Corus International, is supplying ComFlor® 80 – an innovative composite floor profile developed by Corus Panels and Profiles - to help build the world’s tallest free-standing structure - the Burj Dubai.

More than 4,000 square metres of Corus’ composite flooring system, ComFlor® 80, will be delivered later this month to provide the very top of the 800 metre spiral structure. Specified because of its 80mm profile and higher grade 440 steel, ComFlor® 80 will offer a strong and sustainable floor decking system.

Lubna Karim, Contracts Manager (Building Systems) at Corus Middle East comments: “Originally, a 76mm deep deck was specified for the job but after highlighting the benefits of ComFlor® 80, the client specification soon changed. In addition to its high quality, the long span capabilities of ComFlor® 80, reduces the number of structural steel components and so generates savings in the overall construction cost. ComFlor® 80 is tested by Corus for both composite action and fire resistance for full floor slab assembly to ensure that it meets all international standards.”

Haydar Ibrahim, General Manager of Business Development and Technical Marketing at Corus Middle East, comments: “Corus International prides itself on its technical expertise and, we were able to work closely with both the fabricator (Eversendai Engineering) and the consulting engineers to ensure that the ambitious decking arrangements could be realised. Imaginative design solutions were produced that will enable the installer to start laying the decking, floor by floor, at such a considerable height. The Dubai team is delighted to have played a part in such an iconic project.”

The architect behind the Burj Dubai is Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and it is being built by a joint venture of the South Korean Company Samsung, the Belgian Company Besix and the UAE Company Arabtec. When complete in November 2008, it will form part of the 2km² ‘Downtown Burj Dubai’ development.

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