The BBR Network offers youa world of opportunity

The very latest post-tensioning, stay cable and

related construction engineering technology

Well-trained, talented network of

construction professionals

Internationally recognized brands

Worldwide services – representation in

50+ countries around the globe

Sustainability and flexibility within our

product range

Independently tested and certified

range of technology

Embedded quality processes to

support our service to customers

BBRVT International Ltd is theTechnical Headquarters and BusinessDevelopment Centre of the BBR Network located in Switzerland.The shareholders of BBRVT International Ltd are: BBR Holding Ltd(Switzerland), a subsidiary of the Tectus Group (Switzerland); KBSpennteknikk AS (Norway), BBR Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) andVORSPANN-TECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG (Austria / Germany), allmembers of the KB Group (Norway); BBR Pretensados yTécnicasEspeciales, S.L. (Spain), a member of the FCC Group (Spain).

We have focused on sustainability in every sense – investing in peopleand developing innovative solutions for the long term.As a result, wehave a network of well-qualified professionals, an unrivalled productrange – and very satisifed customers.The specialist abilities, dedication and professionalism of our peoplehas placed us in this market leading position.We invest both time andcapital in ensuring that our global network is well-informed andmotivated to provide an outstanding level of service to our customers.BBR technology – again, realized by our people – has become abenchmark for the highest standards of performance, ease ofinstallation and finest quality.We have taken steps to ensure that ourflexible range of products is suited to all markets.A collaborative approach is now embedded in our culture and this, inturn, leads to new or improved products and techniques.We listen towhat our customers say, we learn from what we have been told, then– and only then – we act upon it.

Marcel Poser,CEOBBRVT International Ltd

Driving excellence

With almost seven decades at the leading edge of

construction technology, the BBR Network now

extends to over 50 countries and – as the world’s

leading group for post-tensioning, stay cables and

related construction engineering – we have completed

some of the most challenging projects on the planet.

This is not a chance happening, over the years, we have

worked to develop a unique blend of technology,

culture and diversity which drives our success.

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� Presence – in over 50 countries

� Manufacturing – 10 manufacturing facilities around the world

� Financial strength – group revenue in post-tensioning, stay cables and related constructionengineering exceeds CHF 300 million, over CHF 600 million including all activities

� People – over 250 engineers and 1,300 professionals in core activities, over 2,000 employeesin all activities

Figures based on year 2009/2010

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The BBR Network – at a glance

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The innovation and technical excellence,brought together in 1944 by its three Swissfounders, continues today in that same ethosand enterprising style.

Latest technologyBBR Network Members offer the latestinternationally acclaimed and approved post-tensioning (PT) and stay cable technologiesas well as related construction engineering,and an extensive know-how.We have developed technology thatrepresents the state-of-the-art – it is alltested, often beyond the requirements of thevarious recommendations.

Qualified BBR PT SpecialistsWithin the BBR Network, we are committednot only to selling components, but also tothe appropriate installation of our products –in fact, this is as important as the quality ofthe product itself. All our network membersare certified – annually – as BBR PT SpecialistCompanies.We arrange internal training sessions whichensure that the systems are installed in thecorrect way.

Global brandsThe BBR brands and trademarks – CONA,BBRV, HiAm, DINA, SWIF, BBR E-Trace andCONNAECT – are recognized worldwide.

Highest qualityOur externally audited quality systems havebeen developed over many years and now,with the use of internet technology, we canoffer instant information at all stages of theconstruction process.

Outstanding customer serviceWe are committed to the highest possiblelevels of customer service and invest a largeproportion of our turnover in continuouslyimproving this aspect of our business.

Established & informedmanagementBBRVT International Ltd is theTechnicalHeadquarters and Business DevelopmentCentre of the BBR Network and is located inSwitzerland from where it co-ordinates theactivities of the BBR Network.

Global coverage & capabilityAll BBR Network Members are well-respected within their local businesscommunities and have built strongconnections in their respective regions.Theyare all structured differently to suit the localmarket and offer a variety of constructionservices, in addition to the traditional corebusiness of post-tensioning.Within the Global BBR Network, establishedtraditions and strong local roots combinewith the latest thinking and leading edgetechnology. So, when our customers hiretheir local specialist, they are tapping into awhole world of knowledge and experience.

The BBR Network is recognized as the leading group of specialized engineering contractors in the field of post-

tensioning, stay cable and related construction engineering.

