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Shore Moorings, Finnart & Grangemouth (UK). Evaluation of tensile capacity of existing shore moorings at petrochemical berths. Design of supplementary anchorages to enable the mooring facilities to be upgraded; involving the application of tension piles, ground anchors and keyed excavations in rock. Scrabster Piling, Caithness (UK). Technical evaluation of inter-tidal and near shore piling problems associated with new ferry terminal construction. Detailed review of ground investigation and specified requirements for piling works. Crane Stabilisation - Govan, Glasgow (UK). To rectify settlement as a consequence migration of fines within saturated fluvial fine sand strata; design of remedial scheme, involving permeation grouting of soil mass to depth of 20m and temporary support of existing sheet piled quay wall, in advance of emergency reconstruction of damaged foundation for dockside crane rails. Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney (UK). Independent review of the installation of high capacity tension anchorages for 900mm diameter raking piles at new inter-island ferry terminal jetty. Validation of testing procedures and assessment of anchor socket capability up to 1200kN DWL. Holmsgarth Terminal, Lerwick, Shetland (UK). Design of high capacity tension anchorages for dolphin tubular piles and tie-backs for sheet piled link-span quay wall. Devonshire Dock Ship Lift, Barrow in Furness (UK). Review of construction ground investigation & hydraulic filling records to derive dynamic soil parameters for the purpose of revised seismic safety case evaluation. Assessment of liquefaction potential. Recommendations for further detailed investigations. Braye Breakwater, Alderney (Channel Islands). Technical review and tender evaluation of marine survey and investigation proposals in preparation for breakwater stabilisation and rehabilitation scheme. Sewer Outfall Repairs, Moray Firth (UK). Technical supervision of marine operations for eight port diffuser replacement on long sea outfall. Appraisal of the outfall pipe stability in response to a dynamic seabed regime, leading to the selective installation of new support piling in inter-tidal and offshore sections of the outfall. Coast Protection and Cliff Stabilisation, Robin Hood's Bay (UK). Geotechnical design of cliff stabilisation measures involving piled counterfort buttresses and deep drainage, together with a rock armour sea defence revetment. Preparation of Contract Documents for the scheme. Rhu Marina, Gair Loch (UK). Assessment of marine sediment transport potential in connection with proposed reclamation and breakwater extension. Coastal Landslide Risk Assessment, Runswick Bay (UK). Investigation and monitoring of active landslide. Risk assessment of associated sea wall lateral displacement and progressive failure. Recommendations and indicative proposals for emergency stabilisation and coastal protection works. Coastal Defence Strategy, Scarborough (UK). Management, interpretation and reporting of geotechnical investigations and installation of instrumentation on coastal slopes. Assessment of stability and integrity of sea walls and harbour breakwater. Marine Investigations, North Sea (UK). Independent review of geotechnical & geophysical activities for near shore investigation and submarine pipeline inspection. Preparation of method statements, risk assessments and project HSE Plan. Quay Wall Stability, Grangemouth (UK). Evaluation of West Channel quay wall stability for dockside tandem heavy lift. Design of stable crane outrigger pads, monitoring and condition surveys. Piling Grangemouth (UK). Design and specification of replacement driven tubular fender piles in Forth alluvium for petrochemical jetty refurbishment. Forth Rail Bridge (UK). Assessment, investigation and remedial works design to reinstate a sea wall failure at the north pier of the historic crossing of the Firth of Forth. Coastal Footpath, St. Cyrus - Montrose (UK). Planning environmental and engineering matters associated with the formation of a coastal footpath and cycleway; implementation of the North Esk listed viaduct feasibility study recommendations. Slope Assessment, Scarborough (UK). Independent physical appraisal of coastal slopes in relation to a proposed leisure development involving some disturbance of potentially unstable formations. Coastal Protection, Isle of Wight (UK). Technical review of coastal protection and slope stabilisation scheme at Castle Cove. Pre-tender review of Contract documentation. Holbeck Landslide, Scarborough (UK). Post construction monitoring, maintenance inspection and supervision of remedial works. Ethylene Facilities Grangemouth Docks (UK). Review of available records of earlier piling in Forth alluvial soils. Design and testing of 100t mooring dolphins and bearing piles for East Quay refurbishment. Hunterson Drydock Extension, Firth of Clyde (UK). Responsible for appraisal and checking of schemes for extension of the marine construction facility involving the stability of 18m slopes in marine sands, seepage control and sheet piled toe walls. Design of 300t mooring pile groups. Coastal Protection, Isle of Islay (UK). Design of rock armour defences including the local sourcing of materials and mobilisation of all contractor's resources from Scottish mainland. HMNB Rosyth, Firth of Forth (UK). Borehole, hydrographic and geophysical investigations for new tidal berthing facility. Design of jetty piling, anchored sheet piling and contiguous bored pile quay wall. Retaining Structures, River Thames, London (UK). Back analysis and reporting on sheet pile failure in Thames alluvial deposits, Woolwich Arsenal; structural assessment of sheet piled wharf and jetty bearing piles, Northfleet on Thames. Marine Investigations (UK). Several projects undertaken in UK coastal waters and estuaries for sewer outfalls, coastal erosion studies, harbour development and petrochemical pipelines. Experience of navigation/position fixing, hydrographic survey, acoustic and magnetic geophysical methods, sediment transport monitoring, oceanographic/ environmental studies, marine boreholes, CPT and ROV inspection. Longsea Outfalls and Marine Pipelines (UK). Comprehensive marine survey and investigations for 11 long sea sewer outfalls in the Forth, Tay and Moray Firths, North Sea, Bristol Channel and South Coast. Similar studies also undertaken for several petrochemical pipeline landfalls and estuarine crossings.
