Innovative Technologies for Building Construction Challenges
With deep expertise in building construction, Freyssinet supports owners, developers, and designers in overcoming key structural and lifecycle challenges. Our technologies enable longer spans, thinner slabs, stronger structural components, and other forms of optimized designs which allow for reduced material usage, faster construction timelines, and improved sustainability.
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Types of BuildingsResidential Buildings
Office Buildings
High-rise Buildings
Commercial Centers
Industrial
Logistic Platforms
Public Facilities
Architectural Challenges
Freyssinet’s post-tensioning technology enables expansive, column-free floor areas that support flexible and modular interior layouts. By reducing slab thickness and minimizing the floor-to-floor height, this solution also cuts down on rebar usage—resulting in more efficient construction and material savings. In high-rise buildings, the reduced height per floor can even allow for additional levels within the same overall building height.
Ideal for high-rise applications, post-tensioned transfer slabs and beams create large open spaces by reducing the dependence on columns. These structural elements are engineered to handle heavy concentrated loads while maintaining minimal thickness and controlled deformation, making them a reliable solution for complex architectural designs.
Structural
Specifications
Freyssinet’s post-tensioning systems are engineered to meet demanding structural requirements. They enhance resistance to heavy service loads, minimize deflection, reduce or eliminate the need for joints, and provide superior control over concrete cracking—making them ideal for high-performance slabs in modern building construction.
High-rise buildings face significant load and movement challenges. Freyssinet’s bearing solutions ensure efficient load transfer while managing both vertical and horizontal movements, contributing to the structural integrity and longevity of the building.
The ISOSISM® range offers advanced solutions to help buildings withstand seismic and wind forces. Using principles of isolation, energy dissipation through damping, and strategic connections, these devices enhance resilience in earthquake-prone and high-wind environments.
In regions with seismic activity, Freyssinet’s ISOSLAB® technology creates a non-seismic zone at the base of the structure. This allows developers to construct standard buildings with minimal seismic detailing, while still ensuring safety against dynamic loads such as wind pressure and earthquake accelerations.
Construction Challenges
Freyssinet’s post-tensioning systems streamline slab construction by allowing earlier formwork removal compared to traditional cast-in-place methods. This approach also simplifies rebar layout, helping reduce labor time and speed up overall construction cycles.
When crane equipment isn’t suitable for lifting, sliding, or lowering heavy structural elements, Freyssinet (alongside our subsidiary Hebetec) offers specialized heavy lifting solutions tailored to complex building construction needs.
In areas with high water tables, basement structures face significant uplift pressures. Our corrosion-resistant ground anchors are designed to secure the structure in place, even in challenging wet conditions.
Sustainability
Freyssinet’s post-tensioned floor systems significantly lower the environmental impact of building construction. By reducing concrete volume by up to 25% and passive reinforcement by as much as 65%, this method helps cut greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining structural performance. It’s a smart, sustainable choice for modern construction projects.
Design, Supply, Build
Solution Design
Every technical solution we deliver is fully engineered and tailored to the project. For post-tensioned slabs, Freyssinet provides comprehensive structural designs, including column layouts, interactions with vertical elements, calculation data, and detailed shop drawings to ensure optimal performance and integration.
Manufacture & Supply
Freyssinet manufactures and supplies proprietary products that meet the highest standards for quality, durability, and technical performance. These exclusive solutions are designed to support demanding building construction environments.
Execution
Our qualified and trained teams handle the full execution of technical solutions, going beyond product installation to support various phases of the construction process. This ensures seamless implementation and consistent quality across the project lifecycle.
Maintenance
Leveraging our deep expertise in structural engineering and material behavior, Freyssinet offers inspection, damage assessment, and maintenance services for building structures. Our specialized repair teams deliver engineered solutions to restore, strengthen, and protect buildings—ensuring long-term service continuity and structural longevity.
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