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| The JFE Steel Structure
Engineering Division dates back to the
launch of a bridge construction project
in 1922. Today we offer a variety of
steel structures, including mainline
bridges, hybrid caissons
and steel frames for buildings. |
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The division is counted among the top
five steel bridge builders in Japan with such major projects
as the Yokohama Bay Bridge and the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line to its
credit. The completion of the Shimanami Kaido bridges to link
mainland Honshu with Shikoku island marked the end of large
projects in Japan for the time being, but demand continues to
be high from the expressway network (the building of the No.
2 Tomei Expressway), the railway sector and the urban transportation
network. Our priority is on developing new technologies that
build on the proven products of the past, by improving convenience
and functionality for the customer. Among our focuses are salt
damage, easier repainting and maintenance, steel bridges better
able to compete with concrete bridges and hybrid structures.
JFE developed the hybrid caissons (compounds of steel and concrete)
that are found on many levees, breakwaters and embankments where
they protect ports and fisheries. Our caissons are highly regarded
for their economy and ease of installation. |
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| Shimanami Kaido bridges |
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| Minami Honmoku hybrid caisson |
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| Building steel frames |
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| Steel frames produced by JFE are
found in a number of prestigious high-rise buildings and factories,
including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices and the
Landmark Tower in Yokohama. Prices continue to decline for construction
steel, but JFE enjoys a strong reputation for excellent technology
and fine-tuned production, and will continue to see demand from
the rebuilding and redevelopment markets. |
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| Silos and tanks are built for storage,
and JFE is highly regarded for its steel grain silos and brewing
vats, particularly its fermentation and aging tanks. We continue
to develop new technologies in this area and look forward to
providing our customers with more and better products. |
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| We also enjoy a strong track record
in bridges and steel frame construction projects overseas, and
we are further improving our competitiveness by fortifying staff
members who are suited to international infrastructure creation. |
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