Baku Tower
The project of 277 m high Baku Tower is the tallest building in not only Azerbaijan but also the entire Caucasus. MAURER installed a 400-ton inertial mass damper to protect this building from vibrations, wind, and earthquakes.
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SOCAR Tower
In our country, the SOCAR Tower was one of the projects for which MAURER provided earthquake and wind protection. A 450-ton inertial mass damper was installed on the SOCAR Tower.
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New Administrative Building of the Central Bank
In the project of the new administrative building of the Central Bank, a MAURER seismic protection system was installed for a special section. 7 spherical bearings were used.
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Heydar Aliyev International Airport
MAURER supplied 39 spherical bearings for the Heydar Aliyev International Airport project.
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Ahmadbayli-Horadiz-Minjivan-Aghbend
This project is part of the Karabakh Development Plan. For this project, we supplied MAURER expansion joints and elastomeric bearings.
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Barda-Aghdam
One of the projects of the Karabakh Development Plan is the Barda-Aghdam motorway. For this project, we supplied MAURER expansion joints and elastomeric bearings.
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Aghdam-Khindarkh
One of the projects of the Karabakh Development Plan is the Aghdam-Khindarkh motorway project. For this project, we supplied MAURER expansion joints and elastomeric bearings.
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Fuzuli-Aghdam
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) in our country. One such project is the Fuzuli-Aghdam motorway passing through the Aghdam, Khojavand, and Fuzuli regions.
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Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha
The Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha motorway is one of the projects for which ESDESCON LLC supplied expansion joints and elastomeric bearings by MAURER (Germany).
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Shukurbeili–Jabrayil–Hadrut
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) in our country. One such project is the Shukurbayli-Jabrayil-Hadrut motorway.
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Mughanli-Ismayilli-Gabala
ESDESCON LLC supplies MAURER elastomeric bearings and expansion joints for bridge projects implemented in our country. One such project is the Mughanli-Ismayilli-Gabala motorway.
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Sulutapa Circle
ESDESCON LLC supplied elastomeric bearings manufactured by MAURER (Germany) for the bridge project on the motorway in the area of the Sulutape Circle.
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Khirdalan Railroad Bridge
ESDESCON LLC supplied elastomeric bearings by MAURER (Germany) for the Khirdalan Railroad Bridge project.
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Why should you choose us?
Our company is the official and sole representative of 148-year-old MAURER (Germany), 55-year-old KINEMETRICS (USA), 70-year-old NOE (Germany), and 37-year-old SHINDO (South Korea) in Azerbaijan.
Years of experience
We offer perfect project solutions based on the many years of experience of the companies we represent.
Ongoing Support
We provide regular maintenance services for all our projects.
Qualified experts
Experts in their fields from the companies we represent offer perfect project solutions.
Professionalism
Our professionalism is based on many years of experience in the appropriate field.
Safety
The solutions we offer ensure maximum safety for all structures.
Compliance with quality standards
The companies we represent hold dozens of patents in their respective fields. Our products meet global standards.
International representations
ESDESCON LLC is the exclusive representative of MAURER (Germany), KINEMETRICS (USA), NOE (Germany), and SHINDO (South Korea) in Azerbaijan.
Esdescon LLC
About the company
One of the key areas of activity of our company is the provision of seismic protection for all types of construction projects and the installation of seismic monitoring systems for such projects. We can implement seismic protection systems for individual residential homes, villas, schools, administrative and office buildings, hospitals, high-rise buildings, towers, and other structures (wind turbines, flagpoles, etc.).
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Services
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Seicmic Base isolation
Seismic isolation from the foundation for residential buildings, hospitals, office buildings, hotels, schools, and other structures.
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TMD
In tall buildings and towers, the earthquake and wind protection system is installed at the top of the building. This system is known as a TMD (Tuned Mass Damper).
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Expansion joints and bearings for bridges
ESDESCON LLC sells MAURER (Germany) expansion joints and bearings for bridges in our country. To date, we have supplied these products for more than 100 bridge projects.
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Seismic Monitoring
A seismic monitoring system can be implemented for all types of structures. This system records 24/7 all the structure vibrations (along 3 axes) in memory. Seismic monitoring systems are mainly designed in 2 versions, depending on the structure specifics and customer requirements. The first one is the simple version. Special devices are installed, e.g., on 3 levels of a residential building (at the bottom, in the middle, and at the top). All the building movements and minor vibrations are recorded in the devices' memory. The operator or engineer can download these data from the system at any time. The second option is a more complex system. The entire monitoring system is connected to a unified data center. All collected data is controlled through the system. Engineers, operators, customers, or any other persons with access to the system can enter the virtual data center and view those data. The system collects information and automatically sends prepared safety reports to authorized parties.
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Sales and Design of Construction Formwork
ESDESCON LLC is the representative of the German company NOE in Azerbaijan. NOE is one of the leading formwork manufacturers in Germany. As the representative of NOE, we are engaged in the sale of formwork products in our country. We sell wall formwork, column formwork, circular formwork, floor formwork, wooden beams, and other formwork products.
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Barriers and Other Road Safety Products
ESDESCON LLC is also the representative of SHINDO (South Korea) in Azerbaijan. SHINDO has been manufacturing road safety and traffic control products since 1987. The products are manufactured at 6 different plants in South Korea with a staff of over 250 employees. The products meet both European and American standards.
OUR ACTIVITY AROUND THE WORLD
We are proud that ESDESCON LLC is a representative of Germany`s Maurer and NOE, the USA`s Kinemetrics, and South Korea`s SHINDO. Our projects around the world convincingly demonstrate our professionalism in the appropriate field.
Road project
Strand Anchors Stabilize Excavations DYWIDAG Strand Anchors were used to stabilize various excavations in the Stuttgart 21 sub-project, specifically in Project Approval Section 1.5, which is part of the Stuttgart-Ulm railway project. The new suburban train station was built using the open cut method, and the excavations in Lot 4 North were secured with DYWIDAG Strand Anchors. Context Project Approval Section 1.5 covers the area between the Feuerbach and Bad Cannstatt train stations, as well as the access to Stuttgart Main Station. This section includes the construction of about 9km of underground long-distance and suburban rail tracks. In Lot 4, a new district is being developed by removing the existing above-ground tracks in the north of the main station, with a new suburban train station being built in the Rosensteinquartier. Solution For excavation stabilization in area UL 7 at Mittnacht Street Station, approximately 13,000m of temporary, grouted 3 to 5 strand DYWIDAG Strand Anchors were used. In area UL 8, around 9,000m of temporary and permanent 3 to 5 strand anchors were installed. Additionally, for area UL 10, about 18,000m of temporary and permanent grouted DYWIDAG Strand Anchors were supplied, ensuring the stability of the excavations throughout the project.
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Stainless Steel Hollow Bar and Mesh Stabilizes Failing Slopes at Severn Estuary The Severn Estuary's frequent slope failures had caused significant disruptions to the Newport to Gloucester rail line, a key route connecting South Wales with North England. DYWIDAG supplied geotechnical materials to stabilize the slopes and prevent future closures and accidents. Context The Newport to Gloucester rail line is essential for passenger and freight traffic but has faced repeated disruptions due to slope collapses in the Severn Estuary area. In the winter of 2021, four collapses led to closures, highlighting the need for a permanent solution. Solution DYWIDAG developed a solution to stabilize the slopes, some of which reach 37m in height. The solution included installing soil nails, stainless steel mesh, and surface cover. Using stainless steel bars and mesh extended the lifespan from 60 to 120 years, minimizing future maintenance needs. The hollow bar option reduced drilling costs and time on-site, which helped minimize traffic disruptions. DYWIDAG supplied QTS with the necessary materials, including grade 316 R32-360 stainless steel hollow bars, DYWIDAG EYY drill bits, and stainless steel mesh. Abseil teams and rigs completed the installation, using air flush and secondary grouting for drilling. The project was completed on time and within budget, successfully securing the slopes.
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Critical Rail Temperature Monitoring on the West Coast Mainline The West Coast Main Line (WCML), a vital UK railway connecting major cities like London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester, requires constant monitoring to ensure safe and continuous service. Context Due to extreme temperatures, monitoring rail temperatures during warmer months is essential to prevent rail buckling. Historically, this was done manually, with staff sent out to take live readings during high-risk weather events. Solution DYWIDAG developed the SmartTemp system, installed around the web of the rail, allowing for remote monitoring, alerting, and trending via a web login page. This system allows Network Rail (NR) to view live rail temperatures and adjust trigger temperatures via a simple phone call or email. Stuart Gordon of Network Rail noted, “What makes a difference to us is the ability to log in and view live rail temps, sending staff out only when absolutely necessary.” The West Coast maintenance team uses SmartTemp’s sensors daily, managing track safety and usage in high-risk areas. The system provides real-time data, reducing the need for operatives on live tracks and offering a comprehensive view of track conditions for safer operations.
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Challenging Embankment Stabilization at Callow Hill Rail Cutting DYWIDAG provided an effective solution to stabilize an embankment at Callow Hill Rail Cutting, supporting the busy Swindon to Bristol rail line, amid challenging weather and site conditions. Context The embankment at Callow Hill Rail Cutting, located in Wiltshire, was unstable and failing, threatening the twin-track rail line. A slope stability analysis revealed the presence of cohesive soils with underlying sands and gravels. The project faced extreme weather disruptions, including hurricane-force winds from tropical storm ‘Barra,’ and required additional resources. Difficult drilling conditions, a narrow access mat, and coordination with other contractors added complexity. All work was to be carried out under rail possessions (temporary closures for maintenance). Solution A steel piled wall, combined with DYWIDAG Dywi Drill Tension Piles, was selected as the most effective solution. The retaining wall and anchoring system were installed over two weekend rail blockades. Universal Piling Ltd, DYWIDAG's specialist contractor, installed the piles using an RTG 19T telescopic leader rig, supported by a 100-ton tracked crane. The tension anchors, 18 meters long and galvanised, were installed using a Ripamonti soil nailing mast. A total of 84 tension ground anchors were added. Outcome Despite disruptions caused by Storm Barra, the project was completed on time, with all 168 sheet piles installed successfully. Richard Edlington, Programme Manager at Network Rail, commended the team's perseverance, and Francis McGarry, Investment Director, emphasized the leadership in overcoming real-world challenges to deliver the project for passengers.
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DYWIDAG Consolidates Monopile Foundations at Amrumbank West Offshore Wind Park DYWIDAG successfully provided and installed post-tensioning systems to stabilize monopile foundations at the Amrumbank West wind park, addressing damage caused during the construction process. Challenge Amrumbank West, located 35 km north of Helgoland, consists of 80 wind towers and is situated in water depths of 20-25 meters. Each turbine generates 3.6 MW, providing energy to up to 300,000 households. During the installation of two monopile foundations, damage occurred at the construction joints between the lower and upper sections of the foundations. This required intervention to restore the full load-bearing capacity of these joints. Solution DYWIDAG deployed 52 Wire EX Tendons for each of the damaged monopile foundations, each 13.3 meters long, and installed them across the construction joints. The tendons were post-tensioned with a load of 4,000 kN per tendon to restore the load capacity of the joints. The tendons, totaling 35 tons, were prefabricated and adapted for the project in DYWIDAG’s facility in Langenfeld, Germany. Additional reinforcement was integrated into the anchorage area, which streamlined assembly on-site and reduced setup time. To protect against corrosion, the tendons’ sheathing was filled with a corrosion protection compound. This ensured no seawater could reach the tendons, and the same protection was applied during transportation across the North Sea. Due to the remote offshore site, additional jacks and hydraulic pumps were deployed to minimize delays. Some tendons were also equipped with DYNA Force® Sensors for precise monitoring. Outcome Despite the challenging working conditions and limited space, the project was completed successfully, restoring the structural integrity of the monopile foundations and contributing to the continued operation of the wind park.
