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The customer magazine of ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik
Coastal protection for “Eiffel Tower”
9000-tonne sheet pile wall for new
sea defences in Blackpool
Page 16
Flood protection:
Innovative solution to
combat rising levels
Page 12
New moves to the East:
Russian ports
expanding
Page 18
Tomorrow’s technology:
Visitor records in
“IdeenPark”
Page 20

Contents
Editorial Page 3
germany
The ground beneath Berlin
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik sheet pile walls prove they are a
match for diffi cult ground
A ship’s on its way
Brake port’s systematic expansion
Setting off for new shores
Excellent skills in the ports, harbours and specialist civil engineering
sectors
Clear view for Brake’s citizens
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik relies on glass for fl ood protection
“Berlin method” in the middle of Essen
Six fl oors of parking – coming soon at the Gruga
worldwide
Unrivalled seafront
9000-tonne sheet pile wall for coastal protection in Blackpool
Baltic Sea ports – emphasis on expansion
Special solution for Vysotsk port development in St. Petersburg
review
How will the world look tomorrow?
Experts and non-experts alike, engineers, researchers and students,
children, pensioners... all found exciting answers at the “IdeenPark”
A magnifi cent jewel – 50 years of “good vibrations”
Half a century of driving and extracting technology
future
Just being there counts!
The Summer Olympics have only just fi nished, but companies worldwide
already have their sights on the next major sports events
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plant
New additions: treading lightly, reaching skywards and drilling deep Page 24
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diebautechnik 02 | 08
Published by
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Altendorfer Strasse 120, 45143 Essen,
Germany
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Contributors to this issue
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Bartkowski
Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Lütkenhaus
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Tapken
Karsten Weber
Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Becke
Dipl.-Ing. Winfried Just
Carsten Haake
Dipl.-Ing. Sandro Schmidt
Tatjana Detzel
Katja Schegoleva
Editor
Nicole Becker
Marketing Manager
nicole.becker@thyssenkrupp.com
Concept and design
Freudenhaus Werbeagentur
GmbH & Co. KG
www.freudenhaus.tv
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nicole.becker@thyssenkrupp.com
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On tour!
diebautechnik
Dear Readers
Welcome to the latest edition of “diebautechnik”.
This time fi nd out how the diversity of the locations and tasks were matched by the diversity of our solutions.
Read how ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik fi rst had to convince the sceptics and overcome obstacles – literally
– before work could start. Why not join us on tour...
>> Let’s start in Berlin-Schönefeld (page
4), where our HSP LARSSEN sections had
to prove themselves in extremely diffi cult
ground conditions. The ambitious Berlin-
Brandenburg International Airport project is
due for completion in 2010. ThyssenKrupp
GfT Bautechnik has supplied 7200 tonnes of
sheet piling for this project.
>> Another major commission awaited our
specialists on the west coast of England. In
Blackpool, threatened by storm tides, new,
reliable coastal protection was the top priority.
In addition, the UK’s favourite holiday resort
has been given a prestigious new promenade
directly on the seafront. More about that in our
lead story on page 16.
>> The citizens of Brake in northern Germany
have also been building on the waterfront (page
12). In this tranquil town on the left bank of
the lower reaches of the River Weser, fl ooding
has always been a topic for discussion. So it’s
very fi tting that the new fl ood defences not
only provide protection against rising water
levels, but do not obstruct the view of the river
either – thanks to the use of safety glass.
Godehard Drees Christian Walter Rolf F. Oberhaus
>> You missed this year’s “IdeenPark” in
Stuttgart? Then read about virtual ant colonies
and instructions for building rockets on page
20. More than 290 000 visitors enjoyed the
experiments and hands-on activities in this
technology experience spread over 40 000 m 2 .
The next event is scheduled for 2011, in North
Rhine-Westphalia – you’d best make a note of
it right away.
>> So sit back and enjoy this latest edition of
“diebautechnik”.
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The ground beneath Berlin
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik sheet pile walls prove they are a match for
diffi cult ground
BBI Airport
Expansion work at Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport is scheduled for completion by July 2010. This is an ambitious
construction project of immense proportions because from 2011 onwards all air traffi c for the entire Berlin-
Brandenburg region will pass through this new airport. A dedicated motorway link plus a railway station for longdistance,
regional and local express trains directly beneath the terminal will ensure best connections.
>> The new airport shuttle will ferry passengers
the 20 km between the airport and the centre
of Berlin in just 20 minutes – a real bonus
for all travellers. Within the confi nes of the
airport, the entire rail link is underground.
The development consortium ARGE Rohbau
Tunnel/Bahnhof BBI appointed contractor
Brückner Grundbau to construct the excavation
supports for the 3 km long tunnel.
>> ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik supplied a
total of 7200 tonnes of sheet piling for this.
The sheet piling was tied back to an anchor
wall with one row of anchors. Each sheet
pile trough was anchored with a singlestrand
tendon, which meant that a waling
was unnecessary, neither at the sheet piling
nor at the anchor wall. The sheet piling is
secured against anchor failure by a tie on the
excavation side.
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Sheet pile wall:
- Sections: HSP LARSSEN 605, 606 n
- Lengths: 13–15 m
- Anchor form: “dead man”
Anchor wall:
- Sections: HSP LARSSEN 603
- Lengths: 6–7 m
HSP LARSSEN sections defy
diffi cult ground
>> Filled ground, upper ground moraine,
dense basin sands and silts, lower ground
moraine and very dense sands. In addition,
large boulders and stony benches preventing
good progress. Normally, such subsoil
conditions would put any construction project
to the test.
>> All the more pleasing, therefore, that the
HSP LARSSEN sections proved their worth
once again in such troublesome subsoil
conditions: absolutely reliable, stable and
even reusable. In total, approx. 90 000 m² of
excavation supports, approx. 36 000 m² of
anchor wall and approx. 10 000 single-strand
tendons were used.