“Being both a BBR Network Member and aBBR VT International Ltd shareholder offers

many advantages – to us and the rest of theBBR Network.As a shareholder, we are able

to contribute to the shaping anddevelopment of BBR strategy based on our

real market feedback we gain as a BBRNetwork Member.”

Svein Finstad,Managing DirectorKB SpennteknikkAS,Norway

Passport to success

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� Access to latest PT and stay cable technology

� Internationally approved systems

� Professional marketing& communication tools

� Technical & commercial support

� Project specific support

� Leading edge supply chain and qualitymanagement systems

� International collaboration

� Knowledge transfer, global andregional seminars

Advantages for the BBR Network Members


“The Green Bridge in Brisbane was a majorproject by any standard and the support fromBBR Headquarters was crucial in producing thewinning bid.”

Max Schweiger,General ManagerStructural Systems Limited,Australia

From technical headquarters in Switzerland,the BBR Network reaches out around theglobe and has at its disposal some of themost capable engineers and technicians, aswell as the very latest internationallyapproved technology.

Leading edge quality systemsThe quality of BBR technology is recognizedthroughout the world and the range issufficiently flexible to suit all applications.Wehave created and now maintain leading edgequality systems. Our post-tensioning and staycable technologies are approved to the latestinternational standards.

Project supportBBR’s Headquarters co-ordinates the BBRNetwork and provides the necessarytechnical know-how, documentation andmarketing material, as well as technical andcommercial support during the tender andthe execution stage of large or complexprojects, which might challenge thecapabilities of an individual member.

International familyGlobal relationships and co-operations creategreat business benefits for BBR NetworkMembers when dealing with issues such asefficient tendering, availability of specialistsand specialized equipment or transfer oftechnical know-how.

Knowledge transferBBRVT International Ltd grants each localBBR Network Member access to the latesttechnical knowledge and resources – andfacilitates the exchange of information on abroad scale and within internationalpartnering alliances.Regular technical training seminars heldregionally support the continued learning andknowledge of the very latest best practice. Inaddition, the annual Global BBR Conference

provides both a forum for the exchange ofinformation and an opportunity to get toknow other BBR Network Membersinformally.

Competitive advantageAs well as the benefits of knowledge-sharing,we strongly believe that global collaborationscreate local competitive advantages inworking within the ever-changingconstruction market place.The BBR Networkhas grown into a major global enterprise,with Members supporting each other andsharing information.

International expertise & backingThe shareholders of BBRVT International Ltdprovide valuable support, not only in shapingBBR strategy, but also in areas such asproduct innovation or improvement andsupply chain management.This arrangementhelps the wider BBR family around the globeto perform better in their own localmarketplaces.

Highest customer servicceWe are very proud of our internationalfamily and enjoy working with our clients torealise some of the most challenging projectsin the world.We share and endorse ourcustomer’s professionalism and commitmentto the highest standards of customer service.

Our international familyBBR Network Members are all successful construction engineering companies who, as part of our international

family, enjoy a wide range of advantages which support the development of their local businesses.


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Post-tensioning technology meets

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Speedy solution

PT systems expedite Shopping Centre

Expansion in Salzburg

Second longest &

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Stay cables suppport the Green Bridge,

Brisbane, Australia

MSS helps Bangkok beat

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Treading on thin ice?BBR’s response to global warmingand other topical themes

Package deals in PolandHow the package approach hasbenefited clients inEastern Europe

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Optimising with BBRtechnology

Review of post-tensionedslab applications and advantages

Network Know-howReview of re-emergent nuclear sectorand BBR track record

Taking power to the peopleMMR delivers solutionsfor all types of structure


Peak of perfectionBBR VT CEO on Swiss quality

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Innovative and sustainable

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Free cantilever package

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Calatrava’s masterpiece – executed with

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Golden Strands50thAnniversary feature

Evolution of stay cable technologyand application across 400 projects

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Win-wind situationGreen energy technology and expertise

Nuclear inspectionInspection and maintenance of

post-tensioning at Swedish power plants

High speed rail projectsBridge construction for Spain’s excitingnew high speed train network

In the public arenaInnovative and durable solutionsfor international stadium and arena projects

Excellencethrough people

How continuing investment in people drivesquality and success within the BBR Network

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Lavant Bridge,A2 South Motorway,AustriaInnovative internal and external band CONACMB PT design for the 780 m long bridge,extended the structure’s lifetime.

Storholmen Bridge,NorwayBBR internal PT technology was installed for thedouble-span (160 & 172 m) bridge off the westcoast of Norway.

