reinforcement required
Benefits
The location and tight schedule meant that a steel fibre reinforced concrete foundation was the preferred option because it was easier to construct, involved less trades / people on site and was significantly quicker to build. The robust quality control process, which is done at the batching plant, meant that the engineer could confidently specify the Dramix 5D65/60BG steel fibre reinforced concrete option which was quicker, easier and more cost effective than the traditional reinforcing bar cage option.