Dronten | First prefabricated composite bridge

In 2007, Haasnoot Bruggen installed the first prefab composite bridge in the Netherlands at the Beursplein in Dronten. At the time, with over 24 meters, it was also the longest composite span in the world!

A milestone for FiberCore and the first chapter for the use of precast composite bridges in the construction and infra sector, where people were introduced to the unique properties of our bridges.

FiberCore founder Simon de Jong at the time in Technical Weekly:

Because it is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced composite, the bridge has a unique combination of properties, according to Simon de Jong of manufacturer FiberCore Europe. The material is stronger than steel and requires virtually no maintenance. Its lifespan is virtually infinite, making reuse possible. De Jong: "Because the material is self-supporting, a used bridge can be shortened to any desired length. In addition, the costs remain at the same level as for steel and concrete because our production process is serial.'

According to De Jong, there is also no reason to fear resonances because their bridges are designed for rigidity as opposed to concrete and steel bridges. "Technically, you can make carbon-composite bridges that deflect a meter as you walk across them.

FiberCore Europe of Rotterdam designed and manufactured the bridge for the municipality of Dronten on behalf of Haasnoot Bruggen. 'The material is also more environmentally friendly,' says De Jong. 'All FiberCore products are produced in closed processes without any_{CO2 emissions}. Whereas concrete in particular is a very environmentally unfriendly product.'