BBR Network teams around the world have realized many ambitious

and award-winning projects for their clients – and secured both

accolades and successes for their businesses.As well as industry and

client-inspired awards, we acknowledge the achievement of individual

BBR Network Members at our annual Global BBR Network

Conferences.


BarbantinoViaduct, SpainIncremental launching expertise and latestEuropean approved BBRVT CONA CMI internalPT technology were used for the nearly 1,200 mlong viaduct in Galicia.

Kampong Pandan Flyover, Kuala Lumpur,MalaysiaThe highly complex 12-span, 568 m long highway flyover scheme was designed for balanced cantilever construction using formtravelers. CONA tendons were installed for the spans and cantilever to build the structure in an efficient and timely mannerwithout any interruptions to busy traffic flows.The project was declared the BBR Project of theYear 2009.

The Prime Minister’s Office, Canberra,AustraliaThe prestigious project required highest deflection slab standardswhich could be met by innovative CONA flat PT design.

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EmiratesTowers,Dubai, UAEThe two towers which rise to 355 and 309metres are some of the tallest buildings in theworld and a symbol of Dubai City.

Europark Shopping Centre, Salzburg,AustriaInternal unbonded CONA CMM PT design delivered excellent staticbehaviour of the slab and saved valuable construction time.


The ZagrebArena,CroatiaThe simple elegant and efficient structural concept of the ZagrebArena was recognized at theWorld Architecture Festival inBarcelona as the outright winner in the 2009 structural designcategory.The iconic structure with its inward leaning ribsdemonstrated the architectural creativity which was achievablewith leading-edge BBRVT CONA CMI PT concrete design.

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Ross River Dam,Townsville,AustraliaMany dams worldwide require upgrading to meet revised safety standards such as theAustralian CatagunyaDam and Ross River Dam – BBR Project of theYear 2008. CONA CMG 91-strand world record capacityground anchors provided a significant increase to the dam’s safety against flood and earthquake.

South Hook LNG,WalesThe United Kingdom’s largest civils project using BBR CONA PTtechnology for cryogenic conditions has been declared thewinner in the civil engineering category of the 2008 ConcreteSociety Awards.The judges said:“The project is of the higheststandard and reflects all that is best in innovative use of concretein civil engineering.”

Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Scottsboro,Alabama,United StatesBellefonte is one of 65 nuclear power plants in 13 countries whichcounts on high capacity BBR wire or strand nuclear PT tendons.


Ringhals 2,Nuclear Power Plant, SwedenFor continuous safety of service of large BBR tendons,regular controls are of great importance including lift-offtests and cable inspections and replacements.

KjollefjordWind Project,Norway17 windmills were equipped with BBR ground anchors underharsh arctic weather conditions. BBRVT CONA CMX products –ground anchors, band systems, internal and external PT – are well-suited to the construction of wind farms.Wind energy as a powersource is an attractive alternative to fossil fuels because it isplentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean – and produces nogreenhouse gas emissions.

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AerationTanks, EasternWaterTreatment Plant,AustraliaBBRVT CONA CMI internal and CONA flat PT technology was the preferredchoice for the four prestressed large aeration tanks which were designed andconstructed for the plant south east of Melbourne.

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Sugar & Clinker Silos, PolandThe post-tensioning work of one of the largest sugarsilos and a major cement clinker silo in this countryincluded CONA CMI technology.


Silos, Shurovo Cement factory, RussiaThe Shurovo Cement works in Russia had two clinker silosand a raw meal silo, all constructed using Europeanapproved CONA CMI technology.

Gut GrosslappenWastewaterTreatment Plant,Munich,GermanyAn innovative prestressing concept using unbonded CONA CMMdesign offered significant advantages to the building owner.

Adriatic LNGTerminal, Spain-ItalyThe 180 m long, 88 m wide and 47 m high first offshore LNGterminal in the world was erected in a dry dock near Algeciras,Spain before it was shipped to its final location nearVenice, Italy.Nearly 4,000 tons of prestressing steel was used.

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Serreria Bridge,Valencia, SpainThe new Serreria Bridge in the City of Arts & Sciences, designed by the internationally renowned architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, risesto a height of 126 m – making it the highest point of the city. 29 front and four back BBR HiAm CONA strand stay cables as well as BBR SquareDampers for supplemental damping were installed.The stunning bridge was the BBR Network’s 400th major stay cable structure worldwide.

