Technical Visit

FACILITIES OF ASPROKAT S.A.

On January 10, 2025 a technical visit to the ASPROKAT S.A facilities was conducted, in the framework of the “Analysis and Design” MSc Programme.

Students were guided through the production line of prefabricated elements of RC industrial buildings, were informed by the Technical Director Mr. Dimitris Kampolis about the procedure of producing prefabricated elements and were given the opportunity to discuss about the advantages and the challenges of prefabrication. The relevant regulatory provisions were mentioned.

 A series of real projects from both Greece and the international arena were presented with an emphasis on the formation of connection details and construction procedures. Finally, they had the opportunity to discuss the advantages and challenges of prefabrication. There was special reference to the application and elements of prestressing in basic structural elements of the construction body, in buildings and bridges.

Students also had the opportunity to visit both RC production units as well as the quality control laboratory and were informed about the quality control programme by the Production and Quality Assurance Manager, Mr. Konstantinos Koutsoupias.

The students were escorted by Professors Ch. Zeris and A. Labropoulos.

Warm thanks to Mr. D. Kampolis and Mr. K. Koutsoupias for the hospitality, the guiding tour and the very informative presentations.