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DYWIDAG Stabilizes Huge Open Pit Mine with Soil Nails DYWIDAG provided key materials for stabilizing the steep slopes of the former Mina de Águas Claras mine in Brazil, ensuring safety and enabling future use of the site. Challenge Mina de Águas Claras, an iron ore mine in Minas Gerais, was closed in 2002 after extracting 300 million tons of ore. The deep pit, now partially filled with water, posed significant safety risks due to steep slopes prone to erosion and landslides. A 1992 landslide and ongoing erosion made the area dangerous, especially given its proximity to a densely populated region. Rehabilitation efforts had been delayed for years, but in 2013, Vale decided to stabilize the slopes. Solution DYWIDAG’s solution involved the stabilization of the highest portion of the western pit. The process began in 2014 with the removal of loose soil and the installation of a drainage system to prevent further erosion. The stabilization work was carried out step-by-step, starting from the top down. To secure the high-strength steel mesh used for slope stabilization, DYWIDAG provided 47,535 meters of GEWI Soil Nails, each 32mm in diameter and made from GR 50/55 steel. These soil nails were installed into the stable strata beneath the slope, anchoring the steel mesh. The soil nails, along with 7,310 nuts, ensured the safe installation of the mesh, which was then covered with vegetation to further protect the area. Outcome The successful stabilization project minimized the risk of landslides and erosion, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area and paving the way for the future development of the site.
Building project
DYWIDAG Develops Modern Testing Method for Structural Repair of Westpoint Dam After corrosion caused tendon failures, DYWIDAG was contracted to develop a new, more reliable tendon testing method to ensure the safety of Westpoint and Robert F. Henry dams. Challenge In the 1960s, the US Army Corps of Engineers used high-strength smooth steel tendons for trunnion girder anchorages in dams. These tendons were difficult to inspect and repair, as they lacked threads for standard testing. Following tendon failures due to corrosion, a more accurate testing method was needed. Solution DYWIDAG was contracted to perform lift-off tests to determine the tension force of the existing tendons. Using a specially developed gripping device, DYWIDAG engineers conducted load tests at a mock-up facility and tested the tendons at both dams, even in hard-to-reach areas. Out of 852 tendons at both dams, DYWIDAG successfully tested 216 tendons, providing essential data that helped the Army Corps assess the dams' condition and make informed safety decisions. Outcome DYWIDAG’s testing allowed for the identification of potential issues, ensuring the safety of the dams and enabling the Army Corps to plan necessary repairs.
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DYWIDAG Supports Construction of Canada’s First Urban Wind Turbine DYWIDAG played a key role in constructing Toronto's first wind turbine, providing clean energy to the city's grid. Challenge Located near Band shell Park, the 94-meter tower generates 750 kW, producing enough electricity for 250 homes. The foundation required strong anchorage to secure the turbine against forces like wind and snow. Solution The foundation used 150m³ of concrete and 6,000 kg steel tube anchors. Eight DYWIDAG Rock Anchors, each 18m long with a 7m bond length in bedrock, secured the turbine. A three-blade turbine spins at 21 RPM atop the 30-story structure. Result Completed after overcoming several challenges, the turbine is Canada’s first urban wind energy source, helping to raise awareness about renewable energy. DYWIDAG continues to support wind energy projects like the Le Nordais wind farm.
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DYWIDAG Supplies Anchors for the World’s First Hybrid Steel and Wood Wind Towers DYWIDAG helped build the first-ever hybrid wood and steel wind towers in France, a groundbreaking solution for sustainable energy. Challenge Seven wind towers were to be built on clay/limestone terrain, requiring heavy foundations. Traditional steel towers needed large, concrete-based foundations, but a hybrid approach was proposed to reduce material use and environmental impact. Solution InnoVent designed a hybrid wood-steel tower, using lighter materials and four 1m diameter, 20m deep piles instead of heavy concrete foundations. DYWIDAG supplied 64 strand anchors and performed the stressing for the first two towers. Result The innovative design, completed in June 2022, cuts material use, reduces CO2 emissions, and offers ecological benefits, creating a more sustainable wind tower solution.
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Stabilization of Rock Face with Rock Bolts at Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica DYWIDAG supplied rock bolts and mesh to stabilize the unstable rock face at Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, preserving this iconic landmark. Challenge The Basilica, located on a steep hill, faced instability due to atmospheric exposure and weathering of the rock face. A solution was needed to reinforce the slope and secure the site. Solution DYWIDAG’s local representative, SAGGAM, provided 455 DYWIDAG Gewi Rock Bolts, totaling 1,300m, along with 1,600m² of mesh. The bolts were installed by rappelling down the rock face, securing the protective mesh with post-tensioning and grout injection. Result The quick and effective stabilization preserved the rock face and ensured the safety of the Basilica, thanks to DYWIDAG's comprehensive solution.
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Freedom Tower: A Symbol of Resilience and Freedom DYWIDAG provided high-quality bar anchors for the foundation of the Freedom Tower, located at Ground Zero, symbolizing freedom and resistance against terrorism. Challenge Following 9/11, the Freedom Tower was designed to stand as a symbol of resilience. The tower, with a historic height of 1,776 feet, required robust security and structural support, including a deep foundation capable of withstanding potential threats. Solution DYWIDAG supplied 65mm bar tendons and reinforcement bars for a critical 35x5x2m girder, located 30 meters above ground. This included 9 layers of tendons and 96 vertical and 168 horizontal reinforcing bars. Result The foundation of the Freedom Tower, reinforced with DYWIDAG’s high-strength materials, supports the building’s symbolic and structural significance, ensuring its longevity and resilience.
Building project
Reliable Concrete Structure for LAX Traffic DYWIDAG supplied unbonded monostrand post-tensioning to reinforce a new concrete parking structure at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), improving traffic flow and infrastructure reliability. Challenge LAX, the second busiest airport in the U.S., faced severe parking and traffic congestion. A durable parking solution was needed. Solution DYWIDAG provided 1.2M lbs. of 0.5-inch unbonded monostrand post-tensioning for the 4,300+ stall Intermodal Transportation Facility – West (ITF-West). The project moved on a tight schedule, with DYWIDAG offering technical support and stressing equipment. Result The reinforced parking structure enhances passenger convenience and durability. LAX’s infrastructure overhaul, including the Automated People Mover train system, is set to improve overall airport accessibility.
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Seismic Stability Secured: DYWIDAG Anchors the Sydney Fish Market The new Sydney Fish Market faced a critical challenge: preventing seismic uplift in its foundation. DYWIDAG provided advanced 61-strand multistrand anchors, ensuring long-term stability and safety. Key Benefits Seismic Protection – Prevented uplift, securing the foundation. Innovative Design – First use of coiled 61-strand anchors in Australia. Efficient Installation – Collaboration with geotechnical experts for a fast, safe process. Long-Term Durability – Engineered for a 100-year lifespan. Solution DYWIDAG installed 40m-long multistrand anchors into seabed rock, securing them within angled steel foundation piles. A 2,200kN hydraulic jack ensured precise tensioning. This pioneering method, adapted from dam strengthening projects in the USA, set a new benchmark in seismic engineering. Result The Sydney Fish Market now stands on a seismically resilient foundation, built to last 100 years. DYWIDAG’s innovation ensured fast, efficient, and safe installation, reinforcing its position as a leader in seismic protection solutions.
Bridge project
Precision Measuring Instrument for Stay Cable Bridge Repair The Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge underwent cable and damper system repairs after 15 years of service. DYWIDAG’s state-of-the-art precision measuring technology enabled the successful retrofit. Background: Originally built (1953-1954), the old Talmadge Bridge was replaced with a new cable-stayed bridge in 1991 to accommodate larger vessels. The bridge features a 185 ft (311m) vertical clearance at high tide and 1,023 ft (56m) horizontal clearance. Problem & Challenges: Urethane dampeners, placed at the base and top of each cable, suffered from continuous vibration, causing them to loosen over time. Due to temperature variations, both the cables and deck expand and contract, making damper placement highly complex. Retrofit difficulty: The new dampeners had to fit within the existing exit pipe geometry, requiring extreme precision. DYWIDAG’s Solution & Innovation: State-of-the-art measuring instruments and reverse engineering software enabled precise data collection. Robotic arms measured down to one-thousandth of an inch, ensuring exact damper fit. A 3D model was generated based on real-time measurements for fabrication and installation. Results & Impact: New dampeners were fabricated and installed within just one week. DYWIDAG’s advanced technology streamlined the measurement, production, and installation process. The Talmadge Memorial Bridge’s stability was restored, extending its service life and ensuring safe operation. This project demonstrated cutting-edge precision engineering, reinforcing DYWIDAG’s expertise in structural rehabilitation.
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Seismic Retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge Using Geotechnical and Post-Tensioning Systems The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is located in a highly active seismic zone. Studies indicated that a magnitude 7+ earthquake near the bridge could cause severe damage, making a comprehensive seismic retrofit essential. Project Scope The retrofit was planned in three phases, ensuring seismic resilience while preserving the bridge’s historic architectural beauty: North Approach Viaduct – Strengthened to prevent the collapse of its tall support towers. South Approach Viaduct & Fort Point Arch – Included anchorage housing, pylons (S1 & S2), and energy-absorbing devices to control movements. Suspension Bridge & North Anchorage Housing – Strengthened main span trusses, tower connections, and foundations to withstand seismic forces. DYWIDAG’s Contribution Supplied and installed multistrand post-tensioning tendons and epoxy-coated multistrand tiedown anchors. Reinforced pylons S1 & S2 with steel plates and concrete coverings for seismic resistance. Strengthened foundations using 90 multistrand tendons (pylon S1) and 24 tiedown anchors (pylon S2). Upgraded South Anchorage Housing with high-strength THREADBAR® tendons. Installed shear walls and additional reinforcements in the south abutment and multiple foundation sections. Completion & Impact Construction began in 2001, with DYWIDAG’s key installations completed in August 2004. The Fort Point Arch uplift risk was mitigated using controlled lifting mechanisms. The Golden Gate Bridge remains safe and operational, now capable of withstanding earthquakes of up to magnitude 8.3. This retrofit ensures the long-term structural integrity of the Golden Gate Bridge, maintaining its role as both a critical transportation link and a global landmark.
