Thousands of years ago, the history and culture of the four ancient civilizations became a bright pearl in the world cultural trend. China has a long history, and Egyptian culture is unique and mysterious. Perhaps it is fate. The two countries established a profound friendship in the 21st century because of a super project. Cairo on the Nile has always been the center of political power in Egypt. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa and one of the most crowded cities in the world. To ease the population and traffic pressure in Cairo, the Egyptian government plans to build a new administrative capital. On January 21, 2016, witnessed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Sisi, CSCEC and the Egyptian Ministry of Housing signed a cooperation agreement on the construction of the new administrative capital.

China's infrastructure construction desert high-rise

The CBD project of the new administrative capital of Egypt is the largest project by a Chinese company in Egypt so far, with a total construction area of about 600,000 square meters and a total construction area of about 1.7 million square meters, including 12 office buildings, 5 apartment buildings and 2 large hotels. It is located in the west of the central city of Egypt's new capital, and the tallest landmark tower is 385.8 meters high. It is veritably the tallest building in Africa, with a total construction area of 65,000 square meters, a construction area of 268,000 square meters, and 78 floors above ground. In the process of building the tallest landmark tower in Africa, China State Construction Group has created a number of construction records in Egypt, demonstrating Chinese wisdom with Chinese speed. Witnessed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli, after 38 hours of construction, the landmark tower completed the pouring of 18,500 cubic meters of concrete foundation rafts at one time, creating the largest super-large foundation raft in the history of Middle East and African architecture. A new record for fast construction. Among them, the complete set of concrete production equipment independently developed and produced by XCMG was completed and put into operation in the Central Business District project of the new capital of Egypt. The whole set of equipment is specially customized and adopts a large number of industry-leading technologies, including precise metering technology, intelligent and reliable control technology and advanced mixing technology combined with Schwenning, Germany. The concrete production base of the CBD project covers an area of more than 31,000 square meters, including concrete mixing plants, crushers, concrete temperature control equipment and various supporting transportation machinery. Besides, it is equipped with complete equipment for screening sand and gravel.

The pouring of the super-large foundation slab was originally expected to be completed in 72 hours, but the entire pouring process took only 38 hours, creating an astonishing speed of 785 cubic meters per hour during the peak period. This is also the first time that China Construction Group has brought the chute technology of "more, faster and better savings" to Egypt. The construction of the tower's core tube took 808 days in total. The core tube and steel structure achieved the construction speed of "three days, four days, one floor" and "three days, one floor" respectively, creating a new construction speed in Egypt. The first steel pipe column weighing 26.8 tons was slowly lifted by the towering jib tower crane and embedded in the concrete foundation of the L01 floor, marking the first successful hoisting of the tower's steel structure project, thus entering the large-scale steel structure construction stage. The total amount of steel used in the steel structure project of the sign tower is 26,000 tons. The steel columns are manufactured and processed in China. After passing the inspection, they will be shipped to Egypt. In the construction of the steel structure of the sign tower, the concrete pouring of the steel columns is one of the biggest highlights. According to the design requirements, concrete must be poured in the steel column, so the steel cage is bound on the ground. After the steel column is successfully hoisted, the "jacking method" is used to pour concrete. The process has high efficiency, no vibration, and good concrete self-compacting effect. In order to successfully install the steel structure column foot of the sign tower, the project has compiled a special construction plan, optimized the support structure through BIM technology, adjusted the arrangement and style of the steel bars, and avoided the difficulty of tying steel bars in high altitudes and closed areas through the overall installation. At the same time, the construction safety is fully guaranteed. Tian Wei, a Chinese construction engineer, said: "The CBD project is a project witnessed and signed by President Xi and President Sisi. Egypt is an important fulcrum along the Belt and Road, and the CBD project is one of the most important ones. As for the sign tower, the Egyptian Prime Minister evaluated the sign The tower is the new pyramid of Egypt."

Chinese machinery stationed in overseas projects

After three years of construction, the CBD project of the new capital of Egypt has made progress again. The main part of the PK08 tender section of the Central Hotel, which is jointly built by Chinese and Egyptian construction contractors, has been capped. Most of the construction of the main structure of the project has been completed, and the interior, mechanical and electrical, and municipal works of the project are being accelerated. The scene was in full swing. Nearly 15,000 employees from China and Egypt shuttled between the two sides, and the construction machinery kept running. In this project, the "Little Green Miracle Corps" composed of Zoomlion tower cranes, construction lifts, truck cranes, concrete pumps and other equipment participated in the whole process, providing key equipment guarantee for the construction of this "desert new city".

