On May 9th, the first 30-meter, 86.5-ton T-beam was successfully poured at the intelligent precast beam facility of Section 5 for the Quzhou segment of the Yongjin Qushang Expressway project. This milestone marks the official commencement of operations for this modern beam prefabrication plant, which integrates intelligent, industrial, and green technologies, representing a crucial step forward in the project's digital and intelligent construction.
As the core hub for beam prefabrication, this intelligent facility is characterized by its high planning standards and comprehensive functional layout. Covering a total area of 262 acres, the plant integrates multiple functions including beam prefabrication, steel reinforcement processing, concrete mixing, crushed stone processing, personnel training, and office and living facilities, forming a one-stop, intensive comprehensive production base. According to the project's construction plan, the facility will be responsible for prefabricating 5,015 T-beams, accounting for 50% of the total beam volume for the entire route. The entire production cycle is expected to last 18 months, providing critical support for the project's bridge engineering.
Within the intelligent beam facility, the traditional busy scenes of labor-intensive construction are replaced by the efficient coordination of smart equipment and digital systems. Modern equipment such as intelligent hydraulic mold carriers, automatic concrete spreaders, and intelligent tensioning robots operate orderly along tracks, achieving fully automated and precise operations. In terms of production layout, the facility is specifically configured with 4 intelligent production lines and 2 conventional lines, dedicated to the standardized production of 30-meter and 16-meter T-beams. By deeply integrating cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence, and adopting a complete set of processes including "intelligent hydraulic mold carriers + automatic concrete spreading + intelligent steam curing + secondary tensioning," the facility's peak daily production capacity can reach 12 beams, an increase of nearly 50% compared to traditional beam yards of similar scale.
Simultaneously, the concept of green and low-carbon practices runs through the entire process of the facility's construction and operation. The plant utilizes new energy-powered moving mold carriers, replacing traditional cables with battery power to achieve zero-emission and low-noise operations. Concrete pouring employs enclosed transportation and precise material delivery modes, effectively reducing material spillage, dust pollution, and noise interference. By systematically controlling the pouring and vibration processes, the facility not only ensures engineering quality but also reduces material waste and energy consumption, achieving a win-win for green construction and project quality.
"The official operation of this intelligent beam facility provides efficient, green, and high-quality beam support for the project's subsequent construction," stated a relevant official from Zhejiang Communications Group. As standardized T-beams are produced one after another, they will continue to lay a solid foundation for the smooth progress of the Quzhou section of the Yongjin Qushang Expressway.
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