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Project: Pulau Balang Bridge – Overcoming Logistical Challenges The Pulau Balang Bridge in Borneo, Indonesia, connects Balikpapan Bay’s eastern side to Balang Island and is Indonesia’s longest concrete deck stay cable bridge with an 804m span. DYWIDAG’s Role: Provided 4 full-time supervisors, 12 PT Delta Engineers, and 100 team members. Overcame challenging terrain—though only 25km from Balikpapan, road transport took a full day, making boat transport essential despite capacity and safety issues. Installed first cables in October 2019, with bridge completion in November 2020. This project highlights DYWIDAG’s adaptability in overcoming extreme logistical challenges. As of January 2021, it became the 4th DYWIDAG stay cable bridge in Indonesia.
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Project: Smart Stay Cable Upgrade for the Guadiana Bridge The Guadiana International Bridge, spanning 666m with a 324m central span, connects Spain and Portugal. After multiple strand failures, inspections in 2018 confirmed the need for a full stay cable system replacement. DYWIDAG’s Role: Inspection & testing (June – Aug 2018) Stay cable replacement (Nov 2019 – Apr 2021) The replacement involved removing old cables, modifying anchorages, and installing new DYWIDAG monitoring stay cables with sensors for continuous force measurement. The system includes elasto-magnetic sensors, cable vibration dampers, and automated force monitoring. With completion in April 2021, the bridge is now safer, stronger, and equipped with smart monitoring technology.
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Project: “Supporting the World’s Highest Railway Bridge” A bridge was needed to connect a railway across the deep Chenab River gorge in India, posing a major engineering challenge. The Chenab Rail Bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir, stands 359 m (1,178 ft) high, making it the world’s highest railway bridge. DYWIDAG’s Role: Supplied and installed ground anchors (May 2014 – June 2017) and temporary stay cables for arch erection (Dec 2017 – June 2021). Ensured local fabrication to prevent transport damage. Completed arch construction in April 2021 and stress-tested 56 cables by Dec 2021. Installed horizontal ties in March 2022, finalizing the arch, with cable dismantling set for fall 2022. Designed to last 120 years, the bridge can withstand winds of 266 km/h and zone-V earthquakes.
Building project
In our country, the Baku Tower is one of the projects where an earthquake and wind protection system has been implemented. The 277 m high Baku Tower project is the tallest building in not only Azerbaijan but also the entire Caucasus. The specifics of our city, known as the City of Winds, created certain corresponding challenges for the project. The structure is subjected to significant wind loads. Since Baku is located in a seismic zone, MAURER also designed a TMD (tuned mass damper) system weighing 400 tons to ensure safety. According to reports, without the damper, the structure would be displaced by 1.3 m under the most severe wind and seismic loads. With the damper, this figure does not exceed 60 cm. The customer set two important tasks to be solved. The first was to design the TMD system so that it could be lifted to a height of 250 m from the ground. The second was to quote the acceptable price. To meet the technical requirements and ensure cost efficiency, MAURER designed a system weighing 180 tons made of a steel box and 220 tons of concrete. If the entire mass were made of only steel/metal, the costs would be significantly higher. The 180-ton steel box was designed modularly to fulfill the first task. The number of TMD components reached 500, and they were delivered to the site by 15 trucks. After the 180-ton steel box was mounted at the top of the building, it was filled with 220 tons of concrete. This solution allowed the customer to save significantly.
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In our country, the SOCAR Tower was one of the projects for which MAURER provided earthquake and wind protection. In this project, as in the Baku Tower, the TMD system was installed at the top of the building. The SOCAR Tower is 200.45 m high and consists of 42 floors. The structure’s height weakens its resistance to both wind and earthquakes. It is worth noting that in the project area, the wind speed sometimes reaches 190 km/h. Before the installation of the seismic protection system, the structure ‘played’ within 50 to 100 cm in strong winds, according to reports. Therefore, an earthquake and wind protection system (TMD) was installed at the highest point of the structure. Usually, a ceiling height of 10 m is required to install a TMD. However, in the SOCAR Tower project, it was not possible to provide such a height, and a space with a ceiling height of 7 m was proposed. MAURER redesigned the TMD system, making some changes to it to fit the 7 m height instead of 10 m. A solution with two TMD systems in one was chosen. The total mass was 450 tons. That mass was secured by 4 cables. The protection system installed in the SOCAR Tower project consists of 3 different safety levels. These are: Vibration protection system – the structure is strong enough not to feel small vibrations. However, despite this, a protection system against small vibrations was designed as the first level. Strong winds and storms – the second protection level was designed to deal with large amplitudes caused by strong winds and storms. Earthquakes and stronger storms – a time when amplitudes reach their maximum. Displacements of more than 30 cm are expected here. In short, the SOCAR Tower project is fully protected from earthquakes, strong winds, and storms thanks to the 450-ton TMD system and 3-level safety mechanism.
Building project
In our country, the Heydar Aliyev International Airport was one of the projects for which MAURER provided earthquake protection. The work under this project was completed in 2011. This is a reconstruction project. The new runway is over 4,000 m long, 75 m wide, and covers a total area of 325,000 sq. m. MAURER supplied 39 spherical bearings for the Heydar Aliyev International Airport project.
Building project
The new administrative building of the Central Bank is one of the projects for which MAURER provided earthquake protection. In this project, a seismic protection system was installed for a special section around the tower. When installing earthquake protection systems, MAURER designs solutions and implements products according to the project specifics. For the new administrative building of the Central Bank, spherical bearings were used in the foundation isolation system. In this project, 7 spherical bearings were installed on the ceiling of the structure located around the tower and below ground level.
Building project
One of our completed projects related to seismic protection systems in the country is the Salyan ASAN Service Center. This project was inaugurated by President Ilham Aliyev on April 18, 2023. The product used in this project consists of 12 elastomer bearings manufactured by MAURER. However, the project does not involve the seismic protection of the building itself; rather, it is installed between the building and the metal structure on top of it. There are two nuances to highlight here. The first concerns the metal structure itself. The metal structure, which rests on the 12 elastomer bearings, will move easily over the bearings during expansion and contraction caused by heat and cold. This prevents cracks from forming at the ceiling joints. The other key point is cost savings. Thanks to the elastomer bearings, significant savings can be achieved in the mass of the metal structure. This is because the required movement capability is managed by the elastomers. As the movement capability is supported by the elastomers, there is no need for the metal structure to be designed rigidly, resulting in substantial savings in the metal mass.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the Barda-Aghdam motorway, which is part of the Karabakh development plan. We supply MAURER sinusoidal expansion joints and elastomeric bearings to the general contractor of this project, KORPU BINA TIKINTI LLC. The road length is 45 km, and the construction of 4 bridges is planned. The motorway is being built according to the 1st technical class and will have 4 lanes. We are proud to implement part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the Aghdam-Khindarkh-Aghjabedi motorway, which is part of the Karabakh development plan. We supply MAURER expansion joints and elastomeric bearings to the general contractor of this project, KORPU BINA TIKINTI LLC. The motorway length is 45 km, and the project involves 3 bridges (over a canal, the Gar-Gar River, and the Karabakh canal). The motorway is being built according to the 2nd technical class. We are proud to implement part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha motorway. This project is part of the Karabakh Development Plan. We supplied MAURER expansion joints and elastomeric bearings for several bridges under this project. The road is being built according to the 1st technical class and will have 4 traffic lanes, with 1 spare lane in each direction. The main part of the road has 4 lanes and a width of 21.5 m. The construction of 7 tunnels, 9 viaducts, 7 motor road bridges, and 11 underpasses is supposed in this section. ESDESCON LLC supplied MAURER elastomeric bearings and expansion joints only for bridges built by Korpu Bina Tikinti. We are proud to implement part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, one of the projects for which we supply expansion joints and bearings from the German company MAURER is the Qubadli-Eyvazli highway project in the Karabakh and East Zangazur regions. The Qubadli-Eyvazli highway project, part of the Karabakh Development Plan, is 28.5 km long and is being constructed according to the fourth technical category. The construction works are being carried out by Protean Construction ASC. As ESDESCON LLC, we have provided a total of 108 elastomer bearings and 5 expansion joints measuring a total of 65 meters in length for the bridge projects in this project. It is an honor for us to be part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the Ahmadbayli-Horadiz-Minjivan-Aghbend motorway project. This project is part of the Karabakh Development Plan. The motorway has a length of 124 km and is being built according to the 1st and 2nd technical classes. The project involves the construction of 3 tunnels, 32 viaducts, and bridges. ESDESCON LLC supplied MAURER elastomeric bearings and expansion joints for some of the bridges on this road. We are proud to implement part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany). One such project is the Aghdam-Fuzuli motorway passing through the Aghdam, Khojavand, and Fuzuli regions. We supplied MAURER expansion joints with a total length of 96.16 m for 2 bridges under construction by the general contractor, NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION LLC. We are proud to implement part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, we carry out the sales of expansion joints and bearings from the German company MAURER in our country. One of the projects we are involved in is a bridge project located in the Zangilan district of Karabakh. For this bridge, which is a part of the road and is constructed by the main contractor EVRASCON OJSC, we have supplied 12 large MAURER elastomer bearings. It is a source of pride for us to be a part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the Shukurbayli-Jabrayil-Hadrut motorway project. This road is also part of the Karabakh Development Plan. We supplied MAURER expansion joints and elastomeric bearings for 6 bridges under this project. The road is being built according to the 1st technical class and will have 4 traffic lanes. In general, the project provides for the construction of 6 road bridges and 11 underpasses. The road starts in the Shukurbayli village, the Jabrayil region, and ends in the Hadrut settlement, in the Khojavand region. The road, passing through the Jabrayil, Fuzuli, and Khojavand regions, will be 39.7 km long. The image shows both the road and the bridges. We are proud to implement part of the Karabakh Development Plan.
