Inside knowledge

Article Abstract:

The German firm Sitcom has developed a monitoring system for concrete. The system uses optical fibres that are attached or included into the concrete. The optical fibres are highly sensitive recording a movement of a fraction of a millimetre. Sitcom's innovation has enormous potential for recording deflections caused by corrosion in concrete dams, bridges and nuclear power stations. The first road bridge with sensors was built in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1986. Sitcom has produced a prestressing tendon called Polystal that is made from glass fibre-optic composite strands.

Usage, Innovations, Fiber optics, Sitcom, Stress corrosion

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Oliver Jones

Article Abstract:

The 15.4 million pounds sterling purchase of Bucknall Group is a very high-profile deal, according to former quantity surveyor and former Symonds director Oliver Jones. He was selected by US investment bank Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette to set up Citex, an extremely large facilities management and business support consultancy. Citex will broker property outsourcing deals and will link with key partners to offer non-core services such as telecommunications and security. Jones plans a further three or four purchases in the period to autumn 1999.

Construction industry, Officials and employees, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Interview, Citex, Bucknall Group, Jones, Oliver

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