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.