The service engineer of Zoomlion said: "In order to ensure the efficient and smooth progress of the project, in the early stage of equipment procurement, the construction party put forward high requirements for the stability of the operation of tower cranes and other equipment and the convenience of disassembly and assembly. In view of the working conditions of the project And the surrounding environment, we recommended to them high-performance tower cranes suitable for local climatic conditions such as sandy weather and high temperature, including models such as T7530-16D, T7020-10E, T6513-8F and TC5610A-6A.”

In fact, whether it is a tower crane or other members of the "Little Green Miracle Corps", Zoomlion's overseas engineers have insisted on on-site inspections since the beginning of cooperation, actively communicated with the construction party, and went all out to escort the project construction. The project of "Little Green Miracle Legion" all over Egypt's new capital, "Desert City", is just a microcosm of Zoomlion's products shining overseas. From the construction of Jakarta International Stadium in Indonesia to the "Bridge of Dreams" in Bangladesh; from the main exhibition hall in Astana, Kazakhstan to the international financial center project in Istanbul, Turkey, Zoomlion's products have spread all over ASEAN, Central Asia, South Asia and West Asia , Central and Eastern Europe, Africa. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, it has helped the joint growth of landmark buildings or dream cities along the route. Zoomlion seized the development opportunities and deeply cultivated overseas markets with the overseas business strategy of "end-to-end, digitalization and localization", and made continuous breakthroughs. Up to now, Zoomlion's products and services have covered more than 130 countries and regions. In the process of integrating into the Belt and Road Initiative, Zoomlion has created a win-win situation with its localized operation, which has won appreciation from all walks of life overseas.

Traffic engineering needs to work hard

Shenzhen Metro Group assisted the construction of the Egyptian Ramadan 10th city railway project, and successfully completed the train's step-by-step speed increase test in the A3 section, with a maximum instantaneous speed of 125 km/h, which is another major engineering node of this overseas railway project. During the speed test, the electric bus was tested at four speeds of 40 km/h, 60 km/h, 80 km/h, 100 km/h, and 120 km/h from EL-Shorouk station to Future station. Step by step steadily, consolidate the foundation for speed improvement, achieve a test run at a speed of 120 km/h, and finally reach an instantaneous speed of 125 km/h. The purpose of the speed test is to test the system function, dynamic performance and system status within the specified speed range according to the design and related technical standards, to determine the speed condition of the line, and to comprehensively test the stability of the power supply system, vehicle system and rail system. , to better ensure driving safety. According to the on-site test data, during the test run of the train, indicators such as wheel-rail relationship, pantograph-net relationship, vehicle stability, track quality index, and catenary smoothness all meet the requirements of industry standards.

The Ramadan 10th city railway project in Egypt is a major achievement of China-Egypt pragmatic cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. It is undertaken by the China Railway-AVIC International Consortium. Among them, Shenzhen Metro Group signed the project operation supervision service contract and joint debugging and joint testing service contract with AVIC International and China Railway Consortium, providing 1.5 years of operation preparation, 2 years of operation supervision services and joint debugging for the city suburban railway on the tenth day of Ramadan in Egypt. Joint test service. The Tenth of Ramadan City is an important satellite city of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and is also the seat of the first industrial zone established by the Egyptian government in the desert area. The Egyptian Ramadan 10th City Railway Project is the first electrified railway project in Egypt. It is a link connecting the urban area of Cairo, the satellite cities along the eastern route and the new capital of Egypt. It is about 67.85 kilometers long and has 12 stations along the line. The Egyptian 10th Ramadan City Railway Project has attracted the attention of the Egyptian government and local people. After completion, it will greatly improve the transportation capacity between the Egyptian capital and various key new cities, and play an important role in the urban development of Cairo, Egypt.

Tourism has always been one of the pillar industries of Egypt's economy, accounting for 13% to 15% of GDP. In recent years, under the guidance of the green growth strategy, Egypt has comprehensively promoted the upgrading of the tourism industry and improved the level of tourism services. In 2020, the Pyramid Scenic Spot will introduce the first Zhongtong new N-series pure electric bus, which is also the first time Egypt has introduced pure electric vehicles in the scenic spot. After more than a year of trial operation, Zhongtong's new N series has been successfully recognized by the scenic spot. At the end of 2021, with the blessing of good operating quality, the second batch of new N series arrived as scheduled. The new N-Series will be used as a dedicated shuttle for the Pyramid Scenic Area. While enjoying the charm of the ancient civilization, tourists from all over the world will have a more comfortable, healthy and green riding environment. The application of the whole vehicle dustproof and sandproof design, intelligent temperature control system, 24-hour battery safety monitoring, double-insulation detection linkage control technology, energy-saving technology, energy-saving air conditioning and other systems and configurations fully guarantee the safety and economic value of the vehicle. Since the first new N series entered the scenic spot in 2020, Zhongtong bus service personnel have been tracking and guaranteeing the whole process and responding to customer needs at any time. At the same time, we provide professional guidance and support for the improvement of our customers' operational infrastructure. In the future, this batch of new Zhongtong series N will be operated in the scenic area as a dedicated line for the transportation connection of core scenic spots such as the Pyramid Panorama-Moncala Pyramid-Khufu Pyramid-Hafra Pyramid-Sphinx, etc., to tourists from all over the world. Show the charm of Made in China.