Road project
The project shown in the pictures is located in Vietnam. The product used is the Rolling Barrier. Rolling Barrier products are used for road safety and have the function of dissipating impact forces. In this project, barrier systems with a total length of 70 m were used in 2 different areas. One of the products we sell at ESDESCON LLC, is related to road safety and traffic management. These products belong to the Korean company SHİNDO SAFETY. This project is one of SHİNDO's global projects. Since 1987, SHİNDO has been engaged in the production of products related to road safety and traffic management, with 6 different factories operating according to the specifications of the products. Main product categories: Crash cushions and end terminals Protectors with different color coatings Rolling Barrier Road safety, traffic management, and parking products
Road project
The images show a project implemented in Vietnam. The Rolling Barrier (Mash TL4) product was used. Rolling Barriers are used to ensure road safety and have the function of absorbing impact force. In this project, barrier systems with a total length of 214 m were used. ESDESCON LLC also sells road safety and traffic control products. These products are manufactured by South Korea`s SHINDO SAFETY. The above project is one of SHINDO's global projects. SHINDO has been manufacturing road safety and traffic control products since 1987. The company operates 6 different factories according to the product purpose. Main product categories: Air bearings and terminals Colored fuses Rolling Barriers Road safety, traffic control, and parking products
Building project
The images show the project of the Stuttgart Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany. The hospital has 2,000 beds and occupies an area of 93,000 m². NOEtop Wall Formwork systems were used in the project. The images show the formwork used during construction. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Building project
The image shows the project of the Klimahaus Bremerhaven museum in Germany. In the construction of this project, 1,350 m² of aluminum formwork, 4,400 m² of flooring formwork, 2,800 m² of wall formwork, 1,600 m² of staircase and elevator shaft formwork, as well as many other support systems and accessories were used. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Building project
The image shows a project of an exhibition center Edeka Arena in Offenburg, Germany. The project covers an area of 7,000 m² and is intended for not only business exhibitions but also many other purposes. The project consists of 3 structures of different heights. During the construction of this project, the following were used: 2,500 m² of NOEtop wall formwork Formwork panels of various sizes Formwork support systems, etc. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Building project
The image shows a project of the Olympic Center in Munich, Germany. Several NOE formwork products were used in this project. Those were NOEtop wall formwork 2.65 to 3.31 m high. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Building project
The image shows the Klinikum Tuttlingen Hospital project in Tuttlingen, Germany. The project involves the reconstruction of several departments and the construction of an additional hospital building. In the construction of this project, NOE flooring formwork, formwork support systems, and NOE formwork lining were used. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Building project
The image shows the Prinzenpark Düsseldorf office building project in Düsseldorf, Germany. In the construction of this project, formwork for floors, walls, and columns, formwork support systems, and formwork accessories were used. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Building project
The images show the project of the Auwald Sports Center in Bavaria, Germany. Since the facility is located on the riverbank, this aspect was considered in the facade design. The facade design was chosen from NOE catalogs and adapted to the surrounding environment. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project implemented in Austria. Below are images of NOEplast used in the construction of the logistics center of the famous KTM company in Austria. In this project, the customer chose the Granit IV design from the NOEplast product catalog. This design makes the concrete look like natural stone. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The project is related to retaining walls built to prevent flooding. In this project, the facades of the retaining walls were built using NOEplast masonry relief. The NOEplast product used is called Murus Romanus (translated from Latin as Roman Wall) and is an architectural formwork imitating masonry relief. Another product used is the NOECombi 70 wall formwork. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project implemented in Montpellier, France. The structure is an educational and entertainment center for schoolchildren. In this project, the Camargue form liner was used. This form liner was not available in the NOE catalog; it was specially designed and manufactured for this project. As seen in the images, the concrete surface patterns resemble cane. To create this form liner, natural cane treated with special liquid chemicals to copy its texture was used. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show the Swiss Life Arena project implemented in Switzerland. For this project, NOE supplied over 50 form liners of various shapes and sizes. A total of more than 200 form liner sections were supplied. The dimensions of the largest one: length 21.7 m, width 11.59 m, which is approximately 252 m². It is important to note one nuance here. The design combines a classic style with a textile structure. The wave-shaped design on the sides also symbolizes a curtain. In general, the project, combining classical and tent-like (according to the textile style) features, communicates a gathering place, open for the people. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project of a secondary school building in Switzerland. A unique design was created on the facade of the new building using NOEplast or form liner. As seen in the images, the form liner makes the concrete surface look like a fabric texture. The reflection of sunlight changes depending on the angle of incidence. This is due to the width and depth of the texture used. In this project, 30 different parts of formwork were used. ESDESCON LLC represents German NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project of a university in the Netherlands. It can be seen that both the exterior facade of the structure and the interior use concrete surfaces with patterns. The chosen form liner represents cane patterns. According to the project design, it was painted black. Even the building’s glass was given a cane texture. The goal was to ensure design integrity and prevent full penetration of sunlight into the university on sunny days. ESDESCON LLC represents German NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
One of MAURER's global projects is Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Marina Bay Sands project is a hotel with 2,561 rooms, 120,000 m² of exhibition/conference space, a shopping mall with an area of 74,000 m², a museum, a theater, restaurants, and the world's largest atrium casino. MAURER supplied 2 types of products to ensure seismic protection of this structure. One of them is 17 spherical bearings, shown in the images. These bearings allow for the structure displacement of up to 1 m. The second product is the TMD system. At the farthest cantilever point of the structure, an entertainment club was opened. As a result, the simultaneous movement of many people led to the displacement of the entire console. To prevent this displacement, MAURER designed a vertical TMD system installed at the farthest point of the console. As the name suggests, the vertical TMD system is designed to dampen upward and downward movements.
Building project
One of MAURER's global projects is Butterfly Towers in Bucharest, Romania. It was necessary to protect this structure from both seismic and wind loads. As seen in the images, 56 hydraulic dampers were used in the building. If the height of the structure is not suitable for foundation isolation and is too small for the TMD system, this method, i.e., hydraulic rods, is used. This is the best solution for such projects since achieving a similar effect would require designing the building with greater rigidity, which would lead to significant additional costs. The building is also known as Orhideea Towers. The northern part of the building has a height of 85 m and consists of 17 floors. The southern part has a height of 64 m and consists of 13 floors. Construction began in 2015, and MAURER dampers were installed in 2017.
Building project
One of MAURER's global projects is DC Tower 1 in Austria. Under the DC name, two buildings have been constructed. Here, we consider DC Tower 1. This building is 220 m high (250 m with the antenna) and consists of 60 floors. This is the tallest building in Austria, standing 60 m higher than DC Tower 2. The architect of the building is Dominique Perrault from France. Construction of DC Tower 1 began in 2010, was completed in 2013, and opened in 2014. MAURER supplied an inertial mass damper (Tuned Mass Damper - TMD) for this project. DC Tower 1 is located in Vienna, in an area of frequent and strong winds and seismic activity. Without any installed devices, the building was displaced by 45 cm under wind forces. Therefore, MAURER equipped this project with a 300-ton TMD. The main task was to stabilize the building against displacements caused by factors such as wind, storm, and earthquake. The 300-ton mass damper starts stabilizing the building even with minor vibrations caused by these three factors. One of the innovations used by MAURER in this project is semi-active dampers.
Building project
The next global reference for MAURER is the Singapore airport with a unique neo-futuristic design, holding a special place in the world. This structure is the largest single-layer steel and glass project in the world. The indoor waterfall is also the tallest one. Water falls from a height of 40 m at a rate of 40,000 L/min. The airport covers an area of 3.5 ha, and the total area of the structure is 135,700 sq. m. It consists of 10 floors, of which only 5 are above ground. The project was developed by the famous architect Moshe Safdie, who also designed Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. MAURER installed 14 support bearings for this project. It was important to consider the unified steel and glass concept of the structure. These bearings allow the structure to withstand loads up to 8,000 kN. The bearing diameter is 1,000 mm. Construction started in 2014 and was completed in 2019. The total cost of the project amounted to USD 1.7 billion.
Building project
One of MAURER's global references is the Gazprom Arena. MAURER offers seismic isolation solutions for all types of structures, including residential buildings and towers. This stadium is one of such projects. The Gazprom Arena is located in St. Petersburg, Russia. Construction was completed in April 2017. The stadium has a capacity of 67,800 spectators. The architect of the building is Kisho Kurokawa from Japan. The total cost of the Gazprom Arena project is EUR 597 million. MAURER's main focus in this project was on creating a protection system for the structure. To achieve this, MAURER used more than 100 structural bearings manufactured using high-quality MSM technology. These bearings withstand vertical loads up to 10,000 kN and have a lifting capacity of up to 3.5 MN. As seen in the construction images, there are 8 pylons at the edges. These 8 pylons connect the entire structure, and the bearings are installed in their base points. Thanks to the bearings, the arising movements are transmitted to the appropriate supports. Here, the high-quality sliding MSM technology by MAURER plays a significant role.
Building project
One of MAURER's global projects is Roland Garros in Paris. The project covers an area of 13.5 ha and comprises 20 tennis courts. One of the key features of the tennis stadium is the possibility of continuing the game even during heavy rain. The stadium is equipped with a roof, which can open and close. MAURER installed special dampers for this roof. The goal was to achieve an instant response of the roof to the slightest vibrations and ensure the noiseless operation of the roof system. As seen in the images, the stadium roof consists of 11 girders that open during rain, ensuring protection from rain. However, this system had to operate at minimal noise levels to avoid disturbing the tennis players. The noise generated in this steel structure during the wind also needed to be eliminated. MAURER used 2 different systems for this project: TMD (Vertical Vibration Dampers) and 20 (elastomeric, spherical, and lifting) bearings. These systems eliminate metal fatigue in the structure, ensuring its durability, allowing the roof to operate at minimal noise levels during opening and closing, and ensuring seismic safety.
Building project
One of MAURER's global projects is the seismic protection of the foundations of private residential houses in the Netherlands. The project was implemented in Groningen, Netherlands. In this area, large-scale gas extraction negatively affected the soil structure. As a result of the voids formed in the rocks, the seismicity of the area increased significantly. About 150 thousand people lived in this area, and before the project was implemented, thousands of houses had already been damaged by earthquakes. The Dutch government had two ways to solve the problem with residential houses in this area. The first one was to build more durable residential houses or strengthen existing structures. The second way was to seismically isolate the foundations of residential buildings. The first project was implemented in the second way on the so-called farmhouses. The foundation of the building was isolated from the subsurface, and seismic bearings were installed between them. These SIP-D type bearings allow for structure displacement within 80 mm during earthquakes, absorbing friction energy. As a result, thanks to these bearings, the structure does not perceive vibrations during the earthquake in a dangerous form. MAURER also installed its seismic monitoring systems in this project.
Building project
One of MAURER's global projects for earthquake and wind protection is the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. A few years ago, the stadium underwent major modernization, and the entire roof was reconstructed. One of the key tasks of the project was to perform the modernization without changing the stadium exterior. As mentioned, the entire structure had to be covered with a new roof system without changing the facade of the structure. Within this project, MAURER had to ensure the seismic safety of the structure and the new roof. For this project, 96 spherical bearings of 12 different designs were manufactured. The images show 11 specially designed lifting spherical bearings. The key specifications of MAURER bearings in this project are: Free rotation and horizontal displacement Resistance to temperatures from -36° to +50° Service life of over 50 years Compensation of vertical compression and tension forces The following key points were considered in the design of these bearings: structural protection, existing architectural conditions, strong winds, and high safety requirements.
Building project
One of MAURER's latest global projects is Felipe Angeles Airport in Mexico. The airport location area is prone to frequent earthquakes. The area of the building itself is 215,000 sq. m. Therefore, the entire structure was seismically isolated from the foundation. This airport is the largest structure protected from earthquakes in Latin America. For this project, MAURER supplied 473 SIP-DR-type bearings. These bearings had to solve the following key tasks: Reduce the horizontal acceleration coefficient from 6 to 0.1 g. As a result, the structure installed on the bearings could move freely in all directions, allowing displacement of up to 300 mm in each direction. Slow down and limit horizontal friction. Return the structure to its original state after an earthquake. These bearings withstand a vertical load of up to 151,000 tons. The service life of the chosen SIP-DR bearings is at least 50 years. The bearing diameter is 620 mm, and the height is 133 mm.
Building project
One of MAURER's global projects is The Secrets & Dreams Bahia Mita Hotel. This is the largest structure in Latin America, entirely installed on seismic bearings. This project is entirely built on 410 SIP-D type bearings, which allow the structure to displace within 500 mm. As seen in the images, it was technically impossible to install the entire structure on bearings. Therefore, the structure was divided into 4 different sections, separated by expansion joints. As a result, during an earthquake, the parts of the structure can move independently of each other. The main 4 functions of installed 410 SIP-D type bearings: The bearings isolate the building from the foundation, allowing horizontal displacement of up to 500 mm in all directions. They limit movement due to internal friction. They return the building to its initial position after an earthquake. They transfer vertical loads. The two main requirements of the project customer, AMR, were ensuring uninterrupted provision of services even during a strong earthquake and a longer service life. Both requirements were met thanks to the design, consisting of expansion joints and two-layer SIP-D bearings. The supplied products are designed for up to 100 years of service. It should also be noted that the installation of these 410 bearings allowed for saving 15% of the foundation construction costs.
