Cable stayed bridge inspection
Read moreThe inspected structure is located in Athens/Greece adopting the engineering genius of Architect Santiago Calatrava who designed this impressive footbridge, commonly known as “HARP BRIDGE”. The shape of the bridge looks like a harp inspired by the ancient Greek monuments and sculptures of the Classical Era. The bridge is made of steel and is formed by a main curved pillar…
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Post Tensioning in Jeddah – Makkah expressway in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Read moreThe new Jeddah-Makkah expressway is one of the major components of the western road network facilitating the connection between Jeddah and Makkah for a faster and smoother travel. The specific structure/bridge 1 is a double carriageway of two spans, with simply supported PT beans, in total 56 beams. Each beam consists of two tendons with a typical length of 30.8m.…
Ground floor slab PT installation in Al Asfour Towers project in Kuwait
Read moreWhen the going gets tough, the “LMK” get going… A demanding ground floor slab PT installation in Al Asfour Towers project in Kuwait, has just been accomplished. 25 tons of strands, 274 nos. of flat tendons of several sizes, 774 m total length of pt ducts, and endless efforts from all “ANA” Engineers and Technicians. LMK is amazed by your…
Bridge jacking & repair of bearing plinths
Read moreOur team undertook the project to repair the bearing plinths of a highway overpass. Poor construction techniques such as insufficient compaction of concrete, concentration of debris and construction materials, poor mould fabrication and misalignment of elastomer bearings were evident on a highway overpass constructed about 20 years ago. The above issues raised concerns regarding the efficiency of load transfer mechanisms…
Al Asfour residential towers in Kuwait
Read moreWe are proud to share an architectural rendering of our ongoing project in Kuwait. Al Asfour residential towers will have 28 floors above ground and two underground parking levels in which the advantages of Post Tensioning in reinforced concrete flat slabs will be utilised. In this project, bonded multistrand Post Tensioning is implemented with LMK-SFL flat anchorages.
Application of LMK PT system in concrete slabs in Dubai, UAE
Read moreApplication of LMK bonded PT system, in concrete slabs, at a multistorey luxury residential building in Dubai. One Park Avenue – Sobha Hartland in Dubai, UAE is close to completion. Exploiting the benefits of PT slabs in this project, the construction of 12 levels, with a total area of 33,500 m2, was accomplished in 3,5 months.
Highway bridge inspection
Read moreOur team of bridge inspectors executed the inspection of a double, five span, highway viaduct. The bridge, consisted of 60 cast in situ prestressed beams, rests on 120 (type 4) elastomeric bearings, has a total length of 160m, and a maximum height of 25m. The main objective of our inspection was to identify issues related with the current condition of…
European Technical Assessment Document (ETA) for LMK Post Tensioning Kit
Read moreDear LMK family, We have experienced hardship and adversity living through COVID-19 pandemic, global uncertainties and in many cases personal traumas and losses in 2020. However, tough times always bring out the best in all of us. We are pleased to announce that the LMK PT system has been awarded the ETA-20/0837 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 305/211, on…
Multistorey luxury residential building in Dubai
Read moreLMK Post Tensioning system is being implemented in a multistorey luxury residential building in Dubai. The building will be composed of exclusive apartments and sky gardens, offering striking views and high-end amenities. More pictures and updates will follow soon!
Hydraulic bridge jacking and replacement of sliding bearings
Read moreHiSCS team performed hydraulic jacking and replacement of two PTFE sliding elastomeric bearings. A jacking force of approximately 1900 tons was required in total, which was obtained by eight 250 tons capacity hydraulic jacks. Non-replaceable exposed metal parts were repainted, to prevent corrosion, and the existing sliding surfaces were maintained. The project took place over an old and abandoned railway…
Inspection & evaluation of port facilities
Read moreHiSCS has been accomplished the inspection and evaluation of Duba sea-port container terminal facilities. Duba Port is a multipurpose port that lies in the Red-sea, in the North Western area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the development area of NEOM. The port is approximately 280 km from Aqaba (Jordan) to the North and 520 km from the industrial…
Bridge jacking and replacement of bearings
Read moreHydraulic jacking of both abutments was performed by our team, at a highway box girder bridge in Greece. Four (4) sliding guided elastomeric bearings were replaced in total, while the jacking load reached 3000 kN at each location. Also, non-replaceable exposed metal parts were repainted to prevent corrosion and the sliding surfaces were preserved accordingly.
