Khalifa Rail Port Expansion in UAE : an ACCROPODE™ I project

Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports) and Etihad Rail (ER) have agreed to develop a rail facility within Khalifa Port, that will be linked to the national rail network. The development of the offshore rail Terminal will create a reclamation platform seaward of the existing North Revetment.
This reclamation platform will be protected by a breakwater build with 1.5 m³ and 2.2 m³ACCROPODE™ I blocks.

Industrial and commercial ports

Khalifa Rail Port_Expansion_UAE_ACCROPODE™ I project

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The added value of CLI

Understanding of the Contractor’s need. Problems solving mindset applied to this specific project.
Compliance Certificate by CLI regarding the installation of blocks in accordance with the ACCROPODE™ I technique.

Special features of the project

CLI provided its technical assistance and a Compliance Certificate for the entire installation of the ACCROPODE™ I blocks on the structure.
This Compliance Certificate is a guarantee of quality. The monitoring and verification of the installation is done using a 3D model of the armour made on the basis of bathymetric and photogrammetric surveys during construction.

hydraulic conditions

Breakwater protected with ACCROPODE™ I blocks : 3.2 km
Max. seabed depth (toe): -8.3 m
Top of the crest: +5.2 m

Construction Aspect

The breakwater was built from land. 27 200 ACCROPODE™ I units of 1.5 m³and 2.2 m³ were placed using cranes.

Country

United Arab Emirates

Owner

Abu Dhabi Ports

Company

NMDC (National Marine Dredging Company)

Date

2021 - 2022

Role of CLI

Sublicense contract and technical assistance for ACCROPODE™ units

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Khalifa Rail Port Expansion in UAE : an ACCROPODE™ I project