Structural Design of a Slender 36 m GRP Bridge

Solico was responsible for the complete structural design of the GRP bridge, including the detailed design and the interaction with the concrete foundations and the tuned mass damper (TMD).

With a free span of 36 m and a structural height of only 1.0 m, the bridge has an exceptionally slender configuration. This required careful assessment of the dynamic behaviour of the structure. Solico carried out extensive analyses to determine the natural frequencies and resulting accelerations.

Structural Engineering for Large Scale 3D Printed Components

Solico contributed to an innovative project within the NXTGEN Hightech programme in collaboration with CEAD Group. The project focused on the structural engineering of large scale 3D printed components.

Through extensive material testing, the key mechanical properties of the printed material were determined. These results were translated into advan

Lightweight Composite Subframe for the Donkervoort P24 RS

Solico is proud to have contributed to the development of the newly unveiled P24 RS by Donkervoort, a vehicle that sets new benchmarks in lightweight performance engineering.

With weight reduction at the heart of its design, the P24 RS makes extensive use of advanced carbon fibre composites. Solico Engineering supported the development and optimisation of the composite subframe, focusing on achieving the optimal balance between minimal weight, increased stiffness and overall performance.