August 2013 Issue

The design concept using precast slab deck and manufactured steel girder sections enabled the Bridge to be completed in the shortest time possible. While this met client deadlines, it also gave the Angolan community the benefit of an early completion. As a commercial artery to and from Angola, the Bridge serves as a critical road link to Namibia and South Africa.

September 2013 Issue

De Hoop Dam will be one of the largest concrete dams in South Africa in terms of concrete volume with a total of more than 1,1 million m3 of concrete including Immersion Vibrated Roller Compacted Concrete as well as Conventional Vibrated Concrete.