Navia RiverViaduct, SpainThe bridge’s most striking characteristics are thetwo 160 m central spans held up by two arches.The structure was the winner of the 2007 BBRProject of theYear award for the wide range ofBBR systems which were installed – includinginternal and external PT, stay cable and PT bartechnology.


Tatara Bridge, JapanThe steel-concrete hybrid DINA/HiAm cable-stayed bridge,measuring1,480 m in total, has a main span of 890 m.When opened in 1999, thestructure had the longest centre span in the world.

RAMAVIII Bridge, Bangkok,ThailandWith a 300 m main span, the bridge is one of the world’s longestsingle pylon cable-stayed bridges.This project was BBR’s firstapplication of compact CONA stay technology.

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Industrial Ring Road, Bangkok,ThailandThe clever approach of using a Moveable Scaffold System (MSS) helped to keep traffic moving in and around Bangkok while constructionwork was underway.The scope of work for the over 1,300 m long approach bridge included the design, fabrication and operation of theMSS, formwork, reinforcement, PT and concreting.

Las PiedrasViaduct, SpainThe over 1,200 m long 20-span composite structure wasexecuted from both abutments at the same time with thelaunching method.


Floating Breakwater,MonacoChallenging post-tensioning work was required for the massive floatingbreakwater in the La Condamine Port in Monaco.The innovative project wasrecognized as the fibAwardWinner for Outstanding Concrete Structures.

Grümpental Bridge,GermanyThe BBR Network’s experience of heavy liftingtechniques was used in the construction of thelongest concrete railway bridge arch in Europe.The work involved repeated lifting andlowering of the shoring truss to construct the270 m long arch.

Wyszkow Bridge, PolandPart of the S8 pan-European route linking the Balticcountries and Poland, this PT balanced cantilever viaductwas erected with four form travelers simultaneously.

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Westfield London Development,United KingdomTheWestfield London Development – an iconic retail and leisure complex in London’sShepherds Bush – has been the focus of major strengthening works using CFRP composites– a cost-effective technology suited to wide application for structural strengthening.


U2/6 Donaumarina Bridge,Vienna,AustriaVienna’s ‘Donaumarina’ cable-stayed bridge was built in the late 1990s to fulfillthree different purposes.Today, the 343 m long structure acts as a metrobridge and has been upgraded with 20 additional new strand stay cables.

Bridge Seismic Strengthening,New ZealandThe new Kawarau River Bridge with its sweeping steel arch near thefamous adventure capital Queenstown was strengthened to meetcurrent seismic standards. Permanent BBR CONA rock anchors andspecially designed high capacity BBRV wire tendons were installed.

Wharf Upgrading,Auckland,Wellington,New ZealandUndertaking challenging remedial projects is a strength ofthe BBR Network – an area of special expertise relates torepair work on wharves.


� BBRVT CONA CMI – internal post-tensioning system

� BBRVT CONA CMF – flat anchorage post-tensioning system

� BBRVT CONA CMM – monostrand post-tensioning system

� BBRVT CONA CME – external post-tensioning system

� BBRVT CONA CMB – band post-tensioning system

The BBRVT CONA CMX range

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BBR PT technologies have been applied to avast array of different structures – such asbridges, buildings, arenas, dams, nuclearpower stations, wind farms, cryogenic LNGtanks, silos, wastewater treatment plants,water reservoirs, marine structures, retainingwalls, towers and tunnels.

BBRVT CONA CMX– latest internationally approvedpost-tensioning technologyRather than just revamping our existingproduct range, we have created somecompletely new technology whichincorporates current market needs with allthe advances and knowledge gained over thepast 60 years. The newly developed BBRVTCONA CMX family has been tested to themost stringent international testingspecifications – those of the EuropeanTechnical Approval Guidelines ETAG 013which often go further than other testingrequirements, such as those of the Post-tensioning Institute (PTI) or AmericanAssociation of State Highway andTransportation Officials (AASHTO).TheEuropean approved BBRVT CONA CMXpost-tensioning range – the PT system forthe 21st century – is used worldwide by theBBR Network. Its modular design means thata BBRVT CONA CMX PT kit can easily beconfigured to match special requirements.

EuropeanTechnical Approval ETAand CE markingPost-tensioning kits for use in the EuropeanCommunity are required to have an ETAwhich is based on a set of defined testingprocedures which must be fulfilled –including static tensile tests, fatigue tests andload transfer tests. Once the PT systems areplaced on the market, they are subjected toFactory Production Control FPC, as well as

independent and continuous surveillance.Post-tensioning kits must be installed bytrained PT Specialist Companies – such asMembers of the BBR Network – ensuring aprofessional and system-conforminginstallation.All requirements are strictlyfollowed by the BBR Network and ensure thehighest level of product quality and installation,including best health and safety standards.