Wind Farm Construction - 2004 (NI). BioMed Research Centre Earthworks, Edinburgh (UK). Tender evaluation of the suitability of bulk excavation arisings derived from till soils and weathered shallow argillaceous rock formations for particular re-use applications. Fasnakyle Power Station Extension, Glen Affric (UK). Cat III check of major temporary works for hydro power station extension, involving: sheet piled and anchored support of public road; stabilisation of 11m deep excavation in steeply inclined psammite; cellular cofferdam for River Glass outfall construction designed for 50 year flood event. Tunnel Cess Drainage, Chipping Sodbury (UK). Independent assessment of large diameter pipe stability under mainline railway loading, when installed in confined location between track and tunnel wall. Springfield Road Interchange, Belfast (NI). Tender design for variable depth filling over a culverted watercourse and associated compressible alluvial soils, plus the evaluation of negative friction effects on piled foundations. Sewer Improvements, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh (NI). Assessment of excavation stability in deep alluvial soils under the influence of artesian and sub-artesian conditions. Tender assessment - technical evaluation of proposal submissions. Toome Bypass, Co Antrim (NI). Assesment of rates of construction and application of staged construction methods for enbankement construction over extensive peat and soft alluvium deposits, up to 20m deep, asross River Bann flood plain. Design of geo-reinforced embankment foundations and piled bank supports with load transfer platform. Airport Earthworks, Manchester (UK). Geotechnical support for post construction evaluation of major earthworks associated with the second runway project at Manchester International Airport. The works involved a river diversion and embankment construction up to 26m high on the former floodplain of the River Bollin. Particular aspects considered included the control of settlement, rates of embankment construction and short term stability. Pumping Station Excavations, Buckie, Moray Firth (UK). Design of temporary stabilisation measures for deep excavations in granular beach deposits and steeply inclined open jointed rock formations. Opencast Sites (UK). Overburden and rock slope stability, site drainage studies and discharge consent for sites at Piper Hill, Ayrshire and Rigmuir, Lanarkshire. Foyers Hydro Power Station, Loch Ness (UK). Section engineer supervising aspects of hard rock drill and blast excavation for low pressure tunnels. Piled foundations for 7m diameter steel pipeline crossing of Glen Liath. Construction of hydraulic control structures in cofferdam on loch side. Excavation of outfall shafts and tunnels below loch level in sheared granite, requiring extensive fissure grouting and staged excavation methods to be employed. Mersey Loop Railway, Liverpool (UK). Section engineer supervising mechanical excavation of running tunnel in Bunter sandstone using roadheader mining equipment.
Flooding, Ben Aigan, Rothes, Aberdeenshire (UK). Preparation of expert report into the occurrence of flooding, landsliding and property damage as a consequence of a modified hill slope drainage regime. Evaluation of the storm runoff and comparison with earlier flood peaks that had been safely passed, using contemporary records, met data and observational evidence. Building Settlement, Aberdeen (UK). Provision of an opinion on the adequacy of ground investigation, interpretation and underpinning design for the rectification of building settlement. Scrabster Piling, Caithness (UK). Technical evaluation of inter-tidal and near shore piling problems associated with new ferry terminal construction. Detailed review of ground investigation and specified requirements for piling works. Carronbridge Hotel, Stirlingshire (UK). Assessment of the occurrence of a flood incident in February 2001, where property damage resulted from an adverse combination of heavy rainfall onto a frozen catchment, snow clearance procedures and highway drainage performance. Orchard Landslide, Hamilton (UK). Evaluation of circumstances surrounding the initiation of landsliding during the development of a sloping site within the grounds of an extensive former Victorian residence. Detailed review of the investigations, slope design, building foundations and construction methodology that preceded a partial collapse of the works. Boyd Street Realignment & Retaining Wall, Falkirk (UK). Review of available ground investigation information, Contract requirements and site records for bored piling, ground anchoring and in-situ testing. Preparation of technical statement on ground engineering issues in connection with contractor's submission for Adjudication. Airport Earthworks, Manchester (UK). Geotechnical support for post construction evaluation of major earthworks associated with the second runway project at Manchester International Airport. The works involved a river diversion and embankment construction up to 26m high on the former floodplain of the River Bollin. Particular aspects considered included the control of settlement, rates of embankment construction and short term stability. Flooding, Clynder, Helensburgh (UK). Review the consequences of the culverting of a watercourse and an alleged landslide in connection with the resulting flooding of property. Assessment of the flood history of the area from available records. Provision of opinion as to the probable impact of the channel modifications. Building Settlement, Newcastle (UK). Preparation of expert opinion for litigation in connection with building settlement and associated remedial works at a major retail development founded on made ground. Drainage Study, Johnstone (UK). Review of groundwater and surface water management arrangements at a recreational development site, for insurance loss adjustment. Recommendations for modifications and improvements to alleviate flooding at adjacent residential properties. Reclamation, Greenock (UK). Review of stability and settlement of reclaimed alluvial foreshore, Firth of Clyde. Preparation of expert technical reports for litigation. Bridge Foundations, Paisley (UK). Expert evidence at arbitration in connection with deep foundation construction for railway underbridge and groundwater ingress. Insurance Claims (UK). Provision of independent technical advice and opinions to loss adjusters regarding the foundations and ground conditions affecting several domestic and commercial properties. Personal Accident Claim, (UK). Advice to Counsel and preparation of expert report on aspects of highway reinstatement, maintenance and effects of flooding.
