Gia Binh International Airport

Gia Binh International Airport is the largest private airport project ever developed in Vietnam, invested with the vision of becoming a major aviation, logistics, and high-tech industrial hub in the northern region.

At the outset, it is essential to emphasize that airport infrastructure projects impose extremely stringent requirements on ground treatment, long-term stability, and resistance to heavy dynamic loads. From runways and aircraft aprons to passenger terminals and connecting bridge–road systems, every component requires a synchronized, highly accurate, and field-proven foundation solution.

In this article, Hanoi Vietnam will deeply analyze technical aspects, real-world performance, operating costs, and comparisons with other construction equipment solutions, thereby helping engineers and project owners make the right decisions.

From that perspective, the article highlights the role of CDM soil mixing rigs, bored pile construction, and specialized construction materials in the implementation of the Gia Binh International Airport project.

Hanoi Vietnam’s Role in the Gia Binh International Airport Project

For a project of the scale and complexity of Gia Binh International Airport, selecting contractors and equipment suppliers is not merely about machinery capacity, but also about hands-on experience, coordination capability, and operational reliability throughout the project lifecycle.

Hanoi Vietnam is honored and fortunate to contribute a part of its efforts to the project through direct involvement in key foundation works. These works represent the “structural backbone” of the project, directly influencing construction progress, structural quality, and long-term durability.

In practice, airport projects typically cover very large areas with complex geotechnical conditions and require uniform ground improvement across wide zones. Inappropriate foundation solutions can lead to differential settlement, structural cracking, or premature degradation during operation. Therefore, Hanoi Vietnam’s participation goes beyond equipment supply, focusing instead on delivering practical foundation solutions tailored to actual site conditions in Gia Binh.

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Supply of CDM Soil Mixing Rigs and Zhenzhong Drilling Tools for Gia Binh

One of the major scopes undertaken by Hanoi Vietnam is the supply of CDM soil-cement mixing rigs, equipped with new 90 kW – 110 kW drilling tools from Zhenzhong.

CDM soil mixing technology is considered highly suitable for airport projects due to its ability to:

Improve weak ground over large areas.
Reduce total and differential settlement.
Create stable subgrades for structures subjected to heavy dynamic loads such as runways and aircraft aprons.

High-power Zhenzhong drilling tools deliver deep, uniform, and stable soil mixing performance. Compared with older-generation equipment, these new systems provide:

Higher construction productivity while maintaining strict quality control.
Reduced vibration transmission, suitable for works near existing infrastructure or residential zones.
High durability and stable operation under continuous heavy-duty working conditions.

The early adoption of modern, synchronized CDM equipment enables project stakeholders to maintain tight schedule control while minimizing long-term operational and maintenance risks.

Bored Pile Construction for Bridge Systems on the Gia Binh – Hanoi Capital Route

In addition to CDM works, Hanoi Vietnam also directly carried out bored pile construction for bridge structures along the Gia Binh – Hanoi Capital connecting route. This route serves as a vital transportation corridor, linking the airport to the nation’s political and economic center.

Bored pile construction for bridges within this project requires:

High positional accuracy for pile alignment and depth.
Stable performance under varying geological conditions.
Strict control over drilling slurry quality and pile concrete integrity.

Actual construction results demonstrate that the combination of experienced operators and synchronized drilling systems allowed Hanoi Vietnam to fully meet technical specifications. The completed piles achieved designed depths, consistent concrete quality, and long-term load-bearing capacity for bridge piers and approach structures.

Supply of Foundation Materials and Waterproofing Solutions

Beyond equipment supply and construction works, Hanoi Vietnam also provided key foundation materials for the project, particularly drilling slurry and specialized construction consumables.

High-quality API 13A Section 11 compliant bentonite powder supplied to the project includes products from reputable manufacturers such as:

Kutch
Bentoclay
Van-Bent
Gimpex Bentonite (India)

These bentonite products help:

Stabilize borehole walls during bored pile drilling.
Minimize collapse risks in deep excavations.
Ensure accurate pile geometry and reliable structural performance after concreting.

In addition, waterproofing materials were carefully selected to meet the demanding conditions of airport construction, where resistance to water ingress, chemicals, and long-term operational wear is essential.

The Significance of Gia Binh International Airport for Vietnam’s Construction Industry

Gia Binh International Airport is not only a large-scale private aviation project, but also a significant milestone for:

Vietnam’s airport infrastructure sector.
Greater private-sector participation in strategic national projects.
The application of modern foundation engineering technologies.

The adoption of CDM ground improvement, high-capacity bored pile construction, and internationally standardized materials reflects a broader trend toward higher technical standards in Vietnam’s major infrastructure developments.

Conclusion

Gia Binh International Airport stands as a clear symbol of Vietnam’s accelerating infrastructure development in a new era.
Hanoi Vietnam’s participation through the supply of Zhenzhong CDM equipment, direct bored pile construction works, and foundation material provision demonstrates not only strong technical capability, but also the growing role of Vietnamese enterprises in large-scale, high-standard infrastructure projects.

This project serves as an important foundation for Hanoi Vietnam to continue partnering in future strategic infrastructure developments, contributing to the construction of a modern, resilient, and sustainable transportation and logistics system for Vietnam.