Pede Viaduct

The historic Pede Viaduct in Dilbeek, Belgium, spans 523 meters across the Pede Valley. Originally constructed between 1930 and 1935, the viaduct features 16 reinforced-concrete arches and is recognized as a protected monument within an environmentally valuable landscape.

The renovation and expansion of the viaduct involved adding railway tracks on either side of the existing structure while preserving its historic character. Slender reinforced-concrete bridge decks were supported by steel cantilever structures extending from the original piers, combining modern engineering with the preservation of the viaduct's distinctive architecture.

CIG contributed to the project through the 3D cold forming of 65 steel plates for Belgian steel construction company Iemants. Manufactured from 45 mm thick S355J2 steel, the plates were formed at our facility in Groningen using specialized production techniques. Our work also included the preparation of production information and forming templates, ensuring the steel components met the required shapes and tolerances.