Structural assessment of suitability of existing quay to receive new cargo handling operating equipment and development of operational methods.
The work required a detailed determination of the capacity of the existing jetty to receive increased imposed loads from new operational plant. The work required a detailed understanding of operational working methods in order to establish realistic loading scenarios to deliver efficient working practices and establish suitable management controls.
The analysis of the jetty required detailed site investigation to establish the precise construction of the jetty across three different construction forms. This included:
Following establishment of the various construction forms along the length of the jetty, specific load cases for the proposed plant were established based on operational and cargo handling requirements. Modern plant typically generates significantly higher loads than original equipment and this requires considerable care to be taken to find acceptable working solutions for older structures. A successful solution was ultimately found including specifying detailed operating procedures.
Project:Jetty Condition Survey & Structural Assessment
Alan Wood & Partners
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