Building project
MAURER provided a seismic protection system for 500 years for the largest mosque in Algeria, which is also the third largest in the world. The total area of the mosque is 400,000 m². The key goal of the seismic protection developed for this project was to fully protect the structure and people visiting the mosque from small and medium earthquakes and increase the structure's resilience to strong ones. As part of this project, MAURER supplied 246 SIP Pendulum Bearings and 80 adaptive hydraulic dampers. The bearings horizontally isolate the structure from the foundation, and the dampers ensure the possibility of horizontal displacement of the structure (up to 655 mm). The key functions of the SIP bearings: Bearing the vertical loads of the structure The sliding function of the bearings allows for horizontal displacement of up to 655 mm Isolation of the structure from the foundation Automatic return of the structure to its initial position after any seismic displacement The hydraulic dampers are installed along and across the structure. The maximum reaction force is 3,065 kN.
Building project
The Tlahuac Hospital in Mexico City is the first seismically isolated hospital in the city. For this project, MAURER supplied 243 bearings (isolators) with three different features. A brief overview of the project. Mexico City is not actually located in a seismically active zone but is built on the former lake territory. This means that this area is mainly characterized by clay soil with a high water content. Therefore, an average earthquake in this area corresponds to a strong earthquake in neighboring ones. The soil deficiencies were addressed through seismic isolation of the structure. The Tlahuac Hospital is built on a durable and huge concrete box. The hospital is completely isolated from the foundation by 243 bearings (isolators) with a diameter of 850 mm. The study and calculations related to seismic isolation have confirmed that the bearings are not required to ensure displacement of 1-1.2 m. As a result, it was decided to limit the displacement to 400 mm. Given the location, this displacement of the structure was considered sufficient. The elastomeric body of the bearings withstands a vertical load of up to 50,000 tons while ensuring the possibility of horizontal movement and helping the structure return to its initial position after an earthquake. In the summer of 2020, the structure successfully withstood a 7.5 magnitude earthquake without any issues or damage.
Building project
One of the projects where MAURER's seismic protection systems were implemented is the Alto Hospicio hospital in Chile. For seismic isolation, SIP-D (Sliding Isolation Pendulum – Double) bearings were used. The total area of the hospital is 50,000 m², it consists of three separate buildings and has three floors. The key tasks of the bearings used in the project: Ensuring the safety of people inside. Protection of the structure from earthquakes. Ensuring the continuous operation of the hospital during an earthquake. Providing cost-effectiveness compared to conventional construction engineering. The SIP-D bearings used in the project were supplied in three different sizes. The largest ones have the following parameters: 650x650 mm, height 150 mm, and weight 400 kg. A total of 212 bearings of three different sizes were used. These bearings perform 4 key functions: Isolating the structure from the foundation and ensuring horizontal displacement (±250 mm). Along with ensuring horizontal displacement, limiting excessive sharp movements due to internal friction. Return of the structure to its initial position after an earthquake. Bearing vertical loads of up to 8,000 kN.
Building project
One of MAURER's projects related to seismic protection is the installation of the TMD system on a building in Peru. The project involves the installation of vibration dampers for a 9-story administrative building of an insurance company in Peru. This administrative building has 9 floors and a height of 40 m, it is narrow, asymmetrical, and has a soft frame. Although this building is not vulnerable to wind impact, it is very susceptible to earthquakes. However, the building's owner did not agree to install additional reinforcing walls to preserve the internal architectural design. Therefore, it was required to find a solution without physical intervention in the building. The study showed that the displacement on the 9th floor of the building was 225 mm, which could lead to the building's collapse and injuries to people. A solution was proposed to add a concrete mass on rubber bearings at the very top of the building, which would work on the principle of a TMD (tuned mass damper). This was the first TMD mechanism developed with the earthquake factor in mind, rather than wind. Another advantage of the proposed mechanism was that the added mass would also serve as the building's roof, being part of its mass, which significantly saved costs for the customer. The said concrete mass has a thickness of 600 mm and dimensions of 13x11 m. Its approximate weight is 210 tons. The project used 11 rubber bearings, thanks to which the displacement was reduced to 160 mm. The height of the bearings is 300 mm, and the diameter is 500 mm.
Building project
This is one of MAURER’s numerous seismic protection projects. The project concerns the historic monument of the Triumphal Arch in Bucharest. In that project, the main requirement of the customer was to strengthen the Arch's seismic protection system. The most effective way proposed by MAURER to increase the resilience of this historic monument against earthquakes was to reinforce foundation protection. As seen in the image, the method chosen was to surround the monument's foundation (reinforced frame) with expansion joints. The details of the expansion joint developed by MAURER for this project are as follows: The total length of the expansion joint is 86 m. The width of the expansion joint is 1.25 m. The expansion joint allows for the historic monument displacement within 500 mm in all directions. Since the historic monument is located above a highway, the expansion joint can withstand an axle load of up to 40 tons from vehicles. The expansion joint ensures not only horizontal but also vertical displacement. Thanks to the expansion joints, the seismic protection system of the historic monument was enhanced. Along with the use of expansion joints, MAURER developed a special solution to cover them to preserve the exterior of the monument. During restoration and repair work, they were skillfully concealed.
Building project
MAURER supplies protection systems against earthquakes, wind, and other vibrations for all types of construction projects. This is another seismic protection project implemented by MAURER. This refers to the AlpspiX project in Germany. The project is called the AlpspiX Viewing Platform, serving as an observation platform. This project, implemented in Bavaria, Germany, is a 13-meter-long cantilever. For this project, MAURER supplied TMD systems to regulate vibrations. The key advantages of installing TMD systems: Less vibration Reduced material (or metal) fatigue Longer maintenance intervals and extended service life In this project, 4 TMD systems were installed, each measuring 650x650 mm and 340 mm in height. These TMDs were installed at the furthest point of the cantilever since the highest vibration was observed there. Herewith, hydraulic dampers, i.e., internal braking systems that convert motion into heat, were installed inside the TMDs. These 4 TMDs were installed at the bottom of the cantilever in such a way as not to disturb people.
Building project
Many hospital projects with foundation seismic protection have been implemented in brotherly Turkey. MAURER has also implemented numerous projects in Turkey. One of them is the city hospital in Sakarya. In Turkey, the installation of foundation seismic protection systems (usually using isolators – bearings installed on pylons) is mandatory when constructing hospitals (for more than 100 beds). In this project, 831 MAURER SIP D (Sliding Isolation Pendulum) bearings of six different types were installed. Thanks to these bearings, the hospital gained the ability to displacement within 500 mm in any direction during earthquakes.
Building project
One of MAURER's global seismic protection projects is the implementation of a fundamental seismic protection system for the Biosense laboratory and testing center building in Serbia. The project details are provided below. As seen in the image, there was a small separate area inside the principal building that needed to be completely protected from even the slightest vibrations (due to the nearby highway) and earthquakes. In this project, in collaboration with an Austrian company, MAURER developed a special material and introduced its new product, SIP-V. Thus: The building is completely isolated from the foundation and can move in all directions up to a maximum of 100 mm. Horizontal displacement is limited to a certain level, and the resulting friction is converted into kinetic energy. After an earthquake or vibration, the SIP V bearings return the building to its initial position, the center. They withstand vertical loads of up to 4,000 kN. The installed bearing dimensions are 650x650x210 mm, and their service life is at least 50 years. 4 hydraulic dampers were also installed to protect small sections of the building from bending.
Building project
MAURER recently invented the 2-stage foundation seismic protection system and implemented it for the first time in the world in Mexico. Mexico is a seismically active geographic region. The project concerns a hospital and research institute. I.e., both surgeries and special scientific research in laboratories will be performed inside. Therefore, the implementation of the seismic protection system was mandatory. The greatest problem in this project was that the building was intended to be a 13-story structure with 4 floors of underground parking but was architecturally designed as a multi-story building on a small area (occupied by the foundation). As a result, the building would be subject to high compression and stress during earthquakes. The simplest way to avoid this was to expand the foundation of the structure. However, this significantly increased construction costs. Therefore, the customer preferred not to use this method in the project. MAURER's solution was as follows: MAURER recommended implementing the newly developed SIP-A type bearing. Here, ‘A’ stands for ‘adaptive.’ As seen in the image, the bearing consists of two oval parts. During an earthquake, both parts can move independently of each other. If the earthquake (i.e., seismic) force is small, only the lower part of the bearing moves. When the earthquake intensifies, the upper part starts moving as well. This is called two-stage seismic protection. Seismic protection could have been ensured using SIP supports, but since the building, due to its purpose, required maximum protection from earthquakes (to continue surgeries and detailed and sensitive research in the laboratory), preference was given to the SIP-A model. For the project, 34 bearings were supplied, each capable of moving in all directions by 300 mm. The service life of the bearings is 50 years.
Building project
Along with seismic protection systems, MAURER also manufactures steel structures such as Ferris Wheels, Roller Coasters, etc. The model shown in the image is called the Ferris Wheel R80XL with a diameter approximately twice that of the wheel on the boulevard in Baku (74 m). Passenger cabins are offered in two options. The first option is 54 Ethos cabins, each accommodating 8 passengers. The second option is 27 Zeppelin cabins, each accommodating 16 passengers. The height of the Ferris Wheel R80 XL is 78 m, and the diameter is 74 m. The capacity is 1,700 passengers per hour. This model operates on 8 AC Siemens motors. Although MAURER is mainly known for its seismic protection systems, it also has significant experience in steel structures and engineering. It should be noted that German MAURER has been operating since 1876. If we consider only Ferris Wheels, since 2002, MAURER has installed 30 such wheels in various countries.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, we provide expansion joints and bearings produced by the German company MAURER for projects in our country. One of these projects is the bridge project located on the Ujar-Zardab-Aghjabadi highway. As ESDESCON LLC, we have provided MAURER manufactured elastomer bearings to the main contractor, Korpu Bina Tikinti LLC , for the Ujar-Zardab-Aghjabadi highway. It is also a source of pride for us to be a part of such an important road project on behalf of our company.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, we provide expansion joints and bearings produced by the German company MAURER for projects in our country. One of these projects is the Qudyalchay Bridge located on the Khachmaz-Khuda road in the Khachmaz region. The bridge, which did not meet modern standards, had collapsed. The main contractor of the project, Korpu Bina Tikinti LLC , quickly constructed a new bridge to restore traffic on the road. MAURER expansion joints and MAURER elastomer bearings were used in the said bridge. The bridge is 70 meters long, 14.5 meters wide, and has 2 spans. The collapsed bridge was built in 1974.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the Mughanli-Ismayilli-Gabala motorway project, which includes more than 10 bridges. We supplied MAURER expansion joints and elastomeric bearings for 7 bridges to the general contractor of the Muganly-Ismayilli-Gabala road project, Korpu Bina Tikinti LLC. The image shows one of them – a bridge over the Goychay River. We are proud to implement part of such an important road project.
