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The largest application of ABM’s new Diaphragm Formwork System (DFS) forms part of the new Bletchley Flyover, where East West Rail crosses the West Coast Mainline. The system provides a vertical permanent formwork solution between prestressed beams to form the front face of the in-situ cast diaphragm. The majority of the system is pre-fitted to the prestressed beams before delivery
ABM manufactured and delivered over 3,500 tonnes of precast concrete to East West Rail Alliance’s Bletchley Flyover Reconstruction project. The 103 prestresed beams and 45 cill beams were successfully installed by EWRA during blockade of the West Coast Mainline railway. For the full story see EWR Bletchley.
Some of the widest precast concrete units ever moved by ABM support the new Airport City bridge at Manchester Airport. At 6.0m wide, the 6.5m tall GLD pier posed significant challenges, but working closely with our logistics partner the unit was successfully delivered ready for installation next to the M56 Spur Road. See the full story at AirportCity
Off-site trial assembly of two Jacked Underpasses took place at ABM’s North Nottinghamshire facility recently. The new underpass will form part of the major transformation of White Hart Lane station to make it more accessible and improve journeys for customers. ABM’s specialist manufacturing skills were called on by leading Civil Engineering & Tunneling Subcontractor Joseph Gallagher to manufacture the
Work on the new Grasshoppers Sports Club facility in West London is nearing completion with the club house featuring a stand and viewing area designed and manufactured by ABM to suit the client’s requirements and the contractors need for rapid construction. ABM’s design team developed an easily transportable precast component system for the stand which allow on-site assembly in just