Project Name | Viaduct Events Centre |
Builder | Hawkins Constructions Ltd |
Project Description | The technically challenging construction issue for this project was the manufacture of the steel frame and in particular the curved steel diagrid roof structure and trusses. The trusses were manufactured in part off site and delivered onto the wharf in 3 sections. These were then joined on site. The trusses weighed up to 55 tonnes each and were lifted into place on a tandem lift and fixed to 2 columns giving a clear span of 30m. The sprinkler system was installed at ground level and lifted with the trusses to final position. |
Scope | To design and build a fire protection system including the following:
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