Complete Composite Systems (CCS)
Complete Composite Systems (CCS)
This article first appeared in the Railway-News magazine, Issue 3 2024.
Traditionally-made bridges can be expensive and challenging to repair along a railway route over the years, which is why composite bridges — constructed from sustainable glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) — are proving popular as a durable and maintenance-free option.
Every railway line is dependent upon the reliability of its infrastructure, and older bridges made from steel, stone or concrete require costly repairs and maintenance over time to ensure their safety. But Complete Composite Systems (CCS) has a modern solution in the form of composite bridges.
In association with our German partners BGL Ingenieurbau GmbH, CCS produces and instals composite bridges made from glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) for strong load-bearing performance and high corrosion resistance. As well as being extremely robust and durable, these bridges require no maintenance or repair during their long life.
As pioneers in the field of GRP bridge construction, our expertise and range of services extends from design and planning to manufacture in our own production facility, followed by professional installation on site by our specialist assembly team of experienced installers.
Additional services such as foundation work, renovation of existing foundations and any substructures that may still be used, as well as associated earth and paving work, can be carried out by us. From the railings and the walkways to the load-bearing substructures, we simply do it all.
Due to their excellent properties, GRP applications have proven themselves thousands of times over in bridge construction. Our bridge over the B106 in Schwerin, built in 2003, remains the oldest GRP bridge in Germany, and is one of over 250 successful bridges we have installed to date.
