Redefining Infrastructure with UHPC Bridge Engineering
Discover the Ultrabridge, a revolutionary bridge crafted from Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) combining elegance, endurance, and eco-consciousness. Developed by FDN Group with TU Delft, the Ultrabridge embodies a modular, maintenance-free design with a lifespan of over 100 years, offering an efficient, beautiful, and sustainable alternative to traditional concrete bridge.
What makes the Ultrabridge a superior UHPC bridge?
The Ultrabridge is a slender, modular bridge system suitable for both pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular use. Built entirely from UHPC, it delivers exceptional durability with minimal CO₂ emissions due to optimized material use and its inherently strong and dense composition.
Why Choose the Ultrabridge?
- Exceptional durability: Designed for a life of over 100 years without maintenance, dramatically reducing lifecycle costs
- Sustainable construction: Higher strength allows for less concrete, lowering the carbon footprint compared to traditional bridges
- Award-winning innovation: Recipient of prestigious recognitions such as Betonprijs 2013 and the FiB ‘Special Mention Award for Outstanding Concrete Structures’
Key Benefits of our Modular UHPC Bridge System
The Ultrabridge employs an efficient two-part modular system: the railing element and the deck element. These prefabricated modules enable flexible bridge spans and widths while ensuring rapid assembly.
- Production time: 1–2 months
- On-site installation: under one day → minimal disruption
Full-Service Delivery by FDN Group
FDN Group’s Ultrabridge team oversees the entire process — from design, engineering, and fabrication to installation, always collaborating with local and regional contractors to ensure seamless execution.
Key benefits include:
- Lifetime exceeding 100 years
- Maintenance-free performance
- Slim profile with innovative aesthetic options
- Light, rapid deployment with minimal site impact
Fast Installation of Prefab UHPC Bridges
Originating from a joint initiative between FDN and TU Delft, the Ultrabridge stemmed from a clear client demand: long-term, low-maintenance bridges under 100 years life expectancy. The result? A modular bridge that rivals traditional designs in cost but excels in sustainability and aesthetics.
Technical Highlights
- Extreme slenderness: Spans with ratios of 1:60 have been realized using modular standard elements approaching lengths of 30m and widths up to 5m
- Proven structural integrity: The first Ultrabridge (Rotterdam) withstood rigorous loading tests, meeting calculated deformation standards
- Material excellence: Combines ultra-high-strength, fiber-reinforced UHPC with conventional reinforcement, delivering unmatched durability
- Lightweight and export-friendly: Modular segments fit into standard containers, simplifying transport and installation
Lifetime Performance and Sustainable UHPC Bridge Design
- Bridges built with Ultra-High-Strength Concrete (UHPC) require virtually no maintenance — first installations (e.g., 2012 Rotterdam) continue performing flawlessly
- Exemplary project: Tongelbridge in Eindhoven — 22m span, 0.4m thick deck, slenderness of 1:55, constructed in 5 prefab elements and tailored for minimal environmental impact
Why choose FDN for your ultrabridge project?
- Innovative and field-proven design: Sustainable modular bridges with unmatched slenderness and strength
- End-to-end delivery: One partner from concept to commissioning — FDN Group
- Award-winning infrastructure: Recognized for excellence in both design and sustainability
- Local collaboration: Built in cooperation with regional contractors to optimize efficiency and community integration
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Ready to elevate your bridge project?
Contact our Ultrabridge experts to explore modular, maintenance-free bridge solutions that blend cutting-edge engineering with environmental stewardship.
Email: info@fdngroup.nl
Phone: +31 (0)20 330 6260
Website: www.fdngroup.nl
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