Road Realignment, Omagh, Co Tyrone (NI). Site appraisal, investigations and earthworks design for 600m length of Rash Road realignment in connection with Omagh Mount Joy WWTW project. Springfield Road Interchange, Belfast (NI). Tender design for variable depth filling over a culverted watercourse and associated compressible alluvial soils, plus the evaluation of negative friction effects on piled foundations. A720 Sheriffhall Footbridge, Edinburgh City By-pass (UK). Mineral stability assessment and foundation / sub-structure tender design for 340m long multi span pedestrian and cycleway bridge plus associated approach ramps. A80 Auchenkilns Junction Improvement, Cumbernauld (UK). Ground investigation and specimen geotechnical design for grade-separated junction. Principal foundation constraint ~ the management of settlement, in particular secondary compression effects, for low embankments to be formed over variable thickness, up to 7m, of peat overlying soft alluvial soils. Evaluation and tender assessment of contractors' geotechnical design proposals. A828 Portnacroish - Appin, Loch Linnhe (UK). Highway widening scheme encroaching into steeply rising coastal hillside. Design of soil nailing to retain 8m high cutting face. Cobb Road Stabilisation, Lyme Regis (UK). Detailed stability assessment of Cobb Road, a strategic route rising from the foreshore to 60m OD at an average gradient of 15% and traversing a zone of multiple active landslide systems, that provides the sole access to the Cobb Harbour. Preliminary design of stabilisation measures to control settlement & lateral deformation of the road and thereby contain the attendant risk of this route being severed. A77 Underpass, Sandyford Roundabout, Ayrshire (UK). 6.0m single span reinforced concrete portal type underpass structure and associated wingwalls, founded on rock. Independent geotechnical apraisal, earth pressure analysis, deformation analysis and Category III structural design checking. A6 Toome Bypass, Co Antrim (NI). Assesment of rates of construction and application of staged construction methods for enbankement construction over extensive peat and soft alluvium deposits, up to 20m deep, asross River Bann flood plain. Design of geo-reinforced embankment foundations and piled bank supports with load transfer platform. A19 Ouse Bridge, Selby, Yorkshire (UK). Tender design of swing bridge pivot ring bearing piles and ground anchoring to accomodate dynamic loading conditions. A71 / A72 Garrion Bridge, Lanarkshire (UK). Design of foundations and ground anchoring for staged construction of bridge arch springings and abutments. A70 Blinkbonny Link Stabilisation, Edinburgh (UK). Independent checker for the stabilisation of sidelong road construction across oversteepened till slopes above the Water of Leith. Remedial works involved mini-piling and ground anchoring. A725 Kingsway Footbridge, East Kilbride (UK). Design of sub structure and piled foundations. A901 Lindsay Road, Edinburgh (UK). Geotechnical design for anchored king-pile retaining wall tender alternative scheme. Detailed design for construction, specification and supervision of ground anchoring. A77 Footbridge, Hansel Village, Ayrshire (UK). Independent checking engineer for sub structure and piled foundation design. A3055 Military Road Stabilisation, Afton Down, IoW (UK). Technical review of concept for A3055 highway stabilisation and realignment of cliff-top road, including Category II design check of anchored cliff face retaining scheme. A726 River Culvert, East Kilbride (UK). Investigation, foundation design and recommendations for river training works in connection with a Design and Construct road diversion involving a dual purpose culverted crossing of the Calder Water. A697 Road Stabilisation, Northumberland (UK). Detailed investigation and in situ testing of slopes, comprising completely weathered mud rocks, for road stabilisation scheme at Crawley Dean. Detailed design and technical supervision of engineering works, including bored cast-in-place piles and 250m long anchored retaining wall. HYDROLOGY and RIVER ENGINEERING
Wind Farm Development - 2006 (NI).
Desk study & site reconnaissance for the appraisal of hydrology and ground conditions for proposed wind farm developments. Preparation of planning / pre-tender surface water and groundwater risk assessments and evaluation of the potential for initiation of peat instability. Drumragh River Training, Omagh, Co Tyrone (NI). Design of sheet piled river training works for new highway crossing of Drumragh River, in connection with Omagh Through Pass scheme (Stage 3). Wind Farm Development - 2005 (NI).
Desk study & site reconnaissance for the appraisal of hydrology and ground conditions for proposed wind farm developments. Preparation of planning / pre-tender surface water and groundwater risk assessments and evaluation of the potential for initiation of peat instability. Fasnakyle Power Station Extension, Glen Affric (UK). Cat III check of major temporary works for hydro power station extension, involving: sheet piled and anchored support of public road; stabilisation of 11m deep excavation in steeply inclined psammite; cellular cofferdam for River Glass outfall construction designed for 50 year flood event. Wind Farm Development - 2004 (NI).
Desk study & site reconnaissance for the appraisal of hydrology and ground conditions for proposed wind farm developments. Preparation of planning / pre-tender surface water and groundwater risk assessments and evaluation of the potential for initiation of peat instability. Flooding, Ben Aigan, Rothes, Aberdeenshire (UK). Preparation of expert report into the occurrence of flooding, landsliding and property damage as a consequence of a modified hill slope drainage regime. Evaluation of the storm runoff and comparison with earlier flood peaks that had been safely passed, using contemporary records, met data and observational evidence. Carronbridge Hotel, Stirlingshire (UK). Assessment of the occurrence of a flood incident in February 2001, where property damage resulted from an adverse combination of heavy rainfall onto a frozen catchment, snow clearance procedures and highway drainage performance. Banavie Hydo Scheme, Fort William (UK). Hydrological assessment of the feeder catchments and operation of the western section of the Caledonian Canal with specific regard to the sustainability of proposed of 20m head mini hydro scheme at Neptune’s Staricase locks. Hydraulic design of penstock and Corpach flow balancing weir. Geotechnical investigations and foundation design for intake, penstock, machine chamber and weir. Carnock Burn Access Bridge, Dramen (UK). Flood flow estimation, channel bed stability and foundation scour assessment for flood damaged bridge replacement. Flooding, Clynder, Helensburgh (UK). Review the consequences of the culverting of a watercourse and an alleged landslide in connection with the resulting flooding of property. Assessment of the flood history of the area from available records. Provision of opinion as to the probable impact of the channel modifications. River Culvert, East Kilbride (UK). Investigation, foundation design and recommendations for river training works in connection with a Design and Construct road diversion involving a dual purpose culverted crossing of the Calder Water. Drainage Study, Johnstone (UK). Review of groundwater and surface water management arrangements at a recreational development site, for insurance loss adjustment. Recommendations for modifications and improvements to alleviate flooding at adjacent residential properties. Bridge Improvement Works, Scotland (UK). Geotechnical investigation, hydrology and hydraulic analysis associated with the culverting of water courses and scour protection works at three multi-span railway under bridges. Bridge Flood Risk, Scotland (UK). Quantitative assessment of fluvial flood frequency and lateral stability for several railway bridge structures. Establish risk criteria and define incremental flood warning levels for restriction and closure at each river crossing. Flood Study, West Lothian (UK). Review of flooding and scour risk at main line railway crossing of Niddry Burn. Preliminary development