Tập đoàn Hòa Bình Inaugurates a Prototype Highway Constructed with New Technology

Tập đoàn Hòa Bình (Hòa Bình Group) recently celebrated the completion of a prototype highway constructed with cutting-edge technology. This project aims to address the need for sustainable and cost-effective road infrastructure in Vietnam. With a focus on developing a robust manufacturing and service industry, Hòa Bình Group has ventured into the production sector, alongside various projects in real estate, resorts, and luxury hotels.

A Step Towards Modernization

Under the guidance of Chairman Nguyen Huu Duong, Hòa Bình Group established a research department comprising both local and international experts. The objective was to design and construct durable, modern, and affordable highways. Many existing road networks in Vietnam occupy significant land area and consume vast resources, leading to environmental pollution.

Innovative Construction Techniques

According to a representative from Hòa Bình Group, the company established the Project Management Board for the Prototype North-South Highway on August 30, 2023. After 81 days of surveying, designing, and construction, the company completed two prototype highway sections: the flatland highway and the weak soil area in the Mekong Delta region.

These prototype highways were built using the most advanced and cost-efficient techniques developed by Hòa Bình Group’s Design, Experimentation, and Testing Center. The highways are supported by centrifugal pile foundations and reinforced with 800-grade steel, with a diameter of 300mm and a load capacity of 100 tons per pile. The structures consist of 600mm-thick reinforced concrete beams and a 410mm-thick concrete floor. The road surface comprises an 8cm asphalt layer, 16mm chip seal, 8cm polymer asphalt, and a 2.2cm anti-skid layer.

Revolutionizing Road Construction

The foundation of these prototype highways is a new rigid pavement structure called “pile-supported slabs.” Precast slabs are connected to bridge piles and secondary column structures through subsequent casting. Compared to traditional road surfaces, this pile-supported structure offers higher stiffness and less settlement, eliminating the need for width classification during construction. Additionally, Hòa Bình Group implemented an innovative solution to build affordable housing beneath the highway, further optimizing land use.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Christian Bargmann, a representative from Rieckermann Group, a German service provider established in 1892, spoke highly of this groundbreaking development in Vietnam’s construction industry. Singapore has already embraced this technology, completing a 1,074-unit residential building using similar techniques in 2013. Malaysia, Indonesia, and soon Vietnam are expected to follow suit and revolutionize their construction sectors. This modern construction approach aims to conserve resources, reduce waste, and ensure clean and fast construction sites with minimal impact on the surrounding environment.

Paving the Way for the Future

TS Le Xuan Nghia, member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council and Director of the Business Development Institute, praised the dedication of Chairman Nguyen Huu Duong in researching and applying new technologies to road construction. The traditional road construction methods currently in use have a significant impact on the environment, damaging natural landscapes and forests. He urged relevant government agencies, such as the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Science and Technology, to pay attention to these groundbreaking results and implement them in practice.

As Vietnam takes a leap forward in infrastructure development, this prototype highway stands as a testament to Hòa Bình Group’s commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. By introducing modern construction techniques, Hòa Bình Group aims to revolutionize the way Vietnam builds its transportation networks, setting a new standard for the industry and contributing to the country’s economic competitiveness in the global market.

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