1.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

2. PORTFOLIO

3. RETHINKING CONSTRUCTION WITH STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES

4. NEW PROJECTS

5. AOB

AGENDA
AFFAN INNOVATIVE STRUCTURES

• FORMED IN 2004 IN DUBAI BY

DR AMER AFFAN

• PROVIDES COMPLETE TURN KEY

SOLUTIONS TO THE
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

• CONCEPT DEISGN TO
INSTALLATION ON SITE OF
COMPLEX STEEL AND GLASS
ASSEMBLIES AND STRUCTURAL
COMPOSITE PRODUCTS

• WITH ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE IN

FULL RANGE OF BUILDING
MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS

COMPANY BACKGROUND
A HISTORY OF SOLUTIONS IN ;

• GLASS FACADES

• TENSION ASSEMBLIES

• POINT FIXED SYSTEMS

• GLAZED ROOFLIGHTS

• CANOPIES

• 3D STRUCTURES

• CABLE GLASS SYSTEMS

• GLASS BRIDGES

• ADVANCED SHADING SYSTEMS

COMPANY BACKGROUND
 NOW A MARKET LEADER IN
SOLUTIONS WITH ADVANCED
STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES

COMPANY BACKGROUND
AN INHOUSE DESIGN TEAM

28 ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS

WORKING IN 3D CATIA, TEKLA

RHINO AND AUTOCAD

CONCEPT DESIGNS, 3D MODELLING

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IN STAD AND

ABACUS

Design
 4m x 2m Laser Machine 5-Axis Steel Milling Machines

4m- CNC Sheet Bending Machine

Fabrication
 And other Fabrication Machinery.

Essentially AFFAN fabricates

all the components of high spec steel structures

Fabrication
 10,000 m2 For Composite Fabrication 33mx13mx3m 5axis Mould Making Machine

State–of-the-Art Infusion Tables 16 Composite Infusion Machine

Composite Fabrication
 33m x 6m 5 Axis
Composite Milling
Machine

Fabrication
Structural Composites: AFFAN Factory in DIP, Dubai
OUR INSTALLATION TEAMS ARE LED
BY AN INSTALLATION DIRECTOR
WITH EACH PROJECT HAVING A
DEDICATED TEAM FROM PROJECT
MANAGER DOWN TO SITE FIXERS ….
ALL USUALLY AFFAN DIRECT
EMPLOYEES DEPENDING ON
LOCATION

CURRENT AFR = ZERO

NO REPORTABLE ACCIDENTS IN
LAST 3 YEARS

Installation
INSTALLATION OF THE
STRUCTURAL
COMPOSITE CANOPY
AT KING ABDULLAH
SPORTS CITY

INDIVIDUAL PANELS
ARE 11M X 1.8M WIDE
BUT WITH A WEIGHT
LESS THAN 300KG TO
MAKE INSTALLATION
EASIER AND QUICKER

Installation
PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
References: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, KSA
References: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, KSA
References: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, KSA
References: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, KSA
References: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, KSA
 Site Progress Photos of
the Extract Totems

Anodised Aluminium
with Additional
composite elements
to achieve the
double curves
required by Arup's
design

References: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, KSA

 Site Progress Photos of
the Main Entrance
Canopy

11m x 1.8 m double

curved composite
panels finished with
powder coated
aluminium

References: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, KSA

 AFFAN has been
awarded the contract
for all the Skylights

References: YAS MALL Abu Dhabi

 Skylight 5
Completed

References: YAS MALL Abu Dhabi

 Project Overview
64 skylights
Glazed screens
Composite Canopies

References: YAS MALL Abu Dhabi

 Exterior
75m x 30m free
Cladding
span barrel vault
Panels in
the Shape
of a Dragon

Canopy offers shade between two Office Buildings

References: Dubai Free Zone

 Aerial photo of one Canopy Light Compact Construction with louvers
acting as Structural Stiffeners

References: General Organization of Social Insurance, KSA

References: Traders Hotel, Abu Dhabi
References: Jumeirah Creek Hotel Dubai, UAE
 135m x 14m Spider Glazed Facade

References: Dusit Hotel Abu Dhabi , UAE

 The roof is
65m x 35m twisted barrel vault constructed from
shells and the glass
panels are cold bent
to achieve the
double curvature of
the roof

References: Dusit Hotel Abu Dhabi , UAE

References: Dusit Hotel Abu Dhabi , UAE
References: City Hospital Dubai, UAE
References: City Hospital Dubai, UAE
Track and Installation by
Cleaning Machine by MANNTECH
AFFAN: Tolerances are
Within +/- 2mm.