of flood relieving options. Bridge Scour, Scotland (UK). Project manager for the assessment of scour, remedial design and technical supervision of construction at ten railway bridge crossings located throughout Scotland, including the River Tay viaduct at Perth. Flood Protection, Perth (UK). Appraisal of possible environmental effects of the construction of River Tay flood mitigation measures. Visual survey and consultations from which the scope of the Environmental Statement was determined. Opencast Sites (UK). Overburden and rock slope stability, site drainage studies and discharge consent for sites at Piper Hill, Ayrshire and Rigmuir, Lanarkshire. River Tay, Perth (UK). Research of potential funding for flood mitigation measures at Perth, including a commentary on the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act and comparable legislation and procedures appropriate to England and Wales. Review of the role and responsibilities of riparian owners and investigation of likely EC support. Longsea Outfalls and Marine Pipelines (UK). Comprehensive marine survey and investigations for 11 long sea sewer outfalls in the Forth, Tay and Moray Firths, North Sea, Bristol Channel and South Coast. Similar studies also undertaken for several petrochemical pipeline landfalls and estuarine crossings. Foyers Hydro Power Station, Loch Ness (UK). Section engineer supervising aspects of hard rock drill and blast excavation for low pressure tunnels. Piled foundations for 7m diameter steel pipeline crossing of Glen Liath. Construction of hydraulic control structures in cofferdam on loch side. Excavation of outfall shafts and tunnels below loch level in sheared granite, requiring extensive fissure grouting and staged excavation methods to be employed. LANDSLIDING and SLOPE INSTABILITY
Wind Farm Development - 2006 (NI).
Desk study & site reconnaissance for the appraisal of hydrology and ground conditions for proposed wind farm developments. Preparation of planning / pre-tender surface water and groundwater risk assessments and evaluation of the potential for initiation of peat instability. Victoria Gate Development, Londonderry (NI). Rock slope stability assessment for sidelong access road across steeply inclined schistose formations rising above the River Foyle. Wind Farm Development - 2005 (NI).
Desk study & site reconnaissance for the appraisal of hydrology and ground conditions for proposed wind farm developments. Preparation of planning / pre-tender surface water and groundwater risk assessments and evaluation of the potential for initiation of peat instability. Review of Slope Monitoring, Stonehaven (UK). Detailed slope re-mapping to provide a basis for quantitative assessment of slope movements over past decade. Review of ageing monitoring installations leading to recommendations for enhancement and strategic redeployment of instrumentation. Wind Farm Development - 2004 (NI).
Desk study & site reconnaissance for the appraisal of hydrology and ground conditions for proposed wind farm developments. Preparation of planning / pre-tender surface water and groundwater risk assessments and evaluation of the potential for initiation of peat instability. Orchard Landslide, Hamilton (UK). Evaluation of circumstances surrounding the initiation of landsliding during the development of a sloping site within the grounds of an extensive former Victorian residence. Detailed review of the investigations, slope design, building foundations and construction methodology that preceded a partial collapse of the works. Cobb Road Stabilisation, Lyme Regis (UK). Detailed stability assessment of Cobb Road, a strategic route rising from the foreshore to 60m OD at an average gradient of 15% and traversing a zone of multiple active landslide systems, that provides the sole access to the Cobb Harbour. Preliminary design of stabilisation measures to control settlement & lateral deformation of the road and thereby contain the attendant risk of this route being severed. Coastal Landslide Stabilisation, Lyme Regis (UK). Design of slope stabilisation scheme for active coastal landsliding mechanisms at Lister Gardens, Harbour Heights and Cobb Terrace areas of Lyme Regis. Composite slope imrovement measures incorporated into the scheme involved strengthening by means of counterforts & bored piles, and directional drilling to provide groundwater drainage enhancement. Assessment of the criticality of stabilisation activities and development of a construction methodology & sequence to avoid short-term slope destabilisation by toe unloading or surcharging of the landslide unit. Cliff & Road Stabilisation, Afton Down, IoW (UK). Technical review of concept for A3055 highway stabilisation and realignment of cliff-top road, including Category 2 design check of anchored cliff face retaining scheme. Coast Protection and Cliff Stabilisation, Robin Hood's Bay (UK). Geotechnical design of cliff stabilisation measures involving piled counterfort buttresses and deep drainage, together with a rock armour sea defence revetment. Preparation of Contract Documents for the scheme. Coastal Slope Maintenance, Scarborough (UK). Supervision of difficult access slope maintenance works and footpath restoration throughout South Cliff, involving deep drainage, soil reinforcement, doweling, soil nails and underpinning. Aerial Survey of Railway Infrastructure, Scotland (UK). Route inventory of cutting and embankment structures, involving rapid geotechnical risk assessment from a helicopter platform and stereo oblique aerial record photography. Relative risk ranking and detailed reporting for higher risk structures: Ayr ~ Stranraer, Dundee ~ Perth ~ Inverness, Glasgow ~ Edinburgh lines. Coastal Landslide Risk Assessment, Runswick Bay (UK). Investigation and monitoring of active landslide. Risk assessment of associated sea wall lateral displacement and progressive failure. Recommendations and indicative proposals for emergency stabilisation and coastal protection works. Slope Risk Assessment, Common Braes, Stonehaven (UK). Review of stability and relative risk assessment throughout the Common Braes. Conceptual design and budget estimates for a range of overall slope improvement strategies, including reinstatement of the side long coastal road, the principal southern tourist approach into Stonehaven. Continuation of slope monitoring activities. Coastal Defence Strategy, Scarborough (UK). Management, interpretation and reporting of geotechnical investigations and installation of instrumentation on coastal slopes. Assessment of stability and integrity of sea walls and harbour breakwater. Ventnor Wastewater Scheme, Isle of Wight (UK). Checking and geotechnical review of design for an underground pumping station located in an area of active landsliding. Slope Assessment, Scarborough (UK). Independent physical appraisal of coastal slopes in relation to a proposed leisure development involving some disturbance of potentially unstable formations. Road Stabilisation, Northumberland (UK). Detailed investigation and in situ testing of slopes, comprising completely weathered mud rocks, for road stabilisation scheme on A697 Crawley Dean. Detailed design and technical supervision of engineering works, including bored cast-in-place piles and anchored retaining wall. Coastal Protection, Isle of Wight (UK). Technical review of coastal protection and slope stabilisation scheme at Castle Cove. Pre-tender review of Contract documentation. Holbeck Landslide, Scarborough (UK). Post construction monitoring and maintenance inspection of remedial works. Slope Stabilisation, Castle Square, Stonehaven (UK). Design, installation and monitoring of slope stabilisation works with minimum surface disturbance. Trenchless deep drainage provided to control groundwater, installed by impact pipe driving techniques. Landsliding and Slope Stability (UK). Geomorphological mapping, land drainage studies, investigations and recommendations for remedial schemes: coastal slopes at Stonehaven; A93 at Bridge of Cally, Perthshire; A697 at Crawley Dean, Northumberland. Coastal Slopes, Stonehaven (UK). Reconnaissance and field mapping to review and report on instability of former A92 coast road above Stonehaven Harbour.
