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Al Maktoum International Airport CASE STUDY constructive solutions Al Maktoum International Airport Jebel Ali, Dubai CLIENT Dubai Aviation & Eng Projects CONSULTANT Dar Al Handasa SECTOR Airport DATE Nov 2014 PRODUCTS Colpor 200 THE PROJECT Built south of the city, Al Maktoum International Airport covers an area of 55,000 acres (220 km2) and is the main part of Dubai World Central (DWC), a planned residential, commercial and logistics complex scheme. The airport opened on June 27, 2010 for cargo operations followed by passenger flights in October 2013. Currently, only a handful of airlines operate out of Al Maktoum International Airport in terms of passenger services. However, upon Excavation from northeast- of the recreation ground completion of DWC, Al Maktoum International Airport will become the world’s largest airport with five runways and a capacity of 160 million passengers and 12 Excavation from northeast of million tonnes of cargo per annum. the recreation ground THE SOLUTION The client required a high performance and hydrocarbon resistant joint sealant on the aprons and associated taxiways in between the expansion joints. Fosroc specified Colpor 200 product to be the best suited solution for the client as it is durable in harsh Middle East conditions and long service life which significantly reduces maintenance costs. Colpor 200 applied on -the Taxiway THE BENEFITS Fosroc not only provided the client with a solution, but combined it with technical onsite support and training saving money and time for the client. Colpor 200 applied on- the Apron/Runway T: +971 4 203 9699 F: +971 4 285 9648 E:[email protected] Al Gurg Fosroc, PO BOX 657, 215 Community St, Nad Al Hamar Rd, UAE www.fosroc.com .
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