Alstom Manufacturing

Helix Steel fully replaced 2 layers of #5 rebar at 14" with a 25 lb/yd³ dosage rate.

The Helix Difference

264 %Shear Strength

16 %Modulus of Rupture

51 %Durability

6 Days SavedSpeed of Construction

30 TonsCarbon Footprint

Application

Concrete Slabs Concrete Slabs on Ground with Soil & Load Conditions Footings & Foundations Concrete Foundations on Ground

Contractor

Ryan Companies

Original Design

2 layers of #5 rebar @ 14”

Helix Dosage

25 lb/yd³

Alstom Energy Manufacturing plant that assembles wind turbine nacelles for Alstom Wind, North America in Amarillo, Texas. The 115,000 sq. ft. building was constructed on a 19 acre site and serves as the company’s manufacturing, energy development and sales divisions. Alstom Wind is a subsidiary of ALSTOM Power, Inc., an international power and transportation company.

The Contractor, Ryan Companies, chose Helix Steel to provide structural reinforcement for the Industrial Slab on Grade and Foundation Applications. This increased the overall strength and durability of the concrete, while reducing both construction time and carbon footprint.