BBRVT CONA CMI– internal bonded or unbonded PT systemCMI is internationally the most up-to-dateand advanced multi-strand PT system, rangingfrom 1 to 73 strands. Re-stressable,exchangeable or electrically isolated CMItendons can be offered, as well as tendonsfor cryogenic and nuclear applications.

BBRVT CONA CMF– flat anchorage slab PT systemCMF comes in small sizes and is the perfectinternal PT solution for thin concrete sections,such as slabs.

BBRVT CONA CMM– monostrand PT systemCMM tendons are individually HDPEsheathed and greased/waxed and aretherefore the ideal easy-to-use PT range forinternal unbonded applications.

BBRVT CONA CME – external PT systemCME is the ultimate multi-strand solution forPT outside of structural members and offersa wide range from 1 to 73 strands.

BBRVT CONA CMB – band PT systemThe double HDPE sheathed andgreased/waxed approach of the CMB systemmakes it the perfect ready-to-use PT solutionfor special external applications.

Compact, fast & greenCONACMX products continue to promotefaster construction programs through earlystrength concrete stressing which reducesthe construction cycle time – the earlier youcan stress, the earlier you can build.Alternatively, a lower quality, cheaper orpossibly recycled concrete can be used.CONACMX technologies remain thebenchmark for compactness in the anchorzone. Our systems use the least amount ofspace in the anchor zone, thus environmentalimpact and materials are minimized.Furthermore, a wide product range and sizeoffering promotes the use of only what isreally needed, also reducing materials andtransportation.We ensured that we understood what themarket wanted and then we delivered asolution to meet those requirements.

Additional BBR PT systemsThe BBRV PT cables are one of the earliestand most reliable post-tensioning systems.This parallel wire PT system was developedby BBR in 1944 and has since beencontinuously advanced. Furthermore, theBBR CONA, CONA compact, CONA multi,VT, CONA single and CONA flat post-tensioning systems have been applied verysuccessfully for many decades.

State-of-the-art post-tensioningA dream for engineers and architects, a delight for developers, a great tool for builders and kind on the

environment – BBR post-tensioning allows almost any shape of structure to be constructed, while reducing

environmental impacts, construction time, materials and costs.The many years invested in the development of

new technologies for the construction industry have put the BBR Network in a market-leading position.Today,

we have the best technology available – backed by the EuropeanTechnical Approval ETA and the associated

Certificate of Conformity we have secured.The BBR Network really is one step ahead of the pack!


PHOTOGRAPHS:1. Bridgewater Place, Leeds, United KingdomBBR flat post-tensioning allowed more storeys to beaccommodated and a vast reduction in steel content.2. Kulmbachtal Bridge, GermanyThe motorway bridge design is based on an innovative‘hybrid construction method’ incorporating CONA CMIand external CMB tendons.3. Caja MadridTower, SpainDesigned by world-famous architect Norman Foster,the 250 m high skyscraper was erected using internalBBR multi-strand PT technology.

Whether for transportation, energy,communication or sporting infrastructure,over the last 50 years the BBR Network hasdelivered a wealth of enduring andmagnificent cable-strayed structures aroundthe world.While many cable suppliers builttheir first major cable supported structure inthe late 1970s and early 80s, BBR stay cabletechnology was used for the first time in thelate 1950s and, since those days, we havefollowed on with milestone-after-milestoneand continue to set the standard in the fieldof stay cables. BBR was the inventor of highamplitude fatigue resistant wire, strand andalso carbon stay cables – and carried out theworld’s first projects.We are the companywho started it all!

BBR HiAm CONA and more –elegance and strengthThe BBR HiAm CONA parallel strand staycable system is unrivalled anywhere on the

planet. Developed by our own engineers inSwitzerland, its wide range – tendon capacity200 – 60,000 kN, advanced water tightness,high corrosion protection, simple installationand superior fatigue resistance – ‘HiAm’ standsfor high amplitude fatigue resistance – makes itattractive for the most challenging of projects.Designers and architects have particularlywelcomed the compactness of the anchoragesystem which allows them greater scope toproduce a sleeker and more striking structure.The BBR DINA/HiAm wire stay cable system– composed of 7 mm wires – complementthe BBR stay cable family.

