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- ASSET BEBO ARCH 30M | CROSS TAY LINK ROAD
RIVER TAY - SCOTLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW asset International Structures Ltd were approached to design and supply a 30m span, 600mm thick asset BEBO arch (T-Series T94) with bevel ends. The arch forms part of a green bridge running over the main highway, connecting wildlife and creating a safe haven for animals. The structure is situated near the banks of the River Tay (which is the longest river is Scotland, north of Perth), and has been developed as part of a wider scheme by Perth and Kinross Council. A bridge abutment using the asset VSoL retained earth wall system (1,500 square metre cross-shaped panel) has also been planned for the main river crossing. The Cross Tay Link Road is due to open in early 2025. PROBLEM SOLVED The slender section of the asset BEBO structure blends into the surrounding environment, creating a true green bridge aesthetic. The natural look and feel of concrete are an advantage for the project over a more industrial steel finish. The flat arch also accommodates different typographies within the highway & embankment section. ESG The new road aims to significantly reduce congestion and related pollution in Perth City Centre, and further carbon reductions are expected during the construction phase of the project. As well as providing access to both walkers and cyclists, the structure also reduces the long-term impact of biodiversity loss. EPD certification for our asset BEBO precast concrete arch offers verified carbon data to further support the carbon reduction goals of the project.
- ASSET MULTIPLATE ARCH | BHLARAIDH WIND FARM
GLENMORISTON ESTATE - SCOTLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW Our client's designers proposed using an asset MultiPlate arch for a water crossing, which forms part of the main access route to Bhlaraidh Wind Farm (located on the Glenmoriston Estate, Scotland). asset International Structures Ltd were responsible for the design and supply of the steel arch, and made our proposal to the framework contractor. The chosen solution was an asset MutliPlate MP200 corrugated arch (approx 9m span) which has a 50-year design life. PROBLEM SOLVED The corrugated steel structure allowed for further construction traffic to facilitate the building of a new substation, which enabled construction to continue without disruption or delay. Utilising over 65 years' experience in offering flexible steel designs in a variety of applications, the asset MultiPlate arch acts as the main route access to the site. ESG The lightweight structure didn't require heavy lifting on site, improving health and safety. The open-bottomed arch helped to retain the natural watercourse and protected the stream bed. The lack of an enclosed structure meant that work was carried out to SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency) guidelines.
- ASSET BEBO TRIPLE ARCH | HARTLAND VILLAGE
FLEET - HAMPSHIRE PROJECT OVERVIEW The picturesque Hartland Village based in Fleet, Hampshire, utilises a triple span asset BEBO E24 structure, to provide an attractive access road to a housing development. Differing sized asset BEBO Arches have been used to create an aesthetic humpback feature bridge, which has been brick clad to a contemporary finish. The bridge is situated over a man-made lake at the lakeside area entrance, and features built-in lighting columns that blend in perfectly with the new residential environment. The aim was to create a showpiece bridge structure as a gateway to this prestigious housing development. The original concept for this project was to mimic a contemporary masonry arch viaduct crossing a watercourse. PROBLEM SOLVED This structure is a perfect example of the benefits of replacing an in-situ solution with a modular precast system. AIS facilitated a design change to the modular asset BEBO system that improved programme compared to the in-situ solution. Another challenge we overcame by installing a precast system during winter was weather and temperature issues, which would have caused curing problems, had the concrete been mixed and poured on site. ESG From an ESG perspective, the off-site manufactured solution improved health and safety on the project by removing the risk of labour-intensive activities next to a watercourse. AIS are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products and investigating innovative ways of producing asset BEBO arches.
- ASSET MULTIPLATE PIPE ARCH | SCHOOL ROAD
EAST BILNEY - DEREHAM PROJECT OVERVIEW asset MultiPlate MP200 Pipe Arch (length 37.5m) was used on this project. The works comprised of the installation of a corrugated steel segmental culvert below School Road required to carry a conveyor for extracted material from an extension to East Bilney Quarry.
- ASSET MULTIPLATE UNDERPASS | PERTH A9 CRIEFF ROAD
PERTH - SCOTLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW The underpass provided is part of the Perth Town Lade footway/ cycleway / equestrian route which support the new B9993 Ruthvenfield Link Road. The original design was an asset MultiPlate arch sitting on top of the Lade culvert. PROBLEM SOLVED During the design process, the underpass’ location moved and is now parallel to, but higher in the embankment than the Lade culvert. With asset’s value engineering input, a closed ring structure is chosen to eliminate the needs of foundation slabs. asset MultiPlate MP200 UnderPass length: 58.25m.
- ASSET BEBO GREEN BRIDGE | N17 ROAD, IRELAND
COOLE - IRELAND PROJECT OVERVIEW The N17 between Gort and Tuam was opened by the Minister for Transport Shane Ross. The now four-lane highway links Tuam with Gort and progresses on to Shannon airport. PROBLEM SOLVED The clearance profile for the new motorway called for a double span asset BEBO Arch Structure – both inner legs of the arches cut down and resting on a support wall between the roadway lanes. The standard asset BEBO E15.5mT fulfilled all the requirements – a beveled end arrangement completed the layout to fit perfectly into the surrounding environment. ESG asset’s BEBO arches were designed and installed as the first State’s “bat bridge” allowing bats and mammals to cross safely near Lady Gregory’s home of Coole Park. As well as asset's BEBO arches aesthetic design complimenting the surrounding environment, the arches also aim to ensure that the lesser horseshoe bats will use the safe access to Kiltartan cave and feeding grounds in Coole Garryland. Mr Ross was one of two Ministers, a Minister of State, a former junior minister, a Senator and a number of councillors at the opening. He described the motorway as a “huge boost” for the western seaboard area. Information reference: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/farewell-n17-hello-m17-as-motorway-opens-between-gort-and-tuam-1.3235844
- ASSET BEBO ARCHES & VSOL WALLS | PERSIMMON HOMES
WOKINGHAM - BERKSHIRE PROJECT OVERVIEW asset International Structures Ltd were commissioned by consulting engineers Stuart Michael Associates to design, and groundworks contractor Hope & Clay Construction to supply 1 single E66T cut off asset BEBO arch structure, 1 twin E66T cut off asset BEBO arch structure, and 600m2 of asset VSoL retained earth walls and copings for a 400 mixed housing development for Bovis Homes and Persimmon homes, which was adopted by Wokingham Borough Council.
- ASSET VSOL RETAINED EARTH WALLS | M11 STRUCTURES
ENNISCORTHY - IRELAND PROJECT OVERVIEW asset International Structures Ltd were commissioned by consulting engineers RPS and ARUP to design, and civil engineering contractor BAM DRAGADOS to supply in excess of 10,000m2 of asset VSoL retained earth walls for 32no structures for road, rail and river crossings for the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy PPP scheme, which was adopted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. The scheme comprises of a new motorway from the end of the Gorey Bypass at Clogh to the townland of Scurlockbush, south of Enniscorthy. The scheme also includes a bypass of the N30 to the west of Enniscorthy and a link road to the N80. PROBLEM SOLVED The realigned route will comprise the provision of approximately 27 km of M11 Mainline, with a standard dual motorway carriageway type. In addition, approximately 8 km of single carriageway will be