Overview
Frankham was appointed to inspect and identify structural elements, and to design remedial works, to the canopies at Fratton Station.
Company
Client
- Octavius Infrastructure Ltd
Location
- Fratton, Portsmouth
Sector
Services
Project focus
Services provided by Frankham on this project included:
- A desktop site reconnaissance via satellite images.
- Site inspection, measurements and comprehensive sketches demonstrating the canopy roof structure and load paths.
- Canopy gauging survey and analysis.
- Design of permanent remedial and temporary works.
- Construction methodology, sequencing of repairs and maintenance of stability throughout.
- Structural design report and detailed drawings.
Areas of the canopies identified for targeted maintenance and repair were:
- A splice connection to the timber column on Platform 2.
- To revise the pipe support detail by relieving loads from a deflected beam on Platform 3.
- Reinstatement of a cracked cast iron bracket to the deflected beam on Platform 3.
Sustainability
Retrofitting of the defective timber column and cracked, cast iron bracket in the Fratton Station canopies, delivers a sustainable solution.
Maintaining the ongoing structural performance and lifespan of the station canopies is a less wasteful and low carbon
solution compared with replacement with new structural members.
This project is part of a programme of maintenance and engineering works, managed by Network Rail, that utilises the £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund launched by the UK government.
Investing in infrastructure will improve everyday life for communities across the UK, including the upgrade of local transport.
Project Location
Portsmouth
Fratton Station
