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MARCH 2014
The work would be based on the
refurbishment of the line which would
mean replacing the structure, ballast,
sleepers and rails with any necessary work
carried out on the platform in areas where
geotechnical tests had shown up reductions
to the rigidity of the sub-structure.
The strategy proved to be correct as,
besides reducing the cost of the work by
some 30 million euros, it was also decisive
in VALE deciding to award the contract to
Mota-Engil.
EVALUATION, ANALYSIS AND
VERIFICATION IN SITU
With the challenge throwndown, strategies
were decided upon between those taking
part, including the Mota-Engil Engenharia
railways and geotechnics business units
along with LNEC.
Tests in Poceirão
Eduardo Fortunato next to the
presentation in the WCRR
WCRR in Sydney, Australia
With the challenge thrown
down, strategies were
decided upon between
those taking part,
including the Mota-Engil
Engenharia railways and
geotechnics business units
along with LNEC.