>> Once the tunnel is fi nished, the entire sheet
pile wall and all anchors will be recovered
and stored in a yard on the site, where the
materials will await their next assignment – up
to three are envisaged.

“Dead man” construction
Anchorages can be constructed in different ways. The oldest
method is to use round steel tie bars connected to anchor
plates or walls in the ground, a method often referred to as
“dead man” construction. More recently, grouted anchors,
steel piles and bored piles have been used.
facts & fi gures
Client:
Flughafen Berlin Schönefeld GmbH
Developer:
ARGE Rohbau Tunnel/Bahnhof BBI (consortium)
Contractor:
Brückner Grundbau GmbH, South/East Division,
Central Dept., Petzowerstrasse 4,
14542 Werder, Havel
Site management:
Ingenieurgemeinschaft Bauüberwachung
Structural works for rail link
Schönefeld Airport
Scope of supply:
4000 t HSP LARSSEN 605, 1800 t HSP LARSSEN 606 n, 1400 t
HSP LARSSEN 603
Project duration:
March 2007–July 2010
Contact:
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Bartkowski, Essen Branch
Tel: +49 208 49586-10
E-mail: michael.bartkowski@thyssenkrupp.com
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A ship’s on its way
Brake port’s systematic expansion
Lower Saxony
It was on 21 September 2007 that Lower Saxony’s Prime Minister Christian Wulff pressed the button to start
the fi rst hammer-blow for the port extension in Brake. In his speech, he stressed the importance of ports as
economic locations and the need to invest in all Lower Saxony’s seaports. Those ports play a signifi cant role
in the, on the whole, strong growth in Germany’s logistics sector and contribute substantially to supplying the
country with goods and to safeguarding export capacities for the German economy.
>> Growth in trade had pushed the port in
Brake to its limits. New capacity was urgently
needed in order to remain competitive on the
international scene. The northern expansion
has provided a total of about 30 ha of
additional storage space, the fi rst berth for
large ships, with a quay
measuring 270 m, and
the necessary road and
rail infrastructure. The
facilities are designed
for sea-going vessels
with a length of up to
210 m and a draught
of up to 12.8 m. The
total investment is
expected to reach
EUR 37.5 million.
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Systematic solutions
>> The new quay is the heart of the future port
and is expected to cost about EUR 14.5 million.
The construction work was commissioned by
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts), owned by the
state of Lower Saxony, following a Europewide
tendering procedure.
The tender specifi ed PSp 1016 bearing piles
with PZi 612 intermediate sheet piles, but
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik proposed a
solution with potential for signifi cant savings,
which convinced the NPorts management. The
PZi 612 intermediate sheet piles and the PSp
1000 sections in the form of double bearing
piles guaranteed economic and effi cient
operations. Another positive aspect was the
environmentally friendly rail delivery of all
the materials for the sheet pile wall directly
into the port. Upon arrival, the bearing piles
were transferred to a driving pontoon and the
intermediate sheet piles loaded onto inland
vessels for the fi nal stage of their journey.
>> As a full-service system supplier,
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik distinguished
itself throughout the work and besides
supplying the sheet piling materials also
provided the necessary driving and handling
plant – in this case an MS-62 HFV with MS-A
1050 V power unit, state-of-the-art MÜLLER
vibration plant from our stock of plant for
hire.
>> Matthias Dornblüth, NPorts Branch
Manager in Brake, is highly satisfi ed with the
way the construction work has progressed.
“We’re on time and on budget,” he pointed
out. The new port facilities should be ready for
operation next year.

facts & fi gures
Developer:
Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG
Contractor:
ARGE Norderweiterung Hafen Brake (consortium)
(TAGU, Oldenburg and F & Z, Hamburg)
Scope of supply:
- 3200 t of composite sheet pile wall
- 740 t of driven/raking piles
- 7460 m² of coatings
Plant:
MÜLLER MS-62 HFV with MÜLLER MS-A 1050 V power unit
Project duration:
mid-2007–early 2009
Contact:
Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Becke, Bremen Branch
Tel: +49 4202 5197-10
E-mail: matthias.becke@thyssenkrupp.com
Brake seaport on the lower reaches of the
River Weser is Germany’s leading port for the
handling of wood pulp and timber exports.
The export volumes have risen continually
over recent years. The most important goods
are animal feed, cereals, steel, iron, forestry
products, sulphur and components for wind
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Setting off for new shores
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik again proves its skills in the port engineering
and specialist civil engineering sectors
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logport II

When engineer Holger Neuhaus from contractor Hülskens Wasserbau arrives at the logport II site every morning,
he takes a satisfi ed look at the new, fi rmly anchored quay wall. The work, which began in October 2007,
was successfully completed this summer. However, the 360 m long waterfront structure is only a small, but
nevertheless intrinsic, element in the huge logport II project. This expansion strengthens Duisburg’s function as
an inland infrastructure hub.
>> Work on the site of the Duisburg logport II
Logistics Centre began on 26 June 2006. The
extension to the successful logport I project
on the other side of the Rhine is being built
on the site of the bankrupt MHD Sudamin’s
zinc smelter, an area of some 30 ha. The
total cost of developing this location is about
EUR 51 million. Like its predecessor, logport
II is also designed for the needs of logistics
companies. Its own basin, a container
terminal, rail loading/unloading facilities –
Duisburg Port
Duisburg Port is the largest inland port in
Europe, and if you count all the port facilities
(public and private), the largest inland port
in the world. Duisburg Port is a so-called
hinterland hub for the great seaports of
Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp. It is
in these three ports on the North Sea that
huge quantities of goods are transferred
from sea-going to inland vessels and
transported to Duisburg. DUISPORT
is the focus of transport and logistics
operations in the Rhine-Ruhr region. With
a volume of traffi c amounting to about
100 million tonnes in 2006, DUISPORT
GmbH is a logistics centre of international
signifi cance. During restructuring, the
make-up of the transhipped goods has
changed from bulk goods like steel and
coal to higher-value general cargos and
the associated container traffi c. The
purchase of a former foundry site on the
left bank of the Rhine in 1998 represented
a watershed in the history of Duisburg-
Ruhrorter Häfen AG: this was the fi rst time
the company’s infl uence had extended to
the left bank.
