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Engineered Fixing Solutions for the Tunnelling Industry

Engineered Fixing Solutions for the Tunnelling Industry
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TunnelVision Engineered Fixing Solutions, Fabricated in Stainless Steels

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ANCON designs and manufactures high integrity steel components for a wide range of industries including Building, Infrastructure, Water Treatment, Nuclear Ancon Head Office, Sheffield, UK and Mining. Primarily, our products are manufactured from stainless steels. Ancon has the in-house engineering design and manufacturing capabilities to meet the specialist fabrication requirements of a diverse range of industries. On a daily basis, Ancon’s technical staff liaise with project teams throughout the world, advising on the most cost-effective and practical fixing solutions. Ancon has three UK...

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THE TUNNELLING INDUSTRY Ancon is a member of the British Tunnelling Society and the Australasian Tunnelling Society. We have an impressive international project portfolio in this demanding Infrastructure sector. Have an enquiry ? Contac t Ancon on T: +44 ( 0)114 2 75 5224 E: info@ ancon. co.uk This booklet provides brief details of just some of the projects with which we have been involved. Fast Track Tunnelling Solutions: Develop. Engineer. Manufacture. Supply. Design & Testing Knowledge Transfer Corrosion Resistance System Design Value Engineering Site Scheduling Feasibility Assessment...

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Project Profile: North-South Bypass Tunnel, Brisbane, Australia Tunnel ceiling suspension systems The CLEM7 Tunnel, known as the North-South Bypass Tunnel during its construction, is a new toll road built under the Brisbane River. It comprises two 4.8 kilometre twin-lane tunnels which bypass the city’s central business district, significantly reducing surface traffic congestion. In addition to being the longest road tunnel in the country, it is also the most advanced with many safety features. In the event of a fire or explosion, a high-tech ventilation system comprising 100 jet fans will...

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Project Profile: Clyde Tunnel Refurbishment, Glasgow, UK Fire-resistant tunnel lining and support frame The 762 metre long Clyde Tunnel has been a major transport link between north and south Glasgow for almost 50 years. On average 65,000 vehicles travel through it daily. Contractor Byzak undertook the refurbishment contract that involved stripping the tunnel’s existing secondary lining back to the cast iron structure and replacing it with a new architectural fire-resistant version. To minimise traffic disruption, the maintenance work was carried out at night to a strict schedule, 7 days a...

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Project Profile: City West Cable Tunnel, Sydney, Australia Transmission Cable Support System The City West Cable Tunnel was constructed by Thiess as part of EnergyAustralia’s major upgrade of the electricity infrastructure of Sydney. The new tunnel, measuring 1.7 kilometres long and 3.5 metres wide, carries transmission cabling across the city’s central business district. Stainless steel brackets support the heavy duty cables along the full length of the tunnel. The maintenance-free life and proven integrity of stainless steel, combined with Ancon’s fabrication expertise, means no costly...

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Project Profile: East Tunnel Refurbishment, Dartford, UK Road deck endplates Spanning the river Thames, the Dartford River Crossing forms a vital part of Britain's busiest orbital road, the M25. The Crossing comprises two dual-lane tunnels carrying traffic to the north and a four-lane cable-stayed bridge carrying traffic to the south. Essential remedial work on the East Tunnel required more than 1 kilometre of road deck to be replaced. The new road deck was installed in 4.5 metre sections. To enable a fixing to be made with the adjacent section, each road slab was cast with a specially...

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Engineered Fixing Solutions, Fabricated in Stainless Steels In the same series: Tunnelling, Water, Building Project References: • • • • • • • Brisbane North-South Bypass, Australia City West Cable Tunnel, Australia Kogarah Cable Tunnel, Australia Perth City Metro Rail Tunnel, Australia Blackwall Tunnel, UK Clyde Tunnel, UK Dartford River Crossing, UK Heathrow Express, UK Waterloo International Terminal, UK Thessaloniki Metro, Greece Plabutsch Tunnel, Austria Gotthard Tunnel, Switzerland Horburg Tunnel, Switzerland Ancon Limited President Way, President Park, Sheffield S4 7UR, UK Tel: +44...

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