132kV Substation, Coldstream, Borders (UK). Assessment of hydrology and ground conditions of low lying project site. Development of raft foundation solutions to manage differential settlement effects. Finback Bridge Temporary Foundations, Manchester (UK). Review of ground conditions and assessment of potential transient settlement of temporary reactions during bridge rotation into final position. Building Settlement, Aberdeen (UK). Provision of an opinion on the adequacy of ground investigation, interpretation and underpinning design for the rectification of building settlement. Scrabster Piling, Caithness (UK). Technical evaluation of inter-tidal and near shore piling problems associated with new ferry terminal construction. Detailed review of ground investigation and specified requirements for piling works. GSM-R Mast Foundations, Central Scotland (UK). Desk study appraisal of foundations conditions, ground investigation and foundation recommendations for several network radio communication towers on the lineside. Artfield Fell Wind Farm, Dumfries & Galloway (UK). Design of rock anchored foundations for turbine towers as alternative to gravity platforms. A720 Sheriffhall Footbridge, Edinburgh City By-pass (UK). Mineral stability assessment and foundation / sub-structure tender design for 340m long multi span pedestrian and cycleway bridge plus associated approach ramps. Princes Street, Edinburgh (UK). Site redevelopment requiring basement excavation and strengthened foundations. Design of cantilevered bored pile underpinning scheme to maintain stability of adjacent gable during basement excavation and later incorporated into perimeter foundations for new development. Foundation design, including analysis of load sharing between existing and new bearing piles. Wordsworth Trust Centre, Grasmere, Cumbria (UK). Design of soil nailed support for 10m high sub vertical temporary excavation to facilitate construction within a very confined site. Underpinning of existing museum gable, involving the use of steel cased micropiles and ground anchoring, for 5m deep basement excavation. Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney (UK). Independent review of the installation of high capacity tension anchorages for 900mm diameter raking piles at new inter-island ferry terminal jetty. Validation of testing procedures and assessment of anchor socket capability up to 1200kN DWL. Irwell Streeet Rail Bridge, Salford (UK). Technical review and check design of foundation scheme, incorporating 300 mini piles, for rail bridge widening to accommodate road realignment. Design constraints involved restricted access and limited headroom between existing brick arches. A77 Footbridge, Hansel Village, Ayrshire (UK). Independent checking engineer for sub structure and piled foundation design. Derrychara Bridge, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh (NI). Development of piled and anchored stabilising scheme to restrain lateral displacement of river bank abutment. Evaluation of piled approach embankment stability and load transfer platform performance. A725 Kingsway Footbridge, East Kilbride (UK). Design of sub structure and piled foundations. Portrack Viaduct, Dumfries (UK). Design of bored piled foundations within varied flivial deposits, for proposed railway viaduct replacement across River Nith and associated floodplain. A19 Ouse Bridge, Selby, Yorkshire (UK). Tender design of swing bridge pivot ring bearing piles and ground anchoring to accomodate dynamic loading conditions. Devonshire Dock Ship Lift, Barrow in Furness (UK). Review of construction ground investigation & hydraulic filling records to derive dynamic soil parameters for the purpose of revised seismic safety case evaluation. Assessment of liquefaction potential. Recommendations for further detailed investigations. Partick Underground Station, Glasgow (UK). Feasibility study for deep excavation in Clyde alluvium to accommodate proposed new lift shafts, low level passageways and linking openings into existing braced contiguous bored pile station cavern. A71 /A72 Garrion Bridge, Lanarkshire (UK). Design of foundations and ground anchoring for staged construction of bridge arch springings and abutments. Sewer Outfall Repairs, Moray Firth (UK). Technical supervision of marine operations for eight port diffuser replacement on long sea outfall. Appraisal of the outfall pipe stability in response to a dynamic seabed regime, leading to the selective installation of new support piling in inter-tidal and offshore sections of the outfall. River Culvert, East Kilbride (UK). Investigation, foundation design and recommendations for river training works in connection with a Design and Construct road diversion involving a dual purpose culverted crossing of the Calder Water. Biomass Power Station Development, Fife (UK). Design and contract documentation for site preparation works on a brown field site; including demolition and clearance, buried apparatus, contaminated materials and stabilisation of abandoned shallow mine workings. BP RLPG Export Expansion Study, Grangemouth (UK). Geotechnical appraisal of upper Forth estuary at the Grangemouth refinery RLPG and dock area. Foundation design and specification for new jetty, refrigerated tanks and associated plant. Dolphin Piling Grangemouth (UK). Design and specification of replacement driven tubular fender piles in Forth alluvium for petrochemical jetty refurbishment. Bridge Foundations (UK). Expert evidence at arbitration in connection with deep foundations and groundwater: Railway Underbridge, Paisley. Bridges and Structures (UK). Investigation and design recommendations for Roughly Bridge, A697 Northumberland; Suileag Bridge A830 near Fort William - principal inspection, investigation of rock abutment instability, remedial works design and supervision. Spondon Cogeneration Project, Derby (UK). Investigation, design and interpretation. Piled foundation design for gas turbines and shallow foundations for ancillary oil storage tanks. Ethylene Facilities Grangemouth Docks (UK). Review of available records of earlier piling in Forth alluvial soils. Design and testing of 100t mooring dolphins and bearing piles for East Quay refurbishment. BP Ethylene Project, Grangemouth (UK). Detailed GI for Forth Valley estuarine site. Responsible for all geotechnical aspects of the project including trial piling, site preparation and supervision of installation of more than 5000 piles. Associated works included perimeter flood bunds, temporary foundations for tower erection, multi span service bridge crossing of River Avon and culverting of Grange Burn. Foyers Hydro Power Station, Loch Ness (UK). Section engineer supervising aspects of hard rock drill and blast excavation for low pressure tunnels. Piled foundations for 7m diameter steel pipeline crossing of Glen Liath. Construction of hydraulic control structures in cofferdam on loch side. Excavation of outfall shafts and tunnels below loch level in sheared granite, requiring extensive fissure grouting and staged excavation methods to be employed.