Façade Cleaning System by AFFAN / MANNTECH

References: Central Market Abu Dhabi, UAE

Internal Cleaning Gantry by
AFFAN External Cleaning Davit by AFFAN

Aluminium Cleaning Gantry by AFFAN

References: Jumeirah Creek Hotel Dubai, UAE

 We also supplied and installed the fountain including the LED lighting.

References: Kia/ Hyundai Car Showroom in Doha, Qatar

 External Shading Screens.

References: Imperial College London, Diabetic Center, Abu Dhabi

 Suspended Swimming Pool. Transparent Swimming Pool above the
hotel reception.

References: Jumeirah Creek Hotel, Dubai, UAE

ADVANCED STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES
 Luxury and Educational Hospital Architect: Cezar Pelli
in Doha, Qatar

Structural Composites: Sidra Hospital Doha

Structural Analysis reveals heavy steel Desired Architectural Slenderness could
construction with high deflections not be maintained
(Total steel weight for both canopies
was approximately 680 tons)

Structural Composites: Sidra Hospital Doha

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AFFAN modified the design into steel and
carbon Fibers but keeping the original
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architectural dimensions. Flying Carpet.

Structural Composites: Sidra Hospital Doha

 Fabrication of Composite panels by AFFAN in Dubai

Composite Fabrication
 Testing of 25m Composite Beam by AFFAN in Dubai

Composite Fabrication
 Airbus checked the design independently (third party)
Composite Fabrication
 AFFAN carried out the structural calculations
Composite Fabrication
Structural Composites: Sidra Hospital Qatar
Structural Composites: Sidra Hospital Qatar
 AFFAN has been contracted to develop and supply the supporting
system for the external façade (Shading panels)
Structural Composites: ITCC Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
 The connecting plates of the façade panels are to support the façade
panels as well as the external lights features
Structural Composites: ITCC Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
 Structural composite were used because of stiffness and light weight.
All lighting connection were integrated into the connecting plates.
Structural Composites: ITCC Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
 Aluminum panels were later infused onto the plates to match the
Appearance Of the outer (aluminum) façade panels.
Structural Composites: ITCC Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
Structural Composites: ITCC Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
Structural Composites: ITCC Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
Entrance canopy measures 240m in length Re-designed steel frame. The new reactions are only
and 12m in width. Structural Composite 20% of those of the original design with fewer
Panels are to be used supports.

Structural Composites: YAS MALL, Abu Dhabi

Structural Composites: Fabrication of Panels for Yas Mall
 The Canopy Installation in Progress - January 2014

Structural Composites: YAS MALL, Abu Dhabi

Structural Composites: YAS MALL, Abu Dhabi
Structural Composites: YAS MALL, Abu Dhabi
 Cladding was designed so that the building looked more
like an office building than a factory
Structural Composites: AFFAN Factory in DIP, Dubai
Structural Composites: AFFAN Factory in DIP, Dubai
 14m façade panels made of structural composites

Structural Composites: AFFAN Factory in DIP, Dubai

 The Ladybug has a structural composite shell approx.
450 m2 with completely seamless joints and glazed
vision panels. Installation commences in May 2014

Al Jalila Hospital – Media Centre - Dubai

 The ICC in Medinah
requires 8No structural
composite domes, clad
in Italian glass mosaics
and featuring LED
dynamic lighting
included within the
decorative ribs

The domes are all

supported on structural
steel designed supplied
and installed by Affan

Largest dome is 21m Dia

Design to commence
April 2014

International Convention Centre – Medinah KSA

 5-high-rise building in Abu Dhabi with BMU problems
Structural Composites: Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
 The “finished” buildings still look as if they are still under construction.
Structural Composites: Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
 AFFAN was asked to developed a simple system for cleaning the buildings:
Davits made of carbon fibers will be used. Total weight is less than 50kg.

Structural Composites: Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 Mobile davit being tested in
And a turn table at its base
our factory

Structural Composites; New Davit System

 The new davit system is now under patent and final
testing - initial response from Clients and building
owners very positive

Structural Composites: Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 ADVANTAGES OF STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES

• EXTREMELY LIGHT

• STRONGER THAN STEEL

• ABILITY TO INCLUDE LED LIGHTING AS PART OF THE STRUCTURE

• FREE FORM DESIGNS AND 3D STRUCTURES ARE ACHIEVABLE

• SEAMLESS JOINTED STRUCTURES CAN BE DESIGNED AND FABRICATED

• UNDERPINNED BY CFK VALLEY AND TECHNOLOGY DERIVED FROM AIRBUS

Structural Composites: Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

 Affan is part of the CFK
Valley Group

Industry leaders who

have joined together
under the umbrella of
Airbus, to develop and
use structural composites
across a diverse range of
industries from aviation to
automotive and now ,
with Affan, construction

Composite Fabrication
 PLAN DESIGN FABRICATE INSTALL MAINTAIN

Summary
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