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Construction World - September 2004

September 2004

Tanzania, Nigeria, Chad and Mozambique are just some of the many countries in which Franki has applied its specialist geotechnical expertise on a range of construction projects. See Page 18.

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SAFCEC's 2004 photographic competition
54 entries were submitted for this year's annual SAFCEC photographic competition, with the judges facing some tough choices as they narrowed down the field to just 12 finalists
Water economics
A study being undertaken for the Permanent Water Commission between Namibia and South Africa considers the available resources as well as development opportunities along the Lower Orange River.
Franki's Africa footprint
Franki's cross-border business now represents more than 50% of its annual turnover, with the company having established a solid track record as one of the preferred South African geotechnical contractors for work on the continent.
Canadian hydro-power - The Eastmain River tunnel diversion
With the diversion tunnel on the Eastmain River completed, work is progressing on the construction of a main dam and 33 dykes forming part of the Societe de l'Energie de la Baie James' $2 billion (Canadian) Eastmain-1 hydroelectric project.
Unveiling Komatsu's new generation 28t crawler dozer
Komatsu's Dd85EX-15 - the successor to the D85AAa-21 unit - redefines crawler dozer performance with a host of class leading features.
Constructing the tubs
Model Maker Systems' specialised surveying softawre ensures that critical tolerances are met during the construction of tub wall furnace sections and floors at the Hillside Aluminium Smelter.
Crystal gazing - Concrete's future
Samson Construction Products has successfully incorporated crystal modifying chemicals into its range of water-reducing admixtures for concrete with some excellent results.
Mastering diaphragm walling construction
Placed in the hands of responsible experts, diaphragm wall construction can pass on substantial benefits for today's accelerated projects, including the use of the top-down construction method for deep basement-type structures.
The flood protection of Tulear
An environmentally engineered solution, entailing the construction of new groynes and associated works along the Fiherenana River in Madgascar are designed to prevent flood damage to the town of Tulear.
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