logport has it all. The expansion on the MHD
Sudamin site is also urgently needed because
logport I will reach full capacity in the course
of this year. The constantly growing demand
of the businesses in this region have made
that possible. A total success, which the
management was anticipating would not take
place for another few years
New shores
>> Part of the construction work at logport II
saw ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik working
together with consulting engineers MMS on
a new quay wall. Prior to that, DUISPORT
GmbH had been convinced by the tender
documentation and specifi cation for the
planned works. The plans envisaged a
combination of a 360 m long sheet pile wall
with a single row of anchors for the lower
part and a 1 m thick, 300 m long reinforced
concrete wall with two rows of anchors
founded on large bearing piles for the upper
part. Following award of the contract, the
contractor consortium started work in October
2007.
>> First of all, the sheet piling materials had
to be strengthened with plates to withstand
the considerable bending moments predicted
by the structural calculations. Following that,
anchor plates for resisting the anchor forces
were factory-welded into the troughs of the
sheet pile sections. Only after that could the
materials be sent by canal to the site in several
loads – a real logistics challenge.
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Major assignment for two
specialists: MÜLLER MS-32 HFV
vibrator and DELMAG D22 diesel
hammer
>> ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik employed
the latest vibratory and impact-driving
technology for the new quay wall. The success
of the MÜLLER MS-32 HFV vibrator and
DELMAG D22 diesel hammer was certainly
impressive.
>> Some 300 sheet piles were installed – HSP
LARSSEN L660 n 19/12.5 sections in various
steel grades, some of them up to 20 m long.
The HSP LARSSEN wall was anchored with
132 grouted anchors with diameters of up to
5 inches and lengths of up to 24 m. That was
true made-to-measure work because over the
whole length there was only one adjustment
of 25 cm necessary in the direction of the
wall axis. After anchoring the sheet pile wall it
was backfi lled with material dredged from the
water side, in front of the new wall, to achieve
the necessary depth.
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Sheet pile wall and structural steelwork operations were carried out from a pontoon.
Reinforced concrete founded on
piles
>> A fl at intermediate level was set up for
installing the piles. The approx. 7.5 m high
reinforced concrete wall is supported on 78
bored piles each 1.5 m in diameter and about
21 m long. The crane rails for a container
gantry will later be bolted to this reinforced
concrete wall. Two rows of anchors secure the
wall.
The advantages of HSP
LARSSEN sheet pile walls
- Good driving behaviour in diffi cult
soils
- Trouble-free, accurate installation
- Simple anchorages
- Protected interlock position
interview
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik:
What was the greatest challenge in the
anchoring of the new quay wall?
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Tapken: The main
thing was that the driving had to be
very accurate and the anchor spacing
of 2.4 m had to be maintained exactly.
That was critical because bored piles
with a diameter of 1.5 m – the foundation
for the later reinforced concrete
wall – had to be installed behind the
sheet pile wall, between the anchors.
With long sheet pile walls and diffi cult
Happy End in Duisburg
>> Sometimes everything just fi ts. Looking
back, the operations at Duisburg Port were a
complete success – quick, unproblematic and
on time. What played a major part in this was
the integrated scope of supply, involving sheet
pile sections, driving plant and anchors, plus
the engineering and the optimum cooperation
with the customer. Once again, ThyssenKrupp
GfT Bautechnik, a leading supplier for ports
and specialist civil engineering, was able to
conclude a complex, demanding construction
project successfully.
driving conditions in particular, ensuring
good installation of the sections is
vital for good results.
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik:
Were there any other unusual
aspects?
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Tapken: Yes, one
thing was certainly the fact that all
sheet piling and steelwork operations
had to be carried out from a pontoon
over the water.

ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik can supply everything required for port and harbour works – from bollards to ladders and edge protectors.
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik:
What was the advantage of such an
approach?
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Tapken: It speeded
up the work considerably. Most of the
work required could be a carried out
directly in situ – one reason why the
project could be completed on time in
the summer.
facts & fi gures
Developer:
LOGPORT GmbH, Duisburg
Site management:
DUISPORT GmbH, Duisburg
Main contractor:
ARGE Hülskens Wasserbau GmbH, Wesel; Fonteyne Bauunternehmung, Geldern
(consortium)
Drilling contractors:
Stump Spezialtiefbau, Langenfeld Branch; Demler Spezialtiefbau, Netphen
Detailed engineering design:
Ing.-Büro MMS, Wuppertal, Prof. Dr.-Ing. J. Steinhoff; ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik,
Engineering Offi ce, Essen
Checking engineers:
Ing.-Büro MVG, Mönchengladbach, Prof. Dr.-Ing. W. v. Grabe
Sheet pile wall materials:
approx. 1500 t HSP LARSSEN 606 n 19/12.5; in grades S 355 GP/S 430 GP and
lengths up to 20 m; all sections reinforced with plates
Anchor materials and ASF equipment:
230 ASF grouted anchors, 4¼, 4¾ and 5 inch, up to 24 m
100 ASF “dead man” anchors, 3¾ inch, up to 14 m
360 m of twin-channel 400 walings, anchor plates, bolts, pile bypasses, 22 ladders,
180 recesses/side bollards (400 kN), 360 m of edge protectors, anchor plate walings
Driving plant:
MÜLLER MS-32 HFV vibrator with MÜLLER MS-A 660V diesel-hydraulic power unit,
DELMAG D22 diesel hammer
Bored pile plant:
DELMAG RH-34
Contact:
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Tapken, Essen Branch
Tel: +49 208 49586-40
E-mail: frank.tapken@thyssenkrupp.com
Dipl.-Ing. Christian Haase, Engineering Offi ce, Essen
Tel: +49 201 188-2020
E-mail: christian.haase2@thyssenkrupp.com
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Clear view for Brake’s citizens
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik relies on glass for fl ood protection
New quayside
Rising water levels are not a topic today. Soaking up the bright sunshine, the guests of Wilkens Hotel sit on the
spacious terrace and enjoy the specialities of the house. Like every summer, this location has attracted many
local citizens and tourists. And all agree: the view is quite unique.
