Mafesa supplies Corten iron for the construction of the Sarajevo bridge in Barcelona

Mafesa supplies Corten iron for the construction of the Sarajevo bridge in Barcelona

One of the main building materials of the Sarajevo Bridge in Barcelona is Corten iron coming from Mafesa. Due to its high copper, chrome and nickel content, Corten or weathering steel takes on a special reddish-orangey hue that may vary depending on its environment. Its oxidation is merely superficial, creating a protective oxide coating which is impermeable to water and environmental corrosion. The steel requires no further painting nor galvanic protection. The Sarajevo Bridge is designed as a green bridge that incorporates sustainability criteria and other concepts: - The bridge is designed as a bridge green single platform, allowing traffic calming road and a friendly connection between neighborhoods. -. Bridge Sarajevo, implemented a vegetal wall that improves the quality of the urban landscape Plants and gardening Vertical Bridge Sarajevo, promote biodiversity in this area and in adjoining areas. - The construction elements have been designed considering sustainability criteria.