Richter Provides Temporary Works Solutions for Planned Track Improvement Works.
Published: 28/07/2021 11:22
Richter continues working closely with its client and Principal Contractor, to provide engineered solutions to facilitate the planned track improvement works on the West Anglia Mainline.
The proposed works involve the four-tracking of the existing line between Angel Road and Stratford that requires improvements to both station platforms and bridge infrastructure.
Notable challenges include the construction of a new bridge over the River Lea where Richter designed an un-balanced cofferdam to facilitate new abutments to be constructed in very close proximity to the existing tracks.
This project also required the design of a reinforced earth haul road and working platform on very soft ground to allow a 750t crawler crane access to lift the new 130t bridge girders into place.
Other temporary works have included piling platforms, bespoke hoarding solutions for use on existing platforms (utilising existing deck as kentledge), demolition sequences for removing existing bridge structures, and deep excavation supports. Richter also undertook production of permanent works details to include reinforced earth acoustic bunds, embankments and OLE foundations.
Utilising the skillset of the project team and working with the existing constraints inherited from the site, we have 'Engineered Value' with our partners to ensure the clients design brief was delivered on time, on budget and within the allotted construction program.