>> But it was a long road to get where we
are now. As long ago as 2003, the 2nd
Oldenburgischer Deichband, a public body
responsible for building and maintaining
dykes, planned to strengthen the Weser Dyke
near Brake and raise the fl ood defences by
half a metre. All those involved agreed that
the construction would shape the town of
Brake for many years to come. So it was not
only reliable fl ood protection that was being
sought, but also an attractive construction
– which was redesigned and discarded
again and again. The fl ood defences along
the town’s quayside presented a particular
challenge for the Deichband: nobody wanted
to sacrifi ce the unobstructed view of the river.
In the end, therefore, a decision was made to
try a completely new idea.
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Certainly not fragile
>> Glass as protection against the immense
forces of fl oodwaters? The proposal made by
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik, to erect a glass
wall as part of the fl ood defences, was initially
met with scepticism by some because no one
had any experience with such a construction.
But those in favour of ThyssenKrupp’s plan
stuck to their guns and, ultimately, convinced
even the most vigorous critics. And in late
2006 the materials were tested for their
reliability directly in situ – which turned out to
be a total success.
>> Every bold idea needs someone courageous
who believes in it. In this case it was Steffen
Sohst, the NLWKN Project Manager, who put
the plans into practice. He had confi dence
in the sound proposals and the thorough
structural calculations of our specialists. By
the autumn of 2007, all the conditions for
redesigning the promenade zone were in
place. The works could begin. The workforce
at the RSW Rosslauer shipyards put their full
range of skills to the test in the fabrication and
erection of the glass components. In the end
it was the outstanding cooperation between
all those involved that made it possible to
open the town’s new quay on 8 May 2008 in a
festive ceremony, right on time for the Whitsun
bank holiday weekend.
Praise for the new promenade
from all sides
>> The chairman of the 2nd Oldenburgischer
Deichband, Leenert Cornelius, welcomed
many guests to this festive occasion. The
citizens of Brake present were full of praise
for their new promenade; in particular the
pensioners, who meet here for their daily
chit-chat, were very enthusiastic. And the
management of Wilkens Hotel is also delighted
with the growth in the number of visitors
and the growth in turnover. The exceptional,
beautiful view from the terrace, where guests
are protected from the wind even on stormy
days, has quickly become widely known.
>> In his speech, Leenert Cornelius mentioned
the role-model effect of the marvellous
architecture. He had been particularly
impressed by the sound engineering
planning and the quality of the workmanship.
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik is delighted to
receive such a compliment and is ready to
take on further innovative building measures
for fl ood protection in the future.

Polished stainless steel uprights and stainless steel frames for the panes of glass convey an impression of high value and elegance.
The new quayside between Telegraph and Wilkens Hotel.
facts & fi gures
Client and operator:
2nd Oldenburger Deichband and Brake local authority
Site management planning:
NLWKN (Lower Saxony regional authority for water management, coastal protection
and nature conservation), Brake
Engineering design:
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik, Engineering Offi ce, Essen
Fabrication and erection:
RSW Rosslauer shipyards, Rosslau
Height of glass wall:
80 cm
Spacing of uprights:
1.2 m
Materials:
20 glass panes made from laminated safety glass, total thickness: 40 mm
Length:
24.2 m
Project duration:
autumn 2007–May 2008
Contact:
Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Becke, Bremen/Hamburg Branch
Tel: +49 4202 5197-10
E-mail: matthias.becke@thyssenkrupp.com
Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Lütkenhaus, Engineering Offi ce, Essen
Tel: +49 201 188-3987
E-mail: andreas.luetkenhaus@thyssenkrupp.com
Dipl.-Ing. Winfried Just, specialist consultant for fl ood protection
Tel: +49 172 3008961
E-mail: winfried.just@thyssenkrupp.com
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“Berlin method” in the middle of Essen
Six fl oors
5000
of parking – coming
metre
soon at the Gruga
micropiles
Lord Mayor Dr. Wolfgang Reiniger spoke of a contribution to securing the future of Essen Trade Fairs when he
introduced the project at the start of the year.
>> Many parking spaces for trade fair visitors
had been sacrifi ced during the building of the
new headquarters for E.ON Ruhrgas on the
site of the former Gruga Stadium. The new sixstorey
car park is intended to provide about
1130 new parking spaces near the trade fair
grounds from June 2009 onwards – which
means the project must be completed in just
18 months.
>> An unambiguous target for Bilfi nger Berger
Hochbau GmbH, Essen Branch, which won the
contract, to plan and build this multi-storey
car park within this time-frame – including an
approx. 12 m deep excavation.
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Superlatives above and below
ground
>> Most of this new multi-storey car park –
four fl oors in fact – is below ground.
- 4 basement fl oors of 6600 m 2
- 1 ground fl oor 4900 m 2
- 1 upper fl oor of 2950 m 2
>> Contractor Pollux Grundbau GmbH from
Gelsenkirchen was one of those appointed by
Bilfi nger Berger to install the soldier pile wall,
the “Berlin method”, to secure the sides of the
excavation. Covering an area of 7000 m 2 and
resulting in the excavation of 65 500 m 3 of soil,
this excavation can certainly be classed as an
XXL variant! The DELMAG drilling rig was able
to drill and inject concrete simultaneously; the
piles were inserted into the concrete while it
was still wet. Using the TKB drilling carriage
plus KRUPP hammer drill from our own
production, the micropiles were installed to
ensure a secure anchorage for the sides of
the excavation. Pollux was so impressed by
the drilling carriage that the company, which
had initially hired the plant, decided to buy it!
