Hyundai Engineering & Construction's Civil Engineering Division recently published a technical casebook titled "Technology is the Answer," which contains insights on technological competitiveness, order achievements, and cost improvement strategies. This 250-page book, now in its 15th year of publication, summarizes the achievements in various fields such as marine ports, structures, ground, infrastructure, and technical support.
The book includes content on the first phase construction of the southern breakwater at Busan Port Jinhae New Port. This project involves building a 1,400-meter-long breakwater to secure a calm water zone (wave height suitable for cargo handling and berthing) at Jinhae New Port, allowing ships to navigate smoothly and berth safely. It is the first project in the Jinhae New Port development.
To treat the soft ground, a deep mixing method was applied, and by investigating and analyzing damage cases, a robust breakwater cross-section was planned. Leveraging this technology, Hyundai Engineering & Construction won the follow-up project last year: the first phase 1-1 construction of the container wharf at Busan Port Jinhae New Port. This year, preparations are underway for bidding on the construction of a new Han River bridge and the expansion of Olympic-daero (Suseok Bridge), as well as the site formation work for the new airport on Gadeokdo.
The book also features design cases tailored to overseas regional characteristics. For the Panama Metro Line 3 construction, steel bearings were introduced on all piers considering the area's frequent strong earthquakes. This project involves building a total 25.7 km monorail bridge, stations, and a vehicle depot. Unlike conventional railways, the monorail bridge must have the track beam itself support the train load while serving as the track, making it a challenging task.
This year, Hyundai Engineering & Construction plans to strengthen its position in the offshore wind power and marine port sectors, focus on profitability management of underground space sites, and discover large-scale overseas civil engineering projects. Kang Yong-hee, head of Hyundai Engineering & Construction's Civil Engineering Division, said, "We hope to continuously develop our capabilities and accumulate technology to build the foundational strength to participate in new challenges and become a driving force in discovering new markets."
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