Frankham were commissioned to carry out the design of essential foundation structures for electric vehicle charging points, feeder pillar cabinets and ancillary elements.
- BAM Nuttall Ltd
- £20k
The development of standard designs to suit a range of sites experiencing differing ground and weather conditions.
To ensure the structural integrity of the foundation solutions, the designs accounted for a variety of loading applications and ground conditions, to ensure the standard designs were suitable and effective across the range of sites considered, and also applicable to future sites if required.
Working to a very tight programme to meet construction deadlines.
Frankham worked closely with the client and Network Rail to develop a risk assessment and obtain acceptance for works to commence ahead of the final Approved for Construction (AFC) issue. This required the production of high level drawings at an early stage in the project to illustrate the proposed solutions, and close communication with the client throughout the construction phase.
Pre-cast concrete EV blocks were used for charging stations which offer significant sustainability advantages over in-situ concrete construction methods, including reduced material waste, lower carbon emissions, faster installation, enhanced quality control, reuse and recyclability, and improved durability.
A two output charging station was proposed which resulted in cost savings compared to installing single output stations. This was due to the installation, maintenance and operational costs associated with two-output stations are often lower on a per-charging-point basis, leading to overall cost-effectiveness.
Armco barriers were implemented to provide protection for the feeder pillars, safeguarding against accidental damage from vehicles within the car park. This contributed to the safety of both drivers and pedestrians by reducing the risk of electrical hazards and accidents caused by collisions with exposed infrastructure.
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