Bridge project
The company "ESDESCON" supplies MAURER elastomeric bearings and expansion joints for bridge projects being implemented in our country. One of these projects is the Mughanli-Ismayilli-Gabala highway project. The highway project is part of a reconstruction initiative. The total length of the road after reconstruction will be 76.6 km, and the number of lanes will increase from 2 to 4. We have supplied MAURER elastomeric bearings and expansion joints for more than 10 bridges constructed by "KÖRPÜ BİNA TİKİNTİ" LLC as part of this highway project.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, one of the projects where we provide expansion joints produced by the German company MAURER is the bridge project located in the Hacı Zeynalabdin Tağıyev settlement and the Sumgait highway. Hacı Zeynalabdin Tağıyev - The construction work for the widening of the Sumgait highway to 4 lanes has been completed under the guidance of the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads by the contractor Korpu Bina Tikinti LLC . It is worth noting that the length of the section of the Sumgait highway being widened to 4 lanes is 13.7 km. As a result of the construction work, the existing width of the road has been expanded from 15 m to 23-26 m, and the width of the traffic lane has been increased from 7-10 m to 15 m. The construction of a single-span bridge designed at the 8th km of the road has also been completed. As ESDESCON LLC, we have provided expansion joints produced by the German company MAURER for this bridge project. We take pride in having a contribution to the republic-important highway as ESDESCON LLC and as representatives of MAURER.
Bridge project
The images show a project implemented in Bangkok, Thailand. The Rolling Barrier (Mash TL4) product was used. Rolling Barriers are used to ensure road safety and have the function of absorbing impact force. In this project, barrier systems with a total length of 10 km were used in various sections. ESDESCON LLC also sells road safety and traffic control products. These products are manufactured by South Korea`s SHINDO SAFETY. The above project is one of SHINDO's global projects. SHINDO has been manufacturing road safety and traffic control products since 1987. The company operates 6 different factories according to the product purpose. Air bearings and terminals Colored fuses Rolling Barriers Road safety, traffic control, and parking products
Bridge project
The images show a project implemented in Vietnam. The Rolling Barrier (Mash TL4) product was used. Rolling Barriers are used to ensure road safety and have the function of absorbing impact force. In this project, barrier systems with a total length of 40 m were built in two sections. ESDESCON LLC also sells products related to road safety and traffic management. These products are manufactured by the South Korean company SHINDO SAFETY. The above project is one of SHINDO's global projects. SHINDO has been producing products related to road safety and traffic management since 1987. The company operates 6 different factories according to the purpose of the products. Main product categories: Air bearings and end terminals Colored fuses Rolling Barrier Products for road safety, traffic management, and parking
Bridge project
The images show a project implemented in Indonesia. The Rolling Barrier (Mash TL4) product was used. Rolling Barriers are used to ensure road safety and have the function of absorbing impact force. In this project, barrier systems with a total length of 100 m were used. ESDESCON LLC also sells road safety and traffic control products. These products are manufactured by South Korea`s SHINDO SAFETY. The above project is one of SHINDO's global projects. SHINDO has been manufacturing road safety and traffic control products since 1987. The company operates 6 different factories according to the product purpose. Main product categories: Air bearings and terminals Colored fuses Rolling Barriers Road safety, traffic control, and parking products
Building project
The project you see in the photos belongs to a golf club located in Vianen, Netherlands. This project is called "De Kroonprins Golf Club." As you can see in the photos, the company's logo has also been added to the building's facade. In addition to the pattern on the concrete surface, a special mold was prepared for the company logo as well. With a design chosen to blend with the environment, the company logo has been integrated to create harmony. As ESDESCON LLC, we represent the German NOE company in Azerbaijan, which has been engaged in the production of formwork products since the 1950s. In addition to formwork products, NOE is also involved in the production of architectural formworks. Architectural formworks allow us to achieve any kind of pattern, image, design, ornament, logo, etc. on concrete surfaces. They can also be selected from NOE's own catalog. Alternatively, the client can order architectural formworks according to their own prepared design. NOE aims to create uniqueness in design with architectural formworks while also providing the opportunity to save costs in these works. Each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project implemented in Rotterdam, Netherlands. At one of the subway stations, NOEplast was used to create a unique concrete surface. To make the station more recognizable, a textured pattern in the form of a school of fish was applied here. As seen in the images, the design on the concrete surface resembles a school of fish. The design chosen for the concrete surface was slightly pigmented and made convex. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project implemented at the cable car stations of a leisure and entertainment center in Italy. During the design phase of the station reconstruction, the NOEplast Speyer form liner, creating a plaster effect, was chosen. The major focus in the interior is on the seamless connection of the structure's ceiling and walls. To do this, 3D arched concrete solutions were used in some places. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project in Zurich, Switzerland. This is an example of concrete solutions implemented in the interior design of the new administrative building of a bank (Raiffeisenbank Zürich Flughafen). As seen in the images, the chosen form liner creates a wave effect. Along with the wave effect, the company’s logo was also depicted on the interior walls. An individual form liner was specially manufactured for this logo. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project in Döbeln, Germany. The key goal of the project was to protect the city from flooding. After previous floods (2002-2013), the task was set to prevent new floods using concrete barriers. A unique design with a NOE form liner was also used for these concrete barriers. The form liner used here is a NOEplast Murus Romanus product. It represents a masonry texture. As seen in the images, the surface resembles a pigmented masonry wall. ESDESCON LLC represents German NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Building project
The images show a project for the modernization of the oldest medieval fortress in the Netherlands. During the modernization, one of the NOE form liners was chosen and used. As seen in the images, in the design of the concrete surfaces, NOE architectural formwork (form liner) was used. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Bridge project
The images show a bridge project in the Netherlands. The entire bridge facade was decorated with a unique pattern using NOE architectural formwork. When choosing patterns, you can order the desired size and then paint it in the desired color. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Bridge project
The images show a project implemented in Belgium on the facade of the bridge (Vroenhoven Bridge), which passes over a water canal. The Granite IV form liner from the NOEplast catalog was chosen. As can be seen in the images, the form liner was designed to replicate the effect of natural granite with relief and depressions. In such projects, after the concrete is poured, various additives can be used to emphasize the color and unique features of the product. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Bridge project
The images show one of NOE's projects in Austria. This project was implemented in Austria on a Tyrol road. An architectural form liner with a natural stone texture was chosen for the concrete surface of the road section. ESDESCON LLC represents German NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. Along with construction formwork, NOE also manufactures architectural ones. Architectural formwork allows for creating any patterns, images, designs, ornaments, logos, etc., on concrete surfaces, which can be chosen from the NOE catalog or ordered according to an individual design. NOE, which strives to create unique designs using architectural formwork, also offers cost-effective solutions since each formwork can be used up to 100 times.
Bridge project
The images show a bridge project in Chemnitz, Germany. For this project, NOE supplied circular formwork, wooden beams with corresponding accessories, as well as formwork accessories. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Bridge project
The images show a bridge project in Penig, Germany, in the Zwickauer Mulde valley area. For this project, NOE supplied flooring formwork, panel formwork components, formwork support systems, NOEplast Freiburg architectural formwork, and wooden beams H20. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Bridge project
The images show the Kirchberg bridge project in Zwickau, Germany. For this project, NOE supplied wooden beams H20. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Tunnel project
The images show a project of the Albabstieg tunnel in Dornstadt, Germany. For this project, NOE supplied NOEtec formwork support systems, wall formwork, and panel formwork for large surfaces. NOEtop wall formwork and NOEtec formwork support systems were used. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Tunnel project
The images show a project of the Nittel tunnel in Perl, Germany. For this project, NOE supplied NOEtec and NOEtop formwork. NOEtop wall formwork and NOEtec formwork support systems were used. ESDESCON LLC represents Germany`s NOE, which has been manufacturing formwork products since the 1950s, in Azerbaijan. These systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Tunnel project
The NOE company, we represent in Azerbaijan, has been manufacturing formwork since the 1950s. The images show a project of the Branich tunnel in Schriesheim, Germany. The tunnel length is 1796 m. NOE supplied formwork for the tunnel construction. NOE products used in that project: NOEtec deck formwork – 10 m long, 9.6 m wide, and 6 m high. It has a load-bearing capacity of 60 tons. NOEtex Reinforcement – 10 m long, 14 m wide, and 9 m high. NOEtop NOE H20 wooden beam (support) NOE LS200 Along with the formwork function, NOE systems perform 2 other key functions. When urgent work is required in any area during laying formwork and concreting, the supporting carriage is not completely dismantled. The top platform of the supporting carriage can be lowered, and the central platform can be folded to the sides. As a result, additional space is created, allowing work to continue and saving time.
Building project
The image shows the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi project. This 276.6 m high shopping center is the eighth tallest building in Abu Dhabi and the 52nd tallest in the UAE. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s KINEMETRICS in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the 777 Tower project. This 221 m high project is the eighth tallest building in Los Angeles and the 162nd tallest in the USA. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s KINEMETRICS in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the Torre Mayor project. This 225 m high project is the fifth tallest building in Mexico and the eighth in Mexico. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the AON Center project. This 261.5 m high project is the third tallest building in Los Angeles and the 63rd in the USA. KINEMETRICS supplied a certain number of sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the US Bank Tower project. This 310.3 m high project is the second tallest building in Los Angeles and the 24th in the USA. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the Allianz Tower project. This 185.5 m high project is the 18th tallest building in Istanbul. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the famous Taipei 101 project. This 508 m high project is the tallest building in Taiwan and the 11th in the world. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the Salesforce Tower project. This 326.1 m high project is the tallest building in San Francisco. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the project of the ADNOC headquarters. This 342 m high project is the second tallest building in Abu Dhabi. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Building project
The image shows the Burj Khalifa project, holding the title of the tallest building in the world. This 828 m high project is the tallest building in the world. KINEMETRICS supplied several sensors for this project and installed a seismic monitoring system. KINEMETRICS has been developing seismic monitoring systems for various structures since 1969. Its projects comprise high-rise buildings, strategic structures, dams, etc. A seismic monitoring system involves placing a certain number of sensors on a structure. Using these sensors, the system records the smallest vibrations. Engineers and other persons with access to the system can view, download, and analyze all data via the system. The system automatically generates safety reports and forwards them to specified individuals or institutions. ESDESCON LLC exercises this work as the representative of the USA`s Kinemetrics in Azerbaijan.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the motor road bridge in Augsburg, Germany. Maurer managed to complete the replacement of the expansion joints on this bridge in just 57 hours. One of the key auxiliary products used here is the Maurer mobile bridging system. As shown in the image, the expansion joints are covered with these steel mobile bridges, ensuring continuous traffic flow. During the replacement of expansion joints on one part of the bridge, the mobile bridge is raised, and traffic continues on other sections. Thus, all expansion joints can be replaced without stopping traffic. This solution is especially important for inner-city bridges. Since traffic is not interrupted, there are no traffic jams, and vehicles continue to move in other lanes. It is also important to note that prolonged bridge closures cause significant economic damage, which can be avoided by using this method.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is a bridge project in Hungary. This project involves the famous Chain Bridge over the Danube in Budapest. The bearings and expansion joints of the bridge were replaced to meet modern requirements. One of the main challenges of the project was the bridge bearings since they had to allow for displacement in all directions and counteract the lifting forces of the bridge. Therefore, MAURER developed special spherical bearings made of MSM material. For this project, a total of 32 spherical bearings were supplied. Secondly, MAURER also replaced the expansion joints. The new expansion joint allows for a displacement of up to 1,400 mm. The bridge is 15 m wide and 380 m long.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Raiffeisen bridge project. The issue was the replacement of the bearings of the Raiffeisen bridge built in 1978. This bridge handles 46,000 vehicles daily. The bridge is 485 m long and has three spans. Maurer replaced the POT bearings used in this project with spherical ones. Some of the installed bearings have a diameter of 2.4 m and weigh 13 tons. These bearings can withstand loads of up to 120 MN. Eight bearings supplied by Maurer allow for displacement in all directions. These bearings are made of patented MSM material (a special material for ensuring sliding).