Subsidence, South Nitshill, Glasgow (UK). Desk study research of site history and physiography in order to evaluate the circumstances leading to recent subsidence adjacent to residential property. Soil sampling and quantitative assessment of long term settlement effects. Retail Redevelopment, Ballymena, Co. Antrim (NI). Site preparation works and design of soil nailed side slopes for enlargement of development area. Whitecraigs Development, Newton Mearns, Glasgow (UK). Stability assessment of the degrading faces of former sandstone quarry backing onto residential development site. Risk assessment, design and supervision of selective stabilisation measures. Wordsworth Trust Centre, Grasmere, Cumbria (UK). Design of soil nailed support for 10m high sub vertical temporary excavation to facilitate construction within a very confined site. Underpinning of existing museum gable, involving the use of steel cased micropiles and ground anchoring, for 5m deep basement excavation. Rock Stabilisation, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry (NI). Stabilisation measures for over-steepened cliff face excavation at coastal development site. Nailing of upper soil slope, with strategic bolting and meshing of fractured basaltic rock faces. Cloch Housing Association, Greenock (UK). Geotechnical and contamination investigation of abandoned railway sidings. Reporting on foundation options and site preparation requirements for a residential development. Cromarty Campus Development, Rosyth (UK). Investigation and interpretive reporting for commercial premises development in reclamation area at former HMNB. Assessment of Development Opportunities, Central Scotland (UK). Part of a team providing rapid first line appraisal of potential development sites, specifically contributing to desk study reports with regard to ground conditions and geo-environmental hazards. Grade B Listed Viaduct, Montrose (UK). Feasibility study to assess the options for preservation of a former railway crossing of the River North Esk and its incorporation into a coastal footpath/cycleway. Foundations, Glasgow (UK). Geotechnical and mineral stability investigations for whisky bottling plant, James Burrough Distillers; and for a chimney plus bulk fuel storage facility at Hawkhead Hospital.
Farnworth Down Tunnel Deformation, Manchester (UK). Detailed survey and investigations of tunnel construction and proximal ground conditions in connection with deformation of tunnel lining. Cutting Cess Drainage, Honiton (UK). Deformation analysis to verify pipe ring stiffness and proposed bedding detail for enhanced cess drainage replacement and associated catch pits. Tunnel Cess Drainage, Chipping Sodbury (UK). Independent assessment of large diameter pipe stability under mainline railway loading, when installed in confined location between track and tunnel wall. SPT Underground - Govan, Glasgow (UK). Tender design for replacement of dewatering system over 150m length of twin tunnel to control groundwater ingress and migration of fine granular soil particles that had led to deformation of linings and localised settlement. Irwell Streeet Rail Bridge, Salford (UK). Technical review and check design of foundation scheme, incorporating 300 mini piles, for rail bridge widening to accommodate road realignment. Design constraints involved restricted access and limited headroom between existing brick arches. Aerial Survey of Railway Infrastructure, Scotland (UK). Route inventory of cutting and embankment structures, involving rapid geotechnical risk assessment from a helicopter platform and stereo oblique aerial record photography. Relative risk ranking and detailed reporting for higher risk structures: Ayr ~ Stranraer, Dundee ~ Perth ~ Inverness, Glasgow ~ Edinburgh lines. Portrack Viaduct, Dumfries (UK). Design of bored piled foundations within varied flivial deposits, for proposed railway viaduct replacement across River Nith and associated floodplain. Bridge Improvement Works, Scotland (UK). Geotechnical investigation, hydrology and hydraulic analysis associated with the culverting of water courses and scour protection works at three multi-span railway under bridges. Bridge Flood Risk, Scotland (UK). Quantitative assessment of fluvial flood frequency and lateral stability for several railway bridge structures. Establish risk criteria and define incremental flood warning levels for restriction and closure at each river crossing. Flood Study, West Lothian (UK). Review of flooding and scour risk at main line railway crossing of Niddry Burn. Preliminary development of flood relieving options. Bridge Scour, Scotland (UK). Project manager for the assessment of scour, remedial design and technical supervision of construction at ten railway bridge crossings located throughout Scotland, including the River Tay viaduct at Perth. Partick Underground Station, Glasgow (UK). Feasibility study for deep excavation in Clyde alluvium to accommodate proposed new lift shafts, low level passageways and linking openings into existing braced contiguous bored pile station cavern. Bridge Foundations, Paisley (UK). Expert evidence at arbitration in connection with deep foundation construction for railway underbridge and groundwater ingress. Forth Rail Bridge (UK). Assessment, investigation and remedial works design to reinstate a sea wall failure at the north pier of the historic crossing of the Firth of Forth. Mersey Loop Railway, Liverpool (UK). Section engineer supervising mechanical excavation of running tunnel in Bunter sandstone using roadheader mining equipment.
