Naue Case Studies – Infrastructure
HafenCity Hamburg – Safe foundations despite soft ground
After commissioning in 2019, around 67,000 vehicles have used the new route every day. The particularly critical transition area between the bridge and embankment will remain serviceable in the long term thanks to the optimised and consistently planned system. A project that shows how geosynthetics and innovative foundation technologies can work together to create high-performance infrastructures.
Ground Stability in HafenCity Hamburg: A Secugrid® Solution
With Naue Secugrid®, an innovative solution with scientific support was realised in Hongkongstraße that not only meets today's requirements, but will also withstand future loads - and at the same time connects the highest level of technical safety with economical construction.
Bentofix® X2: Smart GCL for brownfield redevelopment – Sighthill, UK
Naue’s Bentofix® X2 NSP 4900 Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) played a key role in the remediation of a former industrial site in Sighthill, north of Glasgow. The site is being redeveloped for a major urban project including around 800 new homes, infrastructure, green space, retail and community facilities.
Access tracks & crane hardstandings at North Kyle Wind Farm, UK
By integrating advanced geotechnics, North Kyle Wind Farm exemplifies sustainable energy innovation, transforming former coal mining sites into a green power source for future generations.
Reinforced earthwork embankments for a watercourse realignment, UK
The project-specified erosion control at bends, stable embankments using site-won materials, and low hydraulic permeability to manage fluctuating water levels. Additionally, two earthwork embankments were needed for road crossings over the brook.
Sealing of a slurry silo in accordance with the Water Resources Act, Germany
The existing tank, with a concrete base 16 metres in diameter and a steel wall 3 metres high, required subsequent waterproofing to protect the building structure acting as barrier from the aggressive substances contained in the liquid slurry.
Haul roads & compounds for solar park, UK
As there's no shortage of space at Higher Stockbridge, all vehicles and equipment will be stationed on-site throughout the construction period, and rather than installing temporary haul routes across the site during the construction period, it was proposed that permanent access tracks were completed during the initial stages of construction.
Haul roads & compounds for solar park & electricity storage facility, UK
The Bulphan Fen Solar Farm and electricity storage facility is expected to generate sufficient green energy to power over 23,000 homes for the next 35 to 40 years, displacing around 16,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year when compared to electricity generation from non-renewables.
Pioneering port development with geogrids and geocomposites
The port of Brest is undergoing a major expansion, co-financed by the European Union and the Region of Bretagne. New industrial areas are being developed to support the growing marine renewable energy industry.
Base course reinforcement – Onshore enabling works for electrical cable installation, UK
The Moray West Offshore Wind Farm spans approximately 225 square kilometres. This 60-turbine project will contribute 882 megawatts of green energy to the National Grid, enough to supply electricity to about 1.3 million homes, equivalent to 50% of Scottish households.