Benchmark for test performanceBBR stay cable systems are the benchmark interms of test performance and BBR stay cabletechnology has regularly fulfilled higher testingand performance criteria – even years beforesuch testing conditions were adopted andspecified in codes and recommendations.

Staying powerSome of the most dramatically beautiful architectural designs and technically excellent feats of engineering

provide a reliable service, on a daily basis, to thousands of people around the world – many such creations have

been realized with the use of state-of-the-art BBR stay cable technologies. In 2010, the BBR Network celebrates

its golden anniversary – and over 400 major projects – in the stay cable technology arena.


PHOTOGRAPHS:1. SydneyTower,AustraliaThe 309 m high tower stands together with the SydneyOpera House and the legendary Sydney HarbourBridge as one of the famous city center landmarks. Itsunique supporting net structure, composed of DINA staycables, sets it apart form the crowd.2. Sunnigberg Bridge, SwitzerlandThe scenic Sunniberg Bridge in the skiing resort ofKlosters was designed by the legendary Swiss EngineerChristian Menn and was opened to traffic in 2005.3. Schillersteg, Stuttgart, GermanyWorld’s first application of high amplitude fatigueresistant BBR wire stay cables – opened 1960.4.Viaduct Cordel de Sax, SpainThe nearly 1,500 m long viaduct for Spain’s new highspeed railway was built with a Moveable ScaffoldingSystem.5. Bernabeu Stadium,Madrid, SpainSpecial sliding and heavy lifting engineering expertisewas applied for the reconfiguration of Sydney’s OlympicStadium and the expansion of Bernabeu, home to theworld famous Real Madrid football team.6. Perth Bunbury Highway Bridges,AustraliaThe dual carriageway relied on BBR Network’slaunching skills and alleviated congestion around the cityof Mandurah.

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Construction methodsThe bridge construction method plays asignificant role and should be consideredduring the preliminary design period, withthe help of the BBR Network.Theconstruction method depends mainly ontopography and influences bridge cross-section design as well as span.Basically, four major techniques are employed,along with conventional falsework. Inaddition, a wide range of different or adaptedmethods are used.� Balanced cantilever – the use of the freecantilever method using form travelers isrecommended where it is difficult orimpossible to erect scaffolding.

� Advanced shoring – the advancedshoring method, or Moveable ScaffoldSystem (MSS), has been developed formulti-span bridges.

� Launching – the incremental launchingmethod is particularly suited to theconstruction of continuous post-tensioned multi-span bridge structures.

� Heavy lifting – heavy lifting or sliding is ahydraulic lifting technique especiallydeveloped for extremely heavy loads forany kind of structural components.

BBR Network Members all over the worldmaintain a specialized bridge constructionequipment fleet for any type of bridge design.

… and more� BBR ground anchors – the BBR Networkprovides a wide range of strand, wire orbar ground anchors which can be installedin rock or soil and secured by injectingwith cement grout. BBR anchors, includingCONA CMG, have been the largest andlongest installed anywhere around theworld and our technical expertise in thefield is internationally recognized.

� BBRVTTOBE pot bearings – the CE-marked BBRVTTOBE pot bearing familyconsists of three types – fixed,multidirectional and unidirectional.

� BBRWIGAbloc load cells – this provensensing technology with many years ofapplication measures compression forces.

� PT bars – PT bar systems are ideal forthe economic application of PT forces onrelatively short tendons.They are simpleto use and lend themselves to manyapplications.

� Expansion joints, a complete range ofMRR and further related constructionengineering services are also avaliable.

The BBR Network has a proven record in allconstruction techniques and relatedengineering services for all stages – frompreliminary design through to final execution.

And there’s even more!The BBR Network has extensive experience of construction methods, such as heavy lifting, launching, balanced

cantilever, advanced shoring and other temporary construction systems and techniques. BBR ground anchors,

BBRVTTOBE pot bearings, BBRWIGAbloc weighing technology, PT bars, expansion joints, MRR and many more

related construction engineering services complete the BBR Network’s offering.


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� Investment in customer service

� Qualified, certified BBR PT Specialists

� Selection & assessment process

� Continuous education

� Knowledge transfer,motivation & networking

� Annual Global BBR Conference


BBR PT Specialists – customer focused approach

A carefully considered supply chain processand well-trained, experienced staff are of vitalimportance in delivering the highestinstallation standards for our clients, thereforewe invest a significant portion of ourturnover in service.