>> Another superlative on this project is the
enormous quantity of steel used: a total of
about 5000 m of Ischebeck micropiles plus
accessories. Some 2000 t of reinforcing steel
and 19 000 m 3 of concrete were used on a
wall area of 3500 m 2 .

“Berlin method”
(soldier pile wall)
The name “Berlin method” comes from the time
when this technique was used for building the
underground railway in Berlin, the fi rst time this
method had been used. The sides of excavations
have to be prevented from collapsing.
- Steel beams are driven or inserted into predrilled
holes every approx. 2 m around the
perimeter of the excavation.
- Timber planks are fi tted between the fl anges of
the steel beams to form a wall that prevents
the sides of the excavation from collapsing.
- Contractors can buy or hire beams and twinchannel
sections for the “Berlin method” from
GfT Bautechnik.
facts & fi gures
Developer:
GVE Grundstücksverwaltung Stadt Essen GmbH
Contractors:
Bilfi nger Berger Hochbau GmbH, Essen Branch
Anselment, Möller & Partner GmbH, Karlsruhe
PGH Planungsgesellschaft Haustechnik, Düsseldorf
Pollux Grundbau GmbH, Gelsenkirchen
Site management:
Bilfi nger Berger AG, Essen
Scope of supply:
5000 m of Ischebeck micropiles, type 40/16, with accessories (40/16 mm
and 52/26 mm steel tendons, both with left-hand threads, ultimate load
525 kN, permissible load 300 kN, structural steel grade S 460 to DIN EN
10210-1 with continuous left-hand thread)
Plant:
DELMAG RH-16 W drilling rig, TKB 502 anchor drilling carriage with
KRUPP HB 30 A hammer drill
Project duration:
January 2008 – May 2009
Contact:
Karsten Weber, Essen Branch
Tel: +49 208 49586-50
E-mail: karsten.weber@thyssenkrupp.com
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Unrivalled seafront
9000-tonne sheet pile wall for coastal protection in Blackpool
Protection
Blackpool’s old coastal defences had prevented erosion and fl ooding for more than 100 years. But the forces of
nature, storm tides and constant winter storms had taken their toll.
>> Approaching Blackpool from the sea, it is
the 155 m high tower of this coastal resort that
fi rst catches the eye. The scaled-down copy
of the Eiffel Tower was built in 1894. In those
days, Blackpool was already the most popular
holiday destination for the British working
classes and the birthplace of modern mass
tourism. The “Pleasure Beach” leisure park is
one of the largest in Europe. Superlatives are
simply part of the landscape here. In recent
years, the town has been attracting attention
because of a unique building project.
>> Work began in 2005: The new coastal
protection works represent the largest civil
engineering project ever fi nanced by the
Department for Environment, Food & Rural
Affairs (DEFRA). The fl ood wall extends over
a length of 3.5 km – from Sandcastle in the
south to North Pier in the north.
New protection – new look
>> Coastal protection has a very high priority
in England. No wonder really, considering the
country is surrounded by water on almost
every side! Blackpool is on the west coast,
facing the Irish Sea. Owing to the very harsh
climate here, the building works and the
materials face a really tough test.
>> The new construction project had to satisfy
two things: On the one hand, the works should
protect the town against possible storm tides,
and on the other, ease access to the sea and
upgrade the promenade. First-class building
technology was needed, with good, modern
aesthetics.
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>> ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik provided
the 9000-tonne sheet pile wall for this battle
against the forces of nature. The wall forms
the foundation for the attractive promenade.
The sheet pile sections were driven into the
ground in two rows at an inclination of 1:3;
upon completion, a sort of platform, consisting
of 3 x 5 m precast concrete elements, was
mounted on top. The building works resulted
in the creation of a spacious 5 ha area directly
adjacent to the sea. Tourists and locals
alike are delighted with the new, attractive
promenade.

Welcome to Blackpool:
- The UK’s most popular holiday destination.
- The “Pleasure Beach” leisure park attracts
about 6 million visitors each year.
- The double-decker trams are unique in
Europe.
- Home of the Jaguar production plant.
- Headquarters of sports car manufacturer
TVR.
- Twinned with Bottrop, Germany.
The seafront is 11.25 km long.
The new coastal protection scheme protects 1500 businesses and houses against fl ooding.
facts & fi gures
Project:
Coastal protection for Blackpool, England
Project duration:
Deliveries from September 2005 to April/May 2008
Scope of supply:
8765 t of HSP LARSSEN 604, 605, 606 n, 607 n sections,
H1705 single and double bearing piles
Lengths:
4.5 m–16 m
Steel grades:
S 270 GP, S 355 GP, S 390 GP and S 430 GP
Contact:
Carsten Haake, Sales Manager Export Division, Essen
Tel: +49 201 188-3978
E-mail: carsten.haake@thyssenkrupp.com
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Baltic Sea ports – emphasis on expansion
Special solution for Vysotsk port development in St. Petersburg
Russia is the world’s second-largest exporter of crude oil. This major world power no longer wishes to rely
on other ports, can no longer afford to. So the modernisation of the country’s ports and harbours plays an
especially important role in the development and expansion of its infrastructure.
>> The Russian ports are not only larger than
all other ports along the eastern coast of the
Baltic Sea, they are also growing faster. The
increasing trade with Western Europe and
access to global markets have increased the
volume of traffi c drastically in recent years
especially. By 2010 the transport of crude
oil in the southern part of the Baltic Sea will
be double the level of 2002. The capacities
of the Russian ports, which can by no means
handle the actual needs, must be signifi cantly
expanded in the near future because the
growth shows no signs of stopping.