Overnight bridge inspection
Read moreHiSCS’s engineers performed an overnight bridge inspection to assess and evaluate the condition of an old and overused reinforced concrete bridge located at a very busy highway junction. The overpass is consisted of two 42m long parallel brunches, with two intermediate spans each.
External in-service inspection of crude oil tanks in KSA
Read moreHiSCS Inspectors accomplished successfully the external inspection, while in service, of three (3) crude oil storage tanks located in a desalination plant in the province of Jazan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The inspection was in line with the American Petroleum Institute (API) 653 Standard “Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration & Reconstruction” with a scope to establish the corrosion rates,…
Rehabilitation of elastomeric bearings
Read moreHiSCS S.A. performed maintenance works aiming to rehabilitate the load path mechanisms of an old reinforced concrete bridge. Poor construction techniques lead to the formation of gaps between the elastomeric bearing’s steel plates and the upper/lower plinth compromising the proper distribution of forces between the deck and the piers. Also, oxidation was detected on the bearing’s steel plates. Since there…
Seismic base-Isolation of private building
Read moreEngineers of HiSCS performed the supervision of installation works of anti-seismic Lead Rubber Bearings (LRB) of a private building located in Athens Greece. In total twenty (20) LRB bearings have been installed following a methodology which has been designed by HiSCS so as to assure the prompt installation of these devices in line with the construction requirements and the building…
Replacement of bridge elastomeric expansion joints, west of Athens, Greece.
Read moreBridge maintenance works executed by HiSCS S.A. At this project, 4 meters of bridge expansion joint were replaced in total, by request of the operator, having a total movement capacity of ±50mm in longitudinal and ±50mm in transverse direction. Visit our youtube channel to see more!
Workshop on Concrete Science & Advanced Methods for Evaluation of Concrete.
Read moreHiSCS engineers attended the Educational Workshop dedicated to Concrete Science & Advanced Methods for Evaluation of Concrete, held by Germann Instruments and Geotest SA between 20 & 22 of November in Athens, Greece. During this workshop, we had the opportunity to enhance our understanding of basic concrete science and traditional and advanced methods for evaluation of concrete and concrete structures.…
Inspection of Seismic Dampers
Read moreInspection of 50 seismic dampers located in steel roof of Main Terminal Building of Athens International Airport performed by HiSCS. Dampers are devices (similar to steel pistons) which can absorb – through their hydraulic behavior – the kinetic energy produced by the movement of the structure during an earthquake. They follow the constitutive law FD = C · vα…
Bearings Replacement & Repair – Jacking & Lifting of Superstructures
Read moreThe maintenance and repair/replacement works of bridge bearings in several structures in Athens Ring Road/Greece is under progress. Repair of bearing plinths, restoration of cracked and damaged elastomeric rubber using the cold vulcanization process, touch-up painting of rusted anchoring steel plates and grout filling of the gap between bearings contact surfaces with the structure are taking place. These specialized rehabilitation…
Elastomeric Bearings Inspection
Read moreA thorough bearing inspection was performed by HiSCS’s staff in order to assess their capacity and the structure’s overall condition. The inspection took place at two bridges, located in central Greece, built about thirty years ago. The first one had a total length of about 90 meters with four intermediate spans, while the second had a total length of 45…
Installation of Elastomeric Expansion Joints in Newly Constructed Bridges
Read moreHiSCS S.A. has completed the installation of new bridge expansion joints in two new bridges in central Greece. The project was consisted of the application of 40 meters of elastomeric expansion joints in total, having up to 250mm movement capacity.