Highest customer servicestandardsBBR PT Specialists are qualified and certifiedto assemble and install European approvedand CE-marked BBRVT CONA CMX PTkits.They are responsible for compliance withall regulations set out in the relevantapprovals for our PT kits, for complying withthe respective standards and regulations inforce at the place of use, for ensuring aprofessional execution of PT works and forendorsing all safety-at-work and healthprotection regulations.The official BBR PTSpecialist certificates can be viewed anddownloaded from the BBR Network websitewww.bbrnetwork.com.The BBR PT Specialists are under thecontinuous supervision of BBRVTInternational Ltd – the ETA Holder – and areexperts in all post-tensioning tasks, such as:� Logistics and supply of a complete PT kitto the construction site

� Full assembly and installation serviceon site

� Quality assurance.Although they may have differentorganizational structures – suited to bestserving their local markets – BBR PTSpecialists all maintain technical, logistics andsite operation departments.Together, thisteam takes professional responsibility for theproject – from design to completion –dealing with and reporting on technical,logistical, safety and best practice issues alongthe way.

Learning environmentThe BBR Headquarters continuouslyeducates the PT Specialists in post-tensioningand stay cable technology – covering systems,quality assurance procedures and correctinstallation techniques.

To keep the BBR Network up-to-date,regular practical and theoretical trainingcourses are organized in various regions ofthe world for technical, logistics and site staff.All training sessions are concluded with anexam and are fully documented. Sometimes,training sessions are also witnessed byindependent institutes or authorities.After the training courses, attendees areresponsible for cascading the knowledge tocolleagues within their own organizations byarranging local internal training sessions. Inaddition to training required by the ETAHolder, local training visits are made to thePT Specialist’s location – such as forintroductions or updates to our productsystems, quality assurance or logisticsprocedures.A culture of continuous education within theBBR Network ensures a high qualityexecution of post-tensioning and associatedwork for our customers.

International inspirationThe Global BBR Conference takes placeonce a year, with delegates coming from allaround the world to share knowledge andexperiences, while learning more about theBBR Network’s latest progress and plans.Achievements are recognized through theBBR Annual Awards which include Project oftheYear and prizes for Engineering Reports,usually presented at the BBR Gala Dinner.The BBR Charity Golf Tournamentencourages further social networking in arelaxed atmosphere.

Our people and cultureOur people are defined by their expertise and also by their willingness to go the extra mile.We invest in our

people and then protect that investment by helping them to grow and extend their abilities.


“The annual Global BBR Conference andknowledge exchange meetings give all BBRNetwork Members a great opportunity toalways stay a step ahead. Of course, we all

enjoy the social side of the BBR Network too –particularly the BBR Golf Championship.”

John Mo,DirectorBBR Construction Systems Pte Ltd, Singapore

� Independent testing & monitoring

� European approved BBR PT systems

� Testing beyond requirements

� BBR Factory Production Control

� Traceability

� Certificate of Conformity, CE Marking

� Trading & QA platform BBR E-Trace

Setting the standard


Quality matters


A rigorous independently-monitored testingand certification regime, along with anestablished Factory Production Control (FPC)system, combined with BBR E-Trace – ourinternet-based trading and quality assuranceprogram – all make a contribution towardskeeping the BBR Network one step ahead.

Benchmark testingExtensive research, testing and developmentefforts place the BBR Network at the forefrontin the field of post-tensioning and stay cableapplications.All of the system components aresubjected to the most stringent testing andquality assurance (QA) procedures, based oninternationally recognized codes andrecommendations.Our commitment to testing has helped usdevelop a range of products which havebecome international benchmarks. Ourproducts have been tested – in independentand approved laboratories – with parametersexceeding the traditional requirements.

BBR Factory Production ControlIn 2005, we implemented the BBR FPC systemwhich provides highest product qualitystandards – and full component traceability, themost direct way of ensuring quality.Traceability is the process of recordinginformation relating to the changes made atevery point in the life of a component –starting from the raw material throughproduction, storage, supply to the PTSpecialist, storage in stock, supply, storage andinstallation on site. Our goal is the ‘cradle-to-grave’ collection of component data.Compliance with the complete FPC system isaudited by an independent approved or‘notified’ body and any non-conformity mustbe rectified prior to the CE Marking. Inaddition to our continuous audits and testingof the products, the approved bodycontinues to exert full control during thevalidity period of our approvals.These provisions guarantee proper qualityand compliance of the kit componentsdelivered to site.