Ambitious projects on the Baltic
Sea
>> The positive trend is primarily attributable
to the development of the Russian Baltic Sea
ports (Primorsk, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad,
Vysotsk, Ust’-Luga), whose volume of cargo
in 2005 for the fi rst time exceeded that of
the other Baltic ports. The modernisation
concerns, above all, the oil terminals and
access. The fastest-growing port is Primorsk
Anchorage between old and new walls
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Port expansion
(46%), followed by St. Petersburg (23%)
and Vysotsk (19%) – and ThyssenKrupp GfT
Bautechnik was involved in the work at all
three.
>> But the development of Vysotsk Port in
St. Petersburg is far from over. According
to the federal development programme
“Modernisation of Russia’s transport system”,
the amount of cargo handled should double
over the next three years. Client GUP
“Rosmorport” expects an increase in turnover
amounting to about 5 million tonnes of coal
and 3 million tonnes of bulk goods every
year; deepening the harbour bottom to 12.7 m
should make that possible. Furthermore,
the basin and the access channel will be
adapted for the additional volume of traffi c.
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik faced a
particularly demanding challenge with this
port expansion.
Never change a winning team
>> Right from the new building work on
the Baltijsk ferry terminal in Kaliningrad, the
close cooperation with GT Corporation, a
Russian company specialised in hydraulic
engineering and the refurbishment of old
quay facilities, proved worthwhile. And once
again the specialists had the right solution
up their sleeves – despite diffi cult conditions.
The anchoring works for the old and new quay

Baltic Sea ports handling a volume of more than
10 mill. t in 2005 (fi gures in mill. t)
Country Port 2004 2005 Increase
2004/2005
Sweden Gothenburg 36.4 36.5 0 %
Brofjorden 19.1 19.2 +1 %
Trelleborg 10.8 10.7 –1 %
Denmark Fredericia Havn 16.7 17.1 +2 %
Aarhus 10.4 11.2 +8 %
Sweden/
Denmark
Copenhagen
Malmö Port
14.8 15.2 +3 %
Germany Lübeck 27.5 27.3 –1 %
Rostock 21.8 22.9 +5 %
Poland Gdansk ´
23.3 23.3 0 %
Szczecin-
Swinoujscie ´ ´
15.8 16.1 +2 %
Gdynia 10.7 12.2 +14 %
Lithuania
.
Klaipeda 20.3 21.8 +8 %
Latvia Riga 24.0 24.4 +2 %
Ventspils 27.8 29.9 +7 %
Estonia Tallinn 37.4 39.5 +6 %
Russla St. Petersburg 51.2 57.5 +12 %
Primorsk* 44.6 57.3 +29 %
Kaliningrad 14.0 14.6 +4 %
Finland Sköldvik 19.2 17.4 –9 %
Helsinki 12.2 11.1 –9 %
*Primarily or purely an oil terminal
Source: diverse national statistics, current port data, etc.
walls were carried out from a pontoon on the water, which saved time.
Titan micropiles 36 m long were used here. In addition, ThyssenKrupp
GfT Bautechnik provided two anchor drilling rigs with KRUPP HB 60 A
hammers from our own production. The two rigs enabled work to be
carried out side by side. Decisive for this successful project was certainly
not only the intelligent use of the right materials, but also the highly
constructive cooperation with GT Corporation.
facts & fi gures
Developer:
GUP “Rosmorport”
Contractor:
GT Corporation
Scope of supply:
Ischebeck Titan micropiles 103/78, 36 m long
Plant:
TKB 605 and TKB 609 and drilling rigs with KRUPP HB 60 A
rotary percussive drills
Project duration:
April 2008–early 2009
Titan micropiles being installed
Contact:
Tatjana Detzel, Manager, St. Petersburg offi ce
Katja Schegoleva, Project Manager, St. Petersburg offi ce
Tel: +7 812 337 69 29,
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E-mail: info@thyssenkrupp-bt.ru

How will the world look tomorrow?
Experts and non-experts alike, engineers, researchers and students,
children, pensioners... all found exciting answers at the “IdeenPark”
Future
In “SchlauLoPolis” in Hall 3, David and Maja stare at a screen as though mesmerised. Ants colonise a virtual
world which has quite obviously cast a spell over the youngsters. This simulation game “AntMe” deals with
artifi cial intelligence. Here, every player programmes their own software for their own ant colony so that they
can play against others. Experienced tutors answer the children’s questions – and sometimes rescue whole ant
populations from beetle attacks!
>> Everyone becomes a discoverer in the
“IdeenPark”: More than 290 000 visited this
hands-on technology world, which this year
took place in Stuttgart. The organisers were
ThyssenKrupp and the federal state of Baden-
Württemberg.
>> More than 200 exhibits, some interactive,
attracted visitors to play and experiment
throughout the 40 000 m 2 of exhibition and
activity areas. Once again, this successful
event proved that even completely abstract
technical themes can be communicated in a
playful and comprehensible way.
ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik in
the eternal ice
>> The ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik exhibit
– a multimedia highlight consisting of sheet
pile walls and machinery which provided a
playful insight into the world of construction
technology – was surrounded by many
inquisitive visitors. The screens enabled
visitors to fi nd out about selected project
scenes and building measures. One of the
exhibits was the fascinating “In Water/Eternal
Ice” experience.
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The scientists of tomorrow
>> Numerous politicians, including Germany’s
Foreign Secretary Frank-Walter Steinmeier,
Employment Secretary Olaf Scholz and
Minister for Research Annette Schavan as
well as prominent businessmen such as
Daimler Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Dr.
Jürgen Hambrecht from BASF and Franz
Fehrenbach from Bosch all visited the show. A
total of 120 partners from politics, business,
research, schools and the media participated
in turning the “IdeenPark” into reality. That
bears witness to the enormous importance of
working specifi cally with young people. Some
500 engineers, researchers and students
presented their ideas and latest technological
developments in Stuttgart. Summary: Germany
needs technology and well-trained
scientists and specialists to master the
challenges of the future. The “IdeenPark” will
continue to support these matters. The next
exhibition will be staged in 2011 in North
Rhine-Westphalia – for a special reason:
ThyssenKrupp will be 200 years old!
