Your challenges
are our inspiration
News
Nov 2020 : Dextra's GFRP solutions on Australian projects - the Melbourne Metro case
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) solutions are frequently used for several applications in civil engineering due to its many benefits compared to alternative, conventional materials:
In mining and tunneling this composite technology has successfully been used for decades, and GFRP is now also available for soil nails and tieback ground anchors.
A perfect showcase of latest GFRP solutions available is the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project, a major enhancement to Melbourne’s rail network: a multibillion-dollar project comprising the design and construction of twin nine-kilometer tunnels and five underground stations.
Dextra supported the project team with its technical expertise on GFRP at design stage and manufactured the GFRP solutions as per the project’s requirements:
ASTEC GFRP Combination Bolts were used as temporary measure to secure the center walls of the 19m wide caverns of the two major CBD stations during construction of two conventional 7m tunnels, built in parallel. Easy removal after completion enabled faster construction progress.
GFRP Astec soil nails secure the stations walls under construction. Some of the anchors are located outside the boundary of the project and can remain in the ground as material properties allow for easy cutting at later stage via commonly used excavation equipment.
GFRP ASTEC Soft-Eyes enabled disruption-free penetration of the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) through the thick concrete diaphragm walls of five stations. No demolition equipment needed, and no workers required to access the shaft to guarantee the maximum level of safety and efficiency.
To learn more about Dextra GFRP solutions in Australia please:
About Dextra
Operating since 1983, Dextra Group is a manufacturing, freight forwarding and trading company specialized in supplying the construction and industrial sectors. We have activities in more than 55 countries through our network of affliates and partners.
The world leading manufacturer of rebar mechanical splices, we also engineer and produce innovative architectural and geotechnical solutions in high performance steel and FRP composite materials.
Vision & Mission
To be a global leader in engineering, manufacturing and delivery of high value added quality products and services for the construction industry.
Managing Team
From day one, Dextra has self-managed its growth as a private equity Group, still fully owned by its founders and managers.
History
Dextra Group has developed through a long history, during which it encouraged those with an entrepreneurial spirit and constantly strived towards innovation and growth, leading to diversification. Our three main activities are manufacturing, trading and project forwarding, all within the construction and industrial sectors.
Working at Dextra
Dextra Group, funded in 1983, is a 900-people strong organization operating within the construction, building material, industrial & forwarding sectors.
With multiple teams on all continents collaborating on a daily basis, Dextra makes a point to build a strong inclusive multicultural work environment mixing people of various nationality and promoting gender equality in the workplace.
Quick access
Contact our team
Connect with us
 |
 |
 |
Designer tools
© Dextra Group 2022. All rights reserved.