Trading & QA PlatformBBR E-Trace – our internet-based software– links all members of the Global BBRNetwork including BBR PT Specialists, BBRComponent Manufacturers (CMs) and ETAHolder, BBRVT International Ltd.Thiscomprehensive e-commerce platform leadsusers through the quality process, ensuringthat each step is documented and recorded.

Our investment in quality assurance is acontinuous process covering the entire life ofour products and services.We listen, welearn and we implement.

The BBR Network pursues the ambitious goal of providing not only the finest approved Swiss technology, but

also the best service and installation capabilities to their customers around the globe. Our strong focus on

quality assurance helps to make these aspirations a reality.

Engineering database – containing a powerful and continuously updated engineeringdatabase of all our systems.

Procurement and order fulfillment – PT Specialist users can procure BBR components(parts) from our selected CMs, as well as checking and comparing prices andcorresponding delivery times.

Stock management – stock and order progress can be viewed, at any time, along with allindividual Quality Certificates.

Installation – individual construction project sites are opened and parts delivery (DN)and installation (IR) recorded, thus Definite CE Marking is issued. Project referencesheets or lists can also be generated.

User management – only trained users within PT Specialists and CM organizations canaccess.

Communication – contact database and shared tools facilitate efficient communicationand swift decision-making.

Quality management and document control – the user is led through the requiredquality process, each step is documented and recorded for later tracking and viewing.

Traceability – facility to track, identify and instantly trace all parts, no matter what theircurrent status – at any time.

The platform facilitates the everyday work of all BBR Network Members and alsosupports effective supply chain management.

Procurement &order fulfillment

Stockmanagement Installation

User management

Engineering database

DN

IR


� State of the art post-tensioning, stay cable andrelated construction engineering technology

� Dedicated,well-trained BBR PT SpecialistCompanies

� Well-known technology brands

� Global reach – a presence in over 50 countries

� Versatile product range suited to any localapplication

� Independently tested and certified technology

� Leading edge quality processes

Excellence through experience

1944 Company founded by Max Birkenmaier,Antonio Brandestiniand Mirko Robin Ros

1945 BBR’s first product, the pretensioned small beam, wasbrought to market

1948 Button head wire post-tensioning system BBRV patented

1952 Construction of first major bridge project – the AndelfingenViaduct for Swiss Federal Railways

1960 First bridge to be built using parallel HiAm wire stay cables,Stuttgart, Germany

1965 Prestressing of nuclear power vessels around the worldstarted

1972 World’s first application of BBR HiAm strand stay cables atOlympic Stadium in Munich

1972 Development of BBR CONA PT system

1987 Construction of world’s longest transit skytrain-only bridge– ALRT Skybridge, Canada

1996 World’s first bridge constructed using carbon stay cabletechnology

2005 Launch of latest European approved BBRVT CONA CMXPT series

2008 Introduction of BBR HiAm CONA strand stay cable system

2010 BBR celebrates 50 years in the stay cable technology arena.

Innovative traditions


The BBR story began during the SecondWorldWar, when materials were in shortsupply – the import of steel was difficult and,with reduced energy availability, cement wasa precious commodity. Determined to usetheir ingenuity to overcome these limitations,the three BBR founders explored the savingsto be made by using pretensionedreinforcement for concrete support girders.

During the 1950s and 1960s, BBR developeda complete range of prestressing and post-tensioning systems, ground anchors and staycable anchorages, cover all structuralengineering applications.

From the very early days, constructionengineering firms around the world werekeen to participate in the success of BBR’sdesigns and technologies. It was recognizedthat not only a license to use the designs andsell the specialist equipment was necessary,but also that an effective process forknowledge transfer was needed to supportbest practice in the use and especiallyinstallation of BBR technologies.Thus the BBRNetwork was born and, today, it operates inover 50 different countries.

Since the early applications more than 60years ago, there have been many stories totell of BBR successes and innovation.Today,BBR technology has been applied tothousands of projects around the world –including more than 400 stay cablestructures.And the BBR success story willcontinue with yet more innovative newtechnology and projects – always staying onestep ahead!

With approaching 70 years of continuous leading-edge development in the field of post-tensioning, stay cables

and related construction engineering, the BBR Network continues the innovative traditions of its founders.

“The founding fathers of the BBR Networkwould be very proud that the flame they lit

and kindled is being held aloft by theirsuccessors – who are making it glow even

more brightly all around the globe.”

BrunoValsangiacomo,ChairmanBBRVT International Ltd, Switzerland

and son-in-law of BBR founder member,Antonio Brandestini

THE BBR NETWORK

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