Why is water liquid?
Marvelling at t
visitors to the
new impressio
In “SchlauLoPolis”, the education centre, children and youngsters discovered that it is fun
to learn about technology and science. With more than 6300 workshop places on offer
for diverse age groups, there were plenty of chances to participate, construct and design.
Whether the aim was to build a small rocket or fi nd out why water is liquid, once again it
was demonstrated that there is a little scientist in every one of us. In the “IdeenWerkstatt”,
Germany’s largest future workshop, youngsters collated their ideas for the future and then
discussed them directly with experts from business and politics on the “IdeenPark” stages.

Even the very young were able to carry out experiments.
he marvels:
“IdeenPark” discovered many
ns and exciting technologies
Marvelling and understanding: there was plenty to discover at “IdeenPark 2008”.
A complete success – the organisers’ own target of 250 000 visitors was well exceeded.
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A magnifi cent jewel – 50 years of
“good vibrations” 50 years of driving and extracting plant
– ThyssenKrupp GfT Tiefbautechnik reviews a long and successful history
Under the motto of “50 years of good vibrations”, employees, managers, customers and business partners
celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary on 27 June 2008 in Alsfeld. Some 250 guests – many from Germany
of course, but also a large number from customers in Russia and even places further afi eld such as Egypt or
Singapore – took advantage of this opportunity.
>> Besides numerous speeches, the day’s
itinerary also included a private trade fair
exhibiting both current and new products from
the vibrating and drilling sectors. Guests could
fi nd out about developments in both lines of
business by way of various stands. There was
a wide choice of food and beverages for all
guests to enjoy, and the programme of events
also included music, an entertainer and a
caricature artist, who immortalised the guests
on his canvas.
Vibratory hammers and hammer
drills ...
>> In his speech, Dr. Uwe Sehlbach,
Board Member of Thyssen-Krupp Special
Products GmbH, praised the extraordinary
achievements of the company from Alsfeld as
one of the “magnifi cent jewels in the group
... gaining ThyssenKrupp GfT Tiefbautechnik
international recognition in its special fi eld.”
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“The synergy effects that our sales partner
offers as a system supplier, not only in
machinery, but in complete solutions, have
made us a strong,” emphasized Managing
Directors Dr. Johannes Köcher and Christian
Walter. “And last but not least, the outstanding
quality of our plant in tough on-site operations
plus our excellent service.”
... for major projects ...
>> The company has made a name for itself
on the international market through the use of
the plant on large projects, e.g. the Strelasund
crossing, the largest bridge-building project in
Germany in recent years, or protecting Venice
against high tides, and other major port and
harbour projects.
>> ThyssenKrupp GfT Tiefbautechnik spe-
cialises in the development and production of
vibratory hammers and rotary percussive drills
for installing and anchoring sheet pile walls.
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>> The company employs a workforce of
about 85 in Alsfeld plus seven apprentices.
The development and design of the machines,
manufacture, central customer services, the
spare parts warehouse and the administrative
functions are all housed under one roof.
... at home and abroad
>> The company, which today ranks as
one of the market-leaders in specialist civil
engineering, is represented at home and
abroad by the parent company ThyssenKrupp
GfT Bautechnik and sales partners. More than
75% of the company’s business is generated
abroad.

Just being there counts!
The Summer Olympics have only just fi nished, but companies worldwide already
have their sights on the next major sports events. And one of those is the Winter
Olympics in the Russian town of Sochi.
The plans for developing Sochi and the adjoining ski slopes for the Winter Olympics in 2014 were of course
drawn up long ago. This town on the Black Sea will be brought up to the standard required by building new
sports halls, modern hotel facilities and a suitable infrastructure. Nothing will be left to chance. The measures
concerning the awarding of contracts, planning work and construction have been in state hands since 2007. At
the moment, the region is undergoing an unprecedented building boom, driven by the Olympics structures with
an estimated volume of EUR 10–15 billion.
German companies on course
for medals
>> The German building industry, too, has
its sights on Sochi, the most popular holiday
destination for all Russians, not only Mr.
Putin. Because what is really missing in this
country rich in natural resources are modern
technologies and the expertise to turn
showcase projects into reality.
>> One step ahead: German companies
have good chances to win the race to gain
projects and supply contracts. Manufacturers
from Germany are even regularly sought after
because the demand for building materials is
increasing rapidly. For example, Krasnodar
regional authority is looking for cement, bricks
and concrete suppliers for direct investments.
Also in demand are the manufacturers
of materials such as special glasses and
steel, and suppliers of construction plant –
particularly those from Germany.
In the starting-blocks
>> Many companies such as ThyssenKrupp
GfT Bautechnik have already set up local
branches. Others are planning offi ces in the
Krasnodar region. The conditions are good:
Russia will simplify visa requirements for
foreign companies involved in orders for the
Olympics and reduce the customs duties
on important products. Furthermore, as an
enticement, the country is promising generous
tax rebates for all those who help prepare the
huge Winter Olympics 2014 project.
>> From 14 to 17 April this year, 44 exhibitors
and 1900 trade visitors met in Sochi for the
specialist construction industry fair “Athletic
Build”. ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik was
just one of the companies that used the
opportunity to exchange information about
intended construction projects and establish
or intensify business contacts. The company,
already involved in a number of projects
in the region, has a good chance of being
awarded further contracts. The dates for the
next trade fairs are already fi xed: September
2008 and April 2009 – and ThyssenKrupp GfT
Bautechnik will be represented at both.
A number of sports centres, e.g. for slalom and snowboard competitions, are already available in the region. But the majority of facilities are still
waiting to be built. And one of the most ambitious projects is certainly the Olympic Park, currently under construction in the Imeritinskaja lowlands
bordering the Black Sea. The heart of this spacious park will be the 40 000-seat Olympic Stadium and the central festival grounds. The new television
and press centre, next to the Olympic Village where the athletes will stay, will also house the media communications centre. Accommodation and
logistics have not been forgotten, either: new hotels for at least 24 000 guests, a trade and leisure centre plus a new railway line to the mountains
are being planned.
