Freyssinet joints approved for highway structures

Freyssinet’s Freyssimod LW modular (multi-element) expansion joint has become Highways England registered for modular highways expansion joints. The approval covers traditional painted expansion joints and also the use of galvanization for extended life. Freyssinet director Matthew Dronfield said: “We are extremely pleased to achieve Highways England registration, particularly at such a crucial time in the […]

Heart surgery

The Queensgate Market building is the centrepiece of Kirklees Council’s “Our Cultural Heart” regeneration scheme When we talk about our ‘built heritage’ we tend to think of venerable ancient structures – cathedrals, castles or country manors. But in Huddersfield one of the most treasured pieces of architectural heritage dates back only to the late 1960s. […]

Expansion joint innovation on River Nene viaduct

The current rubber joint is damaged and needs replacing National Highways has sanctioned the use of a new Swiss variant of expansion joint that has not been used in the UK before. A large expansion joint on the River Nene viaduct, between junctions 12 and 13 of the A14, needs to be replaced having reached […]