Upgrades to Embankment Dams, DETR (UK). Contributor to reservoir safety research project, developing a rapid assessment method and drafting outline specifications for generic methods of upgrade to control seepage and improvement of section adequacy. Aggregates Study, Dumfries & Galloway (UK). A strategic study of the sand and gravel resources of the region, including consideration of environmental constraints, development of established resources, and the 15 year projection of domestic and major project demands. Research Projects (UK). Co-ordination of Scottish and Northern England contributions to DoE national research contracts examining Coastal Planning and Management, and a Review of Erosion, Deposition and Flooding. River Tay, Perth (UK). Research of potential funding for flood mitigation measures at Perth, including a commentary on the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act and comparable legislation and procedures appropriate to England and Wales. Review of the role and responsibilities of riparian owners and investigation of likely EC support. Applied Geological Mapping, St. Helens (UK). Data collection, classification and geotechnical zoning of study area. Provision of support for compilation of other environmental/geotechnical maps and reports in connection with DoE Research project.
Gorbals Reservoirs Complex, Glasgow (UK). Evaluation of field and laboratory permeability testing of impounding embankments to assess flood surcharge retention capability. Reporting on foundation conditions for new wave walls, additional overflow weir and rock excavation to re-profile overflow channel invert. Leasowes Park Restoration, Dudley (UK). Assessment of proposals to increase capacity of ornamental lake and associated implications in terms of Reservoirs Act. Upgrades to Embankment Dams, DETR (UK). Contributor to reservoir safety research project, developing a rapid assessment method and drafting outline specifications for generic methods of upgrade to control seepage and improvement of section adequacy. Reservoirs Act 1975, Tees-side (UK). Construction Engineer overseeing the development and commissioning of 1Mm³ capacity residue lagoon. Reservoirs Act 1975 (UK). Supervising engineer for Pronie Loch, estate recreational reservoir in private ownership in Aberdeenshire, 1987 to date. Reservoir Engineering, Lanarkshire (UK). Investigation, design and implementation of several substantial reservoir repair projects. The scope of the works included embankment stability and permeability assessment, rock excavation for spillway reconstruction, engineering hydrology, sedimentation studies, reservoir drawdown planning and headwork reconstruction. RETAINING STRUCTURES and STABILISATION
Cutting Retaining Walls, Omagh, Co Tyrone (NI). Design of temporary king pile retaining systems, in connection with Omagh Through Pass scheme (Stage 3). Drumragh River Training, Omagh, Co Tyrone (NI). Design of sheet piled river training works for new highway crossing of Drumragh River, in connection with Omagh Through Pass scheme (Stage 3). Retail Redevelopment, Ballymena, Co. Antrim (NI). Site preparation works and design of soil nailed side slopes for enlargement of development area. Whitecraigs Development, Newton Mearns, Glasgow (UK). Stability assessment of the degrading faces of former sandstone quarry backing onto residential development site. Risk assessment, design and supervision of selective stabilisation measures. A828 Portnacroish - Appin, Loch Linnhe (UK). Highway widening scheme encroaching into steeply rising coastal hillside. Design of soil nailing to retain 8m high cutting face. A77 Underpass, Sandyford Roundabout, Ayrshire (UK). 6.0m single span reinforced concrete portal type underpass structure and associated wingwalls, founded on rock. Independent geotechnical apraisal, earth pressure analysis, deformation analysis and Category III structural design checking. Cobb Road Stabilisation, Lyme Regis (UK). Detailed stability assessment of Cobb Road, a strategic route rising from the foreshore to 60m OD at an average gradient of 15% and traversing a zone of multiple active landslide systems, that provides the sole access to the Cobb Harbour. Preliminary design of stabilisation measures to control settlement & lateral deformation of the road and thereby contain the attendant risk of this route being severed. Blinkbonny Stabilisation, Edinburgh (UK). Independent checker for the stabilisation of sidelong road construction across oversteepened till slopes above the Water of Leith. Remedial works involved mini-piling and ground anchoring. Holmsgarth Terminal, Lerwick, Shetland (UK). Design of high capacity tension anchorages for dolphin tubular piles and tie-backs for sheet piled link-span quay wall. Rock Stabilisation, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry (NI). Stabilisation measures for over-steepened cliff face excavation at coastal development site. Nailing of upper soil slope, with strategic bolting and meshing of fractured basaltic rock faces. Dundas House, Edinburgh (UK). Design for soil nailed stabilisation of 7m high masonry gravity retaining wall. Ground Anchors, Falkirk (UK). Category 3 review of proving tests on 500kN capacity preliminary anchors tested to ULS for highway diversion retaining structure. Independent evaluation of ground anchoring and waling requirements. A901 Lindsay Road, Edinburgh (UK). Geotechnical tender alternative design and detailed construction design to DoT standards, for anchored king-pile retaining wall scheme. Specification and supervision of ground anchoring. Cliff & Road Stabilisation, Afton Down, IoW (UK). Technical review of concept for A3055 highway stabilisation and realignment of cliff-top road, including Category 2 design check of anchored cliff face retaining scheme. Storm Water Tank Cofferdam, Forfar (UK). Investigation into cofferdam flooding and failure of sheet piles. Advice to contractor regarding corrective actions to rectify piping and base heave problems. Quay Wall Stability, Grangemouth (UK). Evaluation of West Channel quay wall stability for dockside tandem heavy lift. Design of stable crane outrigger pads, monitoring and condition surveys. Forth Rail Bridge (UK). Assessment, investigation and remedial works design to reinstate a sea wall failure at the north pier of the historic crossing of the Firth of Forth. Road Stabilisation, Northumberland (UK). Detailed investigation and in situ testing of slopes, comprising completely weathered mud rocks, for road stabilisation scheme on A697 Crawley Dean. Detailed design and technical supervision of engineering works, including bored cast-in-place piles and anchored retaining wall. Hunterson Drydock Extension, Firth of Clyde (UK). Responsible for appraisal and checking of schemes for extension of the marine construction facility involving the stability of 18m slopes in marine sands, seepage control and sheet piled toe walls. Design of 300t mooring pile groups. Blenheim Place Development, Edinburgh (UK). Design of contractor's temporary support to 17.5m deep contiguous walled excavation using ground anchors, and optimisation of staged excavation sequence. Retaining Structures, River Thames, London (UK). Back analysis and reporting on sheet pile failure in Thames alluvial deposits, Woolwich Arsenal; structural assessment of sheet piled wharf and jetty bearing piles, Northfleet on Thames.
