Facade technology makes history

fischer FZP undercut anchors secure war memorial in Hawaii

Facade technology makes history
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During the renovation of an important war memorial in Honolulu, substructures and about 8,000 FZP II undercut anchors from fischer BWM façade systems were used. Since March 14, 2018, the former BWM Dübel und Montagetechnik GmbH has been part of the fischer group from the Northern Black Forest.
In a picturesque natural landscape in Honolulu, Hawaii, is the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Because the site was built inside a volcanic crater, it is colloquially known as the "Punchbowl Cemetery." In addition to Pearl Harbor, it is another landmark and famous memorial site in Honolulu. The site is dedicated to about 53,000 soldiers who gave their lives in several wars.  
An important place in the large complex is the memorial for those who fell in the Second World War. However, since it was in poor condition, the National Cemetery Administration decided to renovate it. The planning was in the hands of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The fischer Group was also involved in this historic project. The task was to replace the natural stone slabs with the engraved names of the fallen over an area of approximately 1,200 square meters. To securely and firmly attach the slabs, which are about 60 centimeters wide and 90 centimeters high, to the concrete walls, around 8,000 fischer FZP II undercut anchors in the 13x30 M8/SO/13 AL version were used together with the fischer BWM aluminum support structure ATK 103 P.

Property Profile

Object type:
Memorial
Memorial Site Location:
Honolulu in Hawaii
How many fischer products were used?
8,000 Undercut Anchors
Area of the memorial:
1,200 sq m
The aluminum support structure ATK 103 P including the long-span clamps with a length of 150 mm, specially manufactured by fischer BWM for this project in Gorleben, was used for this purpose. Together with the fischer Zykon plate anchors, the solutions securely and invisibly fasten the natural stone slabs in the concrete. With the fischer BWM ATK 103 systems, different material thicknesses can also be economically combined thanks to the patented "folding principle." The skillful interaction of fischer FZP undercut anchors and fischer BWM substructures formed the optimal solution for the project. After the renovation, the memorial now offers a flawless and durable place of remembrance.

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