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Jauntal bridge project. This is a railroad bridge with a height of 96 m and a length of 430 m. MAURER supplied SIP bearings (Sliding Isolation Pendulums) and special braking dampers for this railroad bridge. Each bearing weighs 2500 kg and measures 1300x1234 mm. The lifespan of the bearings and dampers is 50 years. In the bridge project, MAURER proposed a comprehensive system solution, including both bearings and dampers. The bearings ensure minimal resistance to the structure's movement during small but continuous vibrations and act to return the structure to its initial position. The dampers hold the structure in place during the train start or stop.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is a bridge project in Croatia. The total length of the bridge is 2404 m. Its height is 55 m, and it comprises five central spans, each 285 m long. For this project, MAURER developed and manufactured 32 spherical bearings. Of them, 16 bearings can withstand horizontal loads of up to 19 MN. One of the challenges for MAURER in this project was the vertical installation of these bearings. The remaining 16 bearings had to withstand horizontal loads of up to 33 MN. All 32 bearings allow for sharp displacements of up to 1.3 m during a strong earthquake. The longest bearing is 3 m long, 1.2 m wide, and 330 mm high. For this project, 2 expansion joints were also supplied. Each expansion joint consists of 14 profiles. One of the important tasks set by the customer before MAURER was the maximum corrosion resistance of the expansion joints. Therefore, MAURER chose a hybrid design. I.e., the upper part of the expansion joint was made of special stainless steel (specially designed for wear protection), and the lower one was made of structural steel. This ensures maximum protection of the expansion joint surface from wear.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Schiersteiner bridge project in Germany. The issue concerned the expansion (temperature) joint and the bearing. In this bridge project, MAURER supplied both the expansion joint and the bearing. This bridge was first built in 1962. By the 2010s, the intensity of its use had reached 90,000 vehicles per day, so modernization was required. For this bridge, MAURER supplied spherical bearings capable of withstanding a load of 6,000 tons. The maximum expected displacement ensured by those bearings was determined to be 1.5%. The bearings measure 1600x1500x380 mm, and each weighs 4.6 tons. These figures are 30% more efficient compared to standard bearings. MAURER developed and patented the MSA material for these spherical bearings. It is resistant to corrosion and extreme weather conditions and has a service life of 100 years. The second product supplied for this bridge was the expansion joint. For this project, MAURER used noise-reducing expansion joints. These expansion joints reduce noise by 40-60% when vehicles pass over them. The MAURER Swivel Expansion Joint allows for displacement in all directions. The MAURER generator compensator Swivel Expansion Joint allows for displacement in all directions and has a service life of at least 50 years. The longitudinal movement of the compensator varies between 700 to 1100 mm.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is a bridge project in Dubai. One of MAURER's areas of activity is the supply of expansion joints and bearings for bridges and viaducts. A distinctive feature of this project was the specific requirements for the Dubai bridge bearings. First of all, the bearings had to withstand temperatures of up to 60 degrees and pressures of up to 40 MPa. This canal is 3 km long and up to 120 m wide. It has 4 different bridges, each with a separate contractor. The only common requirement was the specifications. For the bearings required to withstand high temperatures and pressures, MAURER specially developed the MSM Plus product. This product was tested at the University of Stuttgart, and MAURER was the only company that met all the customer's requirements. Despite different contractors, the bearing technology used for all these 4 bridges was based on MAURER’s MSM Plus product. For this project, MAURER supplied a total of 143 bearings. The bearings can withstand forces of up to 30 MN. The fourth bridge with MAURER as the contractor had 4 lanes in each direction.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Alberto Pumarejo Bridge project in Colombia. MAURER supplied 80 spherical and elastomeric bearings for this bridge. The project's key aspects are as follows: The bridge consists of 3 parts: 2 viaducts and 1 main bridge. The bridge has a total length of 3,237 m and 29 spans. In this project, MAURER had to address two challenges: Protection of the bridge from strong winds and earthquakes Protection of the bridge from compressive and tensile forces MAURER used MSM spherical bearings against compressive forces and elastomeric bearings against tensile forces. A dual-bearing solution was chosen in this case. The image shows a scheme of this solution. A total of 10 bearings were installed between the P13 and P14 bridge spans. Longitudinal displacement in the bridge spans is compensated by 2 large MSM spherical bearings, while transverse displacement is handled by 4 elastomeric bearings. The largest bearings in this project measure approximately 150x150 cm and weigh 5.5 tons.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Botlekbrug Bridge project in the Netherlands, the largest lift bridge in Europe. The Netherlands needs to use such bridge technology. This lift bridge consists of 2 lifting sections. The bridge has 3 lanes for road traffic and 2 lanes for rail traffic in each direction. Each bridge section is 100 m long, 50 m wide, and 60 m high. Technically, the maximum lifting height of the bridge sections is 40 m. It can open 6 times per hour. Structurally, it resembles a machine (mechanism) rather than a bridge. In this project, MAURER supplied both expansion joints and bearings. Different expansion joints were used for different sections. DS 720 and DS 320 expansion joints were used for the external and internal passages, respectively. MAURER faced three challenges in this project: The problem of lifting the expansion joint when the bridge is raised Integration of the lifting beams of the bridge span with the steel structure of the bridge Ensuring the match of the bridge structure when the span expands and contracts for various reasons while performing the lifting function Maurer successfully addressed all three challenges by applying various engineering solutions. 16 spherical bearings were also used in the construction. They measure 1200x1100 mm and weigh 4 tons. The load they bear ranges from 21,000 to 29,000 kN. This bridge is characterized by high susceptibility to both longitudinal and transverse loads. Therefore, additional bearings were needed for horizontal loads. 3 bearings were supplied: 1 for transverse loads and 2 for longitudinal ones.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the longest sea bridge project in Mumbai, India. This steel bridge has reduced travel time from 2 hours to 20 minutes. The planned bridge usage statistics are 70,000 vehicles per day. Products supplied by MAURER for this project: 1100 elastomeric bearings 461 spherical bearings 160 pot bearings 880 m of expansion joints 40 vibration dampers Several important bridge-related aspects were considered in the manufacture of these products: Huge spans (from 100 to 180 m) The bridge is made of steel and is characterized by greater softness and elasticity compared to concrete, which leads to strong vibrations. Side winds (20 m/s or 72 km/h) cause displacement of about 300 mm. For this project, MAURER developed special dampers (MTMD-V, Spring-Mass-Dampers), each weighing 4.8 tons. These dampers reduced the bridge vibrations by almost 15 times. The hydraulic dampers used here were specially designed. They ensure frictionless and wear-free movement. The dampers were tested over 400 km and continued to work without wear and leaks at temperatures up to 160 degrees. The dampers mostly consist of concrete, which makes them an economically advantageous solution.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Champlain Bridge project over the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal, Canada. For this project, Maurer chose its Guided Crosstie product and supplied it along with a derailment prevention device as part of the new project. The total bridge length is 3.4 km, the main span is 240 m, and the height is 170 m. The first version of the bridge was built in 1962. However, strong winds, harsh winters, and earthquakes required a new solution for the bridge. The main requirements for expansion joints for this railroad bridge were: Complete waterproofing Work should not disrupt traffic flow The ability to install a durable plate in the center of the concrete road Perfect opening and closing of gaps Ability to operate at temperatures from -35 to +40 degrees The Guided Crosstie expansion joint used for railroad bridges has the same logic as the Swivel Joist designed for motor roads. However, due to its railroad application, it is subjected to greater loads, considering the high speed and fast braking of trains. Test results show that the expansion joint allows for displacement over a total distance of 10 km. The bridge's overall lifespan is 125 years, with the expansion joint's lifespan being a minimum of 60 years.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER’s global projects in this area is the Çanakkale Bridge project in Turkey. The Çanakkale Bridge is the largest suspension bridge in the world, with its main span measuring 2,023 m. The total bridge length is 4,608 m, and the width is 45 m. The expansion joint installed in this project has some unique features. One of them is the MSM Swivel Joist Expansion Joint, which ensures displacement of 2,800 mm. The swivel joist feature allows the bridge to move in all directions. The sliding distance is up to 50 km. Another interesting feature is absorbing up to 60% of noise thanks to the special technology used in the expansion joint. In this project, the expansion joint is supported by not classic elastomers but new W-shaped MSM bearings. This is one of Maurer’s new patents, obtained in 2020. This allows for improved performance, elimination of limitations, and an extended product lifespan.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER’s global projects in this area is the road bridge in Italy over the Taro River, connecting the Verona and Parma regions. Let’s note the three key aspects considered by Maurer when designing products for this project. First, the bridge is 2 km long and spans the Taro River. Second, the bridge has an arch shape. Third, the entire structure should be earthquake resistant. According to these aspects, Maurer supplied 92 pendulum bearings and 6 modular expansion joints. The SIP (Sliding Isolation Pendulum) bearings were chosen. The four main functions of the SIP bearings are: The bearings transmit vertical loads. The sliding plate ensures horizontal displacements during earthquakes. The bearings separate the bridge from the main part and ensure isolation. The bearings return the bridge to its original position after earthquakes. The bearings come in various sizes, with a diameter reaching 1,600 mm. After the bearings, 6 modular expansion joints were installed. The expansion joints ensure a standard displacement of 280 mm. During earthquakes, this displacement can reach 450 mm. The project also includes 14 small bridges connected to the main one. For these 14 bridges, Maurer also supplied 324 lead-rubber bearings, 20 spherical bearings, and 36 expansion joints.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER’s global projects in this area is the Yarumo Blanco Viaduct in Colombia. Construction started in 2010, but problems arose. One of the challenges was that after half of the construction was completed, it was discovered that seismic compliance had not been fully planned. This viaduct is 640 m long and is located in hilly terrain. The geographical relief and seismic activity of the area required the strengthening of the viaduct to meet seismic standards. One of the main challenges during the strengthening phase was the height difference between the spans, ranging from 20 to 50 m depending on the terrain. For the project, Maurer’s SIP-D-Bearings were chosen. Here, SIP stands for Sliding Isolation Pendulum, and D stands for double. The chosen bearing type should ensure four main functions: Isolating the bridge from the surface together with the supports and allowing horizontal displacement of up to 600 mm. Limiting movements with kinetic energy to 7% internal friction during an earthquake. Only Maurer could guarantee this 7% standard among alternative companies due to the patented Sliding material. The lifespan is 50 years. Automatically returning the structure to its original position after an earthquake. Transmitting vertical loads up to 14 MN. Another important aspect of this project is that bearings are usually placed between the bridge spans and supports. As seen in the image, in this project, due to the previously unaccounted seismic standards, the supports and spans were fully concreted. Given the impossibility of the specified placement, Maurer implemented another technique. The process stages were: Stage 1: The pylons are expanded in a cubic shape from the very bottom and concreted. Stage 2: Eight bearing structures and jacks are added for stability. Stage 3: The horizontal supports are cut from the very bottom with a diamond wire. Stage 4: The bridge is raised by 50 cm using four hydraulic jacks. Stage 5: Four SIP-D Bearings are installed on each column and secured. Stage 6: The supports are carefully returned to place and installed on the bearings.