Finback Bridge Temporary Foundations, Manchester (UK). Review of ground conditions and assessment of potential transient settlement of temporary reactions during bridge rotation into final position. Dargan Road (South) Restoration, Belfast (NI). Enabling works for proposed redevelopment of 39.5Ha completed landfill. Design of investigation and a scheme of instrumentation for primary monitoring of continuing settlement within waste and underlying compressible organic soils. Subsidence, South Nitshill, Glasgow (UK). Desk study research of site history and physiography in order to evaluate the circumstances leading to recent subsidence adjacent to residential property. Soil sampling and quantitative assessment of long term settlement effects. Building Settlement, Aberdeen (UK). Provision of an opinion on the adequacy of ground investigation, interpretation and underpinning design for the rectification of building settlement. Crane Stabilisation - Govan, Glasgow (UK). To rectify settlement as a consequence migration of fines within saturated fluvial fine sand strata; design of remedial scheme, involving permeation grouting of soil mass to depth of 20m and temporary support of existing sheet piled quay wall, in advance of emergency reconstruction of damaged foundation for dockside crane rails. SPT Underground - Govan, Glasgow (UK). Tender design for replacement of dewatering system over 150m length of twin tunnel to control groundwater ingress and migration of fine granular soil particles that had led to deformation of linings and localised settlement. Derrychara Bridge, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh (NI). Development of piled and anchored stabilising scheme to restrain lateral displacement of river bank abutment. Evaluation of piled approach embankment stability and load transfer platform performance. Orchard House, North Yorkshire (UK). Review of structural defects in relation to foundation conditions and incident vibration transmission from an adjacent trunk road. Candie House, Avonbridge, Stirlingshire (UK). Mineral stability desk study, probe borehole investigations and associated recommendations for a private estate development. Building Settlement, Newcastle (UK). Preparation of expert opinion for litigation in connection with building settlement and associated remedial works at a major retail development founded on made ground. Personal Accident Claim (UK). Advice to Counsel and preparation of expert report on aspects of highway reinstatement, maintenance and effects of flooding. Reclamation, Greenock (UK). Review of stability and settlement of reclaimed alluvial foreshore, Firth of Clyde. Preparation of expert technical reports for litigation. Insurance Claims (UK). Provision of independent technical advice and opinions to loss adjusters regarding the foundations and ground conditions affecting several domestic and commercial properties. WASTE MANAGEMENT and ENVIRONMENTAL
Dargan Road (South) Restoration, Belfast (NI). Enabling works for proposed redevelopment of 39.5Ha completed landfill. Design of investigation and a scheme of instrumentation for primary monitoring of continuing settlement within waste and underlying compressible organic soils. IPPC Risk Assessments, Tees-side (UK). Carry out stability and hydrogeological probabilistic risk assessments in connection with IPPC permit applications for the re-licensing of two chemical processing mineral residue disposal facilities containing List II substances. Whinnyhall Landfill, Burntisland, Fife (UK). Spent bauxite tailings holding facility - evaluation and investigation of leakage at perimeter containment embankments; supplementary piezometric monitoring; assessment of capping construction and long-term stability of side slopes. Assessment of Development Opportunities, Central Scotland (UK). Part of a team providing rapid first line appraisal of potential development sites, specifically contributing to desk study reports with regard to ground conditions and geo-environmental hazards. Environmental Protection Act - Regulation 15, Teesside (UK). Aquifer and surface water monitoring. Probabilistic risk assessment modelling using LandSim. Environmental Statement with specific reference to hydrology and groundwater at a chemical waste containment site. Recommendations for auxiliary perimeter barrier systems, supplementary capping, design and supervision of installation. Residue Disposal Site: Construction, Teesside (UK). Earthworks design, supervision of 0.8 Mm3 excavation and material stockpiling for capping. Design, installation and CQA certification of lining, residue/liquor handling facilities, access roads and site security. Capping and restoration of former disposal areas. Construction Waste Site, Glasgow (UK). Preparation of Aftercare Plan and design of site restoration works. Ongoing landfill gas monitoring of the site and perimeter. Preparation of site Completion Report and submission to SEPA. Residue Disposal Site Development, Tees-side (UK). Technical co-ordination of the development of additional chromium residue disposal facility. Feasibility assessment, detailed planning consent, environmental statement and waste disposal licence. Geotechnical investigations and installation of deep wells for aquifer monitoring. Remediation, Strathclyde (UK). Design and construct contractor advised on remediation of contaminated infill at a canal basin, former ironworks sidings and a gassing landfill. A review of foundation options suitable for development of the site was undertaken. Chromium Residue Disposal Site, Cleveland (UK). Engineering design and construction supervision of site roads, surface water drainage and capping of completed residue disposal areas. Ongoing site development, including ground investigations, multi layer lining and containment embankments designed to reservoir standards. | |||||||||||||||
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