Jacking & Lifting of Bridge for Bearings Urgent Repair Works
Read moreThe remedial works executed by HiSCS did restore temporarily the contact areas of elastomeric bearings of an over 40 years old bridge, over Kallas river close to the city of Istiea at Evia island in Greece. During “Zorbas” cyclone, severe scour phenomena took place causing side tilting of one pier at about 8 cm. The superstructure (box girder) lost its…
Safety Training
Read moreHiSCS staff has participated in the safety training seminar related with First Aid in Work-Emergencies performed by Rescue Training Int’l certified instructors. The first aid course followed the rescue protocols implemented by health care professionals. The course fully met the latest Int’l scientific publications on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and also includes all valid practices to provide first aid to adults children…
Repair of Expansion joints at Aircraft Bridge in Athens Int’l Airport
Read moreHiSCS has successfully concluded the repair or expansion joints of the aircraft bridge No. 116 located in New Athens Int’l Airport, Elefterios Venizelos. The repair/maintenance works restored the drainage capacity of the flashing, the cracked transition stripes and elliptical holes of the rubber carpets. All works accomplished in 5 days in line with the relevant NOTAM issued by…
Inspection of Railway Culvert, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Read moreInspection & evaluation of an old culvert in Hofuf-Dammam railway, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been performed by our Inspectors. A pilot inspection and evaluation regarding the actual condition of the culvert has been requested by Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) so as to verify the structural adequacy of the structure in line with the need of higher locomotive…
Inspection of Car Parking Building, King Fahad Int’l Airport, Riyadh, Kindom of Saudi Arabia
Read moreInspection of car parking facilities in King Fahad Int’l Airport in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been performed by our staff so as to verify the structural efficiency of the roof slab and propose remedial actions for the improvement of storm drain piping network.
Underwater Inspection, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Read moreHiSCS successfully accomplished in November 2018 a very demanding underwater inspection in Al-Shuqaiq Power Plant & Desalination facilities in Jizan province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Technical Authority of Al Shuqaiq Saline Water Conversion Company (SqWEC) assigned our staff to identify the current defects in the structure (inside and outside) by performing underwater inspection, non destructive testing (NDT) including…
Jacking, Lifting and Installation of Friction Pendulum Bearings at the “SIX Student Residence” in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Read moreHiSCS S.A. participated in the construction of the “SIX Student Residence” in Nicosia, Cyprus. The 12-strorey “SIX Student Residence” is comprised of 6 distinctive towers, which include 307 luxury student residences and is topped-off by the exclusive UNIC Clubhouse, a jewel-like, all-glass 12th floor rooftop with restaurant, lounge and pool Our company’s involvement at this project was related to the…
Inspection of Aircraft Bridge, King Fahad Int’l Airport, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Read moreInspection including NDT has been performed in East taxiway aircraft bridge (Tango) in King Fahad Int’l Airport in Riyadh, the biggest airport in the world in land area. A relevant report has been delivered to Riyadh Airports Technical Authority along with an inspection draft handbook describing the policies, standards and procedures for conducting an inspection program in all infrastructure, civil…
PT in Pylons of Football Stadium, Athens, Greece
Read moreA unique PT application in a football stadium in Greece is performed by HiSCS. The four (4) concrete pylons where the steel roof of the stadium will be suspended, consists of 256 PT bars in total (64 per pylon) with bar length ranging from 32m to 48m. The design requires a four elevation stages stressing per pylon and a quite…
Athens Int’l Airport, Greece
Read moreFollowing the routing inspection schedule of New Athens International Airport, the aircraft and road bridges complex has been inspected by our staff. Concrete, bearings, expansion joints, pavements, utilities and other structural elements were evaluated including recommendation for repair and rehabilitation.
Inspection of Underpasses in Riyadh
Read moreMunicipality of Riyadh has appointed our Inspection team to perform a thorough inspection in all structural elements (bearings, joints, retaining walls, pavement etc.), NDT & evaluation in four (4) underpasses U6-U14-U15-U16 in the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. . A full series of NDT has been performed such as Cut And Pull Out test (CAPO), Schmidt hammer,…