China's intelligent manufacturing accelerates its entry into the Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese companies have also brought the concept of smart city construction to Egypt. Project P2 & P6 tender D01 residential building is the tallest residential building in Africa with a height of 196 meters. It leads the development of Egypt's high-end residential market with advanced design concepts, and is a real green intelligent building. Automatic control of road signs, automatic disposal of domestic waste; equipped with intelligent control system, integrating security, fire alarm, building control system and other subsystems into the central control center for unified intelligent management. The D01 residential building will be fully automatic and intelligent in every detail. Not only the D01 residential building, but also the details of green construction, energy saving and environmental protection can be seen everywhere at the construction site of the Xindu CBD project. A reclaimed water treatment station will be constructed to treat about 400 cubic meters of sewage every day, and the purified water will be used for greening, dust removal, etc. Improve water efficiency; convert solar energy into electricity for outdoor lighting and domestic hot water, and partially replace generators; install 103 60-watt LED solar street lights on main roads, which can save more than 170,000 Egyptian pounds per year; Recycled aluminum formwork, environmentally friendly curtain wall materials, self-compacting concrete and other environmental protection technologies, give play to the advantages of environmental protection and energy saving, improve the utilization rate of resources, adopt a variety of green construction measures, promote the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, and build a beautiful green home with the Egyptian people. Khalid Husseini, spokesman for the Egyptian construction company, said: "The new administrative capital with smart infrastructure will be an organized and planned extension of Cairo, Egypt's first smart city, as well as the legislative and executive authority. the bond between."

Central SOEs Help Talent Cultivation along the Belt and Road

Focusing on the talent needs for the development of Egypt's construction industry, China State Construction Group focuses on the professional development needs of Egyptian employees, adheres to the talent strategy of "specialization, professionalization, and internationalization", transforms the concept of talent training, integrates training resources, and builds and matches the development strategy. An employee training system that meets the requirements of the post's ability, respects the law of talent growth, unblocks the career development channels of various talents, and builds a dynamic and open stage for employees to realize their personal value. The first "Luban Academy" in Egypt was established, which improved the technical level of Egyptian workers through theoretical study and skill training. Establish a system of "mentor and apprentice", and train talents through the pairing of mentors and apprentices to inherit architectural concepts and technologies. By equipping new recruits with both Chinese and Egyptian well-qualified mentors, we help them grow rapidly and better integrate into their work. The various sub-bureaus under the China Construction Administration, in this construction, almost every sub-bureau is responsible for one of the task sections of the general project, and the construction of the Chinese side is progressing smoothly. It is expected that most of the main project will be completed in 2021 and delivered to Egypt on time in 2022. The Egyptian government has invested heavily in the new capital, pinning the hopes of the entire Egyptian people. Under the construction of the Chinese side, the whole project is progressing smoothly. Not only has the groundwater introduction project been successfully built for the new capital of Egypt, but also a series of high-quality projects such as power supply systems, roads, and sand-proof green belts have been built.

With the support of Chinese infrastructure, Egypt, which is seriously lacking in land, has added another 700 square kilometers of usable oasis, which is a significant attempt. However, once the new capital of Cairo is completed and put into use, the people will be able to live and work in peace and contentment. This will be the most powerful model project for desert city construction, and will also play a positive role in the future engineering cooperation between China, Africa and other regions. The title of China's infrastructure fanatics is indeed well-deserved. China's machinery prides itself on producing super-large crawler cranes, which no longer need to import foreign equipment, realizing a new situation of independence. After the new capital is completed, it will become a new political and financial center in Egypt, which will vigorously promote the development of the Suez Canal Economic Belt and the Red Sea Economic Belt, and boost the realization of Egypt's national rejuvenation plan. Its successful implementation will create a model of cooperation between China and Egypt under the Belt and Road Initiative.Editor/XingWentao