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New additions: treading lightly ...
HPZ 500-720
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Contact:
Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Becke,
Manager Bremen/Hamburg Branch
Tel: +49 4202 5197-10
E-mail: matthias.becke@thyssenkrupp.com

HPZ 500-720 and TM 18/22 with MRZV 1000/20
>> One highlight among the new additions
to the hire fl eet in Bremen and Hamburg is
the ABI Hydro-Press-System HPZ 500-720
for low-noise, low-vibration pressing of sheet
pile walls – ideal for “sensitive” building sites
in the vicinity of computer centres, buildings
protected by preservation orders, hospitals or
schools.
>> The HPZ 500-720 is connected to the
ABI telescopic leader. It can be used for
pressing and extracting cold-rolled lightweight
sections with interlocks, also hot-rolled U-
and Z-sections with various system widths.
This universal application is possible without
the need for adapters or having to adjust
the hydraulics. Only the angular width and
Pressing force: kN 4 x 800
Extracting force: kN 4 x 600
Pressing/extracting travel: mm 4 x 400
Hydraulic oil fl ow rate, max: l/min 420
Operating pressure: MPa 32
Total weight/transport weight: kg 5970 / 6600
Dimensions
Height H: mm 2505
Width B: mm 2915
Depth T: mm 900
Section width R: mm 500–720
Locking to bottom dim. S: mm 2435
Transport dimensions
height / width / depth mm 2635 / 2940 / 1070
section width have to be adjusted to suit
the sheet pile. The TM 18/22 telescopic
leader and the MRZV 1000/20 vibrator are
among the latest additions to the hire plant
fl eet in Bremen. This branch therefore now
has the largest leader for ThyssenKrupp GfT
Bautechnik in northern Germany.
HPZ 500-720 technical data TM 18/22 equipment
- Carrier: SR 35 T
- Hydraulic telescopic leader with
18 m travel
- Mounting kit for diesel hammer
- Mounting kit for MRZV-V variable
vibrators
- Mounting kit for vibrator gearbox
oil cooling for “continuous
operation”, e.g. for diaphragm
walls, deep compaction and long
driving times
- Mounting kit for Hydro-Press-
System
- Mounting kit for VDW 8360 double
rotary head unit
- Hydraulic auxiliary winch, max.
line pull 50 kN
- Hydraulically operated quick-change
unit including hydraulic connection
lock
- Data acquisition and logging
- Possible attachments: MRZV
1000/20 VS vibrator; Hydro-Press
HPZ/HPS; MBK
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… reaching skywards …
SENNEBOGEN 683 TP
SENNEBOGEN 683 TP
telescopic crane/leader
combination
>> Another plant highlight is the SENNEBOGEN
683 TP telescopic crane/leader combination
mounted on crawler tracks. It represents the
ideal combination of leader and telescopic crane,
and is highly satisfactory in service thanks
to the fi tting of leaders up to approx. 38 m
long. Its suitability for all customary driving
techniques ensures maximum fl exibility.
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The lattice construction of the leader mast
ensures a high-strength, torsionally stable
solution for civil engineering tasks. Up to four
winches can be mounted directly on the leader
with the patented attachment system. The unit
is fi tted with a full crane safety system which
Base machine
Base machine SENNEBOGEN 683 TP telescopic
Telescopic length 10.8–18.6 m
Diesel engine 186 kW
Transport weight, base machine w/o
counterweight
approx. 54 t
Leader
Type B Leader with pile pull head
Leader length 23 m/28 m/33 m/38 m
Weight of leader
approx. 22 t with winch units; w/o hammer
and accessories
Leader angle backwards 3:1 / 18.4°
forwards 4:1 / 14.0°
laterally 20:1 / 2.9°
Leader adjustment, horizontal 0–1750 mm
Leader adjustment, vertical 10 m
Leader mounting quick-action mounting
Telescopic crane type B
Base machine 683 TP
Winch leader slide 2 x 16 t + 1 x 7 t
Winch base unit 1 x 16 t
(optional) 2 x 16 t + 2 x 7 t
Max. hammer and pile weight 32 t
Max. extraction capacity (outrigger extended) 60 t
Diesel engine 186 kW
Telescopic and max. length 34.8 m
Counterweight 25.9 t1) + 13.0 t2) Operating weight with leader 116 t
Crawler tracks B7
enables the two-part telescopic jib to be used
as a normal crane with a maximum lifting
capacity of 80 tonnes.
The wide-track telescopic undercarriage
ensures excellent stability. Thanks to the
telescopic system, the plant can be set up and
taken down quickly and fl exibly at any time.
1) Counterweight, superstructure. 2) Counterweight, undercarriage; both removable for transport.

… and drilling deep
TKB hydraulic drills
>> Hydraulic drills are used for many different
jobs on building sites, e.g. foundation,
stabilisation, maintenance and refurbishment
projects, and of course in anchor engineering.
Thanks to their compact design and optimum
kinematics, they are suitable for many different
drilling methods, also in diffi cult ground
conditions. The track oscillation automatically
compensates for ground unevenness when
travelling and can also be used as positioning
and loading aid. These units are true
specialists for anchor and micropile drilling
tasks with KRUPP hydraulic hammers from
our own production.
>> Another bonus offered by the new anchor
drilling rigs is the ergonomic control panel. All
hydraulic functions, i.e. drilling and positioning,
are integrated into the control panel. The
drilling units comply with the strict European
safety and health standards. Indeed, they
even exceed these in some cases.
Manufactured to the quality requirements of ISO 9001
- Total weight: max. 21 t
- Output: max. 190 kW
- Equipment: other rotary heads and hydraulic
hammers (rotation unit) with torques of
up to 19 kNm are available on request.
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