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER’s global projects in this area is the Çayırhan Bridge project in Ankara. One of the key features of this project is that the area where the bridge is located is constantly subject to flooding. Therefore, the main function of the bearings designed for the bridge is to be flood resistant. When designing the SIP bearings — Sliding Isolation Pendulums, the risks of floods, earthquakes, and high structural loads were also considered. The key tasks related to the bearings designed for that project were protecting the bearings from dust and other factors, keeping them serviceable, ensuring resistance to loads of up to 10,000 tons, and providing seismic mobility by mitigating horizontal forces. The tasks performed by the Çayırhan Bridge bearings were: Transmitting vertical loads up to 56 MN. Ensuring horizontal displacement up to 157 mm. Distributing seismic forces through bearing sliding. Returning the structure to its standard position after an earthquake using the sliding bearing.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Bogibeel Bridge in India. The upper tier of the bridge is a roadway, while the lower one is a railroad line. Since it is located in a seismic zone, the bridge is capable of withstanding earthquakes up to 7 on the Richter scale. Maurer equipped this bridge with 164 spherical bearings. These bearings can withstand loads of up to 2,800 tons. The bridge has a total length of 4.94 km and consists of 41 spans. Of these spans, 39 have lengths of up to 125 m. Maurer installed 4 MSM spherical bearings under each span. These bearings have dimensions of 1200x1200 mm and a height of 200 mm. The design load of each structure is 28 MN. 164 MSM spherical bearings supplied by Maurer have a service life of at least 50 years and do no require maintenance during this period.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Kattwyk Bridge in Hamburg, Germany. Maurer supplied products for 2 bridges in this project. The project includes two bridges: one old and one new. Maurer replaced the spherical bearings and expansion joints on the old Kattwyk Bridge. On the new Kattwyk Bridge, 6 custom-made spherical bearings and expansion joints were installed. The new Kattwyk Bridge became the largest lift bridge in Germany. It consists of 3 spans, 2 of which are located on the shore, while the middle one is the lifting part for ship passage. After the construction of the new bridge, the railroad line was moved to the new Kattwyk, while the roadway remained on the old bridge. This prevents additional transport delays when ships pass through. On the new Kattwyk Bridge, Maurer installed 6 special bearings. Of them, 4 ensure multidimensional displacement while the other 2 stabilize the longitudinal displacement of the lifting span.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Baerl Rhine Bridge located on Federal Highway 42 in Germany, connecting the Baerl and Beeckerwerth districts. The total length of the bridge is 1,030 m, and its longest span is 310 m. It was built in 1990 and consists of 3 lanes in each direction. Maurer’s main task was to replace the expansion joint on the bridge. To do this, 4 expansion joints were manufactured. The installed XLS 900 and XLS 600 expansion joints allow for the bridge displacement within 855 and 570 mm, respectively. The XLS 900 expansion joint is the heaviest of the 4 joints, weighing 25 tons. The length of each expansion joint reaches 23.15 m. Since this bridge is part of a highway, replacement required great attention and care. Replacing the expansion joint and installing the new one took 3 months. This included ensuring the safety of the structure, dismantling the old expansion joint, installing new reinforcements and the expansion joint, concreting, and asphalting. The new expansion joint installed does not require maintenance for 40 years.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the railroad line and bridges connecting Toluca and Mexico City in Mexico. Maurer’s main task in this project was to ensure the stability and functionality of the structure. Additionally, it was required to ensure the safety of the structure under various loads. For the Toluca-Mexico City project, the following elements were supplied: Guided Crossties expansion joint — ensures displacement in all directions Spherical bearings — withstand structural loads of up to 2,900 tons Hydraulic dampers — help the structure maintain stability during sudden stops of traffic and control the longitudinal displacement of the bridge Elastomeric bearings — help maintain the stability of the bridge and its centering under any type of load The total length of this railroad project is 57.7 km. It comprises 2 large viaducts, one of which is 3.865 m long and another 1.448 m. The length of the spans varies from 55 to 64 m, and the height reaches 65 m.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Reichsbrücke Bridge over the Danube River in Vienna, Austria. The total length of the bridge is 528 m. One of the main challenges of this project was that one section was narrow but carried a heavy load. Maurer’s task was to develop a solution that matched the situation. Maurer developed compact spherical bearings capable of withstanding high loads in that section. One of the most important features of these bearings is their high load resistance with minimal friction. The project used 8 spherical bearings having dimensions of 1350x1350 mm and weighing 1.5-3.3 tons. They were installed on pylons P7 and P10, with 4 bearings on each. These bearings can be seen in the image.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Osmangazi Bridge in Turkey, also known as the Izmit Bridge. This bridge connects the Gebze and Yalova regions in Turkey. One of the main and most important features of this bridge is its second-largest span in the world. Another feature is that the bridge can maintain traffic flow even during earthquakes of up to 8 on the Richter scale. Maurer supplied the Swivel Joist Expansion Joint with Fuse Box for this bridge. This expansion joint allows the bridge to move within +- 3.8 m. The reason for installing the fuse box is the high seismic activity in this area. It allows the bridge to maintain traffic flow even during earthquakes up to 8 on the Richter scale. The total length of the bridge is 2.7 km, it has 3 lanes in each direction, and is 64 m above sea level. It ranks second in the world by the length of its main span (1.55 km). The construction of the bridge started in 2012 and was completed in 2017.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER’s global projects implemented as part of this activity is located in Greece and connects the Tithorea and Domokos regions. The project represents a high-speed railway bridge. The bridge is about 300 m long. Maurer supplied 3 types of products for this bridge: 16 hydraulic dampers, 12 Sliding Isolation Pendulums, and 2 shear keys. These Maurer products protect the bridge from three main factors: seismic vibrations, the force or energy generated by the sudden braking of high-speed trains, and finally, thermal displacements. All used products are designed to protect the bridge from these 3 factors. The service life of Maurer products (operational period) is designed for 50 years. All products have been tested and manufactured without the need for maintenance for 50 years. Maurer completed the work under this project at the end of 2017, and the bridge started operating in 2018.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the Millau Viaduct in France. The Millau Viaduct is 2,460 m long, 32 m wide, and 336 m high. MAURER supplied 2 types of products for this project: spherical bearings and expansion joints. These products allow for transverse and longitudinal displacements of the bridge of up to 5,200 mm and 6,000 mm, respectively, under the most severe earthquakes and wind loads.
Bridge project
MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER’s global projects implemented as part of this activity is the Rion-Antirion Bridge project in Greece. This is a motor road bridge with a length of 2,880 m and a width of 27.2 m. For this project, MAURER supplied two expansion joints with a length of 27.7 m each. These expansion joints help the bridge withstand longitudinal displacements of up to 5,010 mm and transverse displacements of up to 5,200 mm under maximum seismic and wind loads.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, we provide MAURER manufactured bearings and expansion joints for bridge projects in our country. One of these projects is a small bridge located next to the Mingachevir Hydroelectric Power Station. For the bridge in this project, ESDESCON LLC has supplied elastomer bearings manufactured by MAURER. The main contractor of the project was BCC Group LLC. It is also a matter of pride for us to be a part of such an important road project under our company’s name.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the bridge in the area of Sulutapa Circle in Baku, shown in the image. ESDESCON LLC supplied MAURER elastomeric bearings for the bridge project on the motorway in the area of Sulutape Circle. The general contractor for this project is Korpu Bina Tikinti LLC . We are proud to implement part of such an important road project.
Bridge project
ESDESCON LLC supplies expansion joints and bearings by MAURER (Germany) for projects implemented in our country. One such project is the railroad bridge in the Khirdalan settlement of Baku. ESDESCON LLC supplied MAURER elastomeric bearings for the railroad bridge project in Khirdalan. The general contractor for this project is KORPU BINA TIKINTI LLC. Along with elastomeric bearings, MAURER also manufactures specialized expansion joints and bearings for railroad bridges. MAURER has many patented products in this field. We are proud to implement part of such an important road project.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, we provide MAURER expansion joints and bearings for projects in our country. One of these projects is a bridge project on the Mughanli-Ismayilli road. For the Dadagunes bridge located on the Mughanli-Ismayilli road, where the main contractor is EVRASCON ASC, we have supplied 20 large-sized MAURER elastomer bearings. It is also a matter of pride for us to be a part of this work being done in our country under our company’s name.
Bridge project
As ESDESCON LLC, we provide MAURER expansion joints and bearings for our local projects. One of these projects is the Ganja-Qazakh-Georgian border highway project. For the Ganja-Qazakh-Georgian border highway, we have supplied 310 MAURER elastomer bearings to the main contractor, Bayburt Group (Ozgun Insaat), and 100 MAURER elastomer bearings to KORPU BINA TIKINTI LLC, part of the AKKORD group of companies. It is a matter of pride for us to be a part of such an important road project under our company’s name.
Tunnel project
The project you see in the pictures is related to the Gmünder Einhorn Tunnel project located in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. NOE company has provided the following for this project: Foundation formwork Wall formwork Accessories and supporting systems for tunnel formwork The NOEtop wall-type formwork and the NOEtec formwork support systems are used. The NOE company, which we represent in Azerbaijan, has been engaged in the production of formwork products since the 1950s. These formwork systems are used in the construction of buildings and other similar structures, bridges, and tunnels.
Building and Bridge project
In our country, ESDESCON LLC supplied one of the portable accelerometers to AZIMETI - the Azerbaijan Scientific-Research Institute for Construction and Architecture. These portable devices allow for testing any structures in real-time and at specific intervals. The USA`s Kinemetrics, represented in Azerbaijan by ESDESCON LLC, specializes in the installation of seismic monitoring systems and networks. Along with continuous monitoring systems, KINEMETRICS also sells portable accelerometers.
Building and Bridge project
In our country, ESDESCON LLC supplied one of the portable accelerometers to the S. Dadashov Research and Design Institute of Building Materials. These portable devices allow for testing any structures in real-time and at specific intervals. As an example, the images presented were taken during testing of the actual stability of the Port Baku Walk non-residential building complex. The USA`s Kinemetrics, represented in Azerbaijan by ESDESCON LLC, specializes in the installation of seismic monitoring systems and networks. Along with continuous monitoring systems, KINEMETRICS also sells portable accelerometers.
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Expansion Joints and Bearings in Bridges
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