
GUANGZHOU: UHPC is also being investigated for use in a variety of other applications. These applications include precast concrete piles, seismic retrofit of substandard bridge substructures, thin-bonded overlays on deteriorated bridge decks, and security and blast mitigation applications. In a general sense, UHPC has proven to be particularly relevant in applications where conventional solutions are lacking.In 2017, Dura went into China and took a 20% stake in a joint-venture firm called ZhongLu-Dura International Engineering Co Ltd, where it would contribute its technological know-how.On November 16, 2019 , ZhongLu-Dura precast factory officially launches the factory by the chairman of ZhongLu-Dura International Engineering Co. Ltd (中路杜拉国际工程有限公司) Mr. Mao Zhi Jian (毛志坚). During the opening, there are many products display like an exhibition for the distinguished guest and other visitor to study the materials of the product.
For example, of the product display were post tension UHPC bridge beam, post tension UHPC U Bridge girder segment, UHPC staircase, UHPC double tee beam and standard I-beam for short span bridge construction.
“For a company it is a very rare occasion to have the opportunity to build a complete new factory. We have now had that possibility and are very pleased and grateful for it. I’m very proud as a chairman of Zhonglu-Dura as I believe with this technology, will strongly impact all manufacturing sectors in the next future,’’ states Mr. Mao. At the end of the event, the group photo session with the chairman, our director, Dr. Voo Yen Lei and other executive staff of Zhonglu- Dura. The management team thank all of them for the success accomplished as a result of their efforts and dedication.