FASTCAST BRIDGES & GANTRIES FROM BUCHAN CONCRETE SOLUTIONS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO OFFER AN ECONOMIC 'WHOLE LIFE' SOLUTION FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS.
FASTCAST
BRIDGES & GANTRIES FROM BUCHAN CONCRETE SOLUTIONS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO
OFFER AN ECONOMIC 'WHOLE LIFE' SOLUTION FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROJECTS.
FASTCAST Bridges & Gantries are factory engineered, minimising cost, time and health and safety risks on site and are produced strictly in accordance with the Specification for Highway Works, Volume 1. Buchan produces a comprehensive range of bridges and gantries at its Byley factory, offering a bespoke service to suit the demands of any scheme.
In-house designers use specialised CAD systems to ensure that every detail of a specification is satisfied. Computer controlled manufacturing processes, sophisticated testing procedures and stringent quality controls guarantee that the specified product is the delivered product.
Buchan sales support and technical advisory staff provide invaluable assistance at every stage of a project’s life, from guidance on the appropriate beam of choice to on-site advice on installation. In terms of visual appearance, all Buchan products including deck elevations, parapets, piers, abutments and wing walls, can be designed using a range of treatments.
ENJOY THE
BENEFITS
FASTCAST Bridges &
Gantries from Buchan are often the first choice for contractors and designers
as they are considered economical, both in terms of cost competitiveness and
ease of installation.
Precast concrete offers significant advantages over other materials for the entire construction team. It enables units to be manufactured to precise tolerances and, when required, tested prior to installation.
Whole life costing of components, such as pre-stressed precast concrete bridge beams, has highlighted the material’s value when compared to alternatives including steel or in-situ solutions. This principle, particularly in comparison to steel, has been recognised by the Department of Transport and is of great significance as contractors undertake the design, build, finance and operation of any project.
BENEFITS
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Site operations simplified due to reduced time
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Pre-manufactured under factory controlled
conditions to a consistently high standard
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Inherent structural benefits and
proven performance
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Enhanced durability due to pre-stressing
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Ideally suited for incorporation within
continuous integral bridges
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Streamlined procurement strategy
BESPOKE PROJECTS & MOULD MANUFACTURE
BUCHAN’S AWARD WINNING BALLINGDON BRIDGE IS A PRIME
EXAMPLE OF OUR CAPABILITY IN DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING BESPOKE PROJECTS
BALLINGDON
BRIDGE
The British Precast Concrete Award 2004, was presented to Buchan in recognition
of the innovative work carried out on the reinforced concrete bridge structure
in Suffolk.
The bridge delineates a fine edge and creates an elegant symmetrical reflection in the river. The feet of the bridge appear to lightly touch the surface of the water. Buchan’s capability to overcome the environmental and aesthetic constraints meant we were the obvious choice for delivering this complex project.
The key to the production of the precast elements was the high-Tec fabrication of the moulds.
MOULD MANUFACTURE
Buchan’s mould manufacturing facility has evolved over 35 years and comprises
a team of patternmakers, fabricators and mould makers, capable of producing
complex, high accuracy, close tolerance moulds in concrete, steel, timber and
plastic, to meet the demanding specifications set by our customers.
Buchan has also supplied moulds and provided technical assistance for segment production in America, Europe and Asia. Our R & D department specialises in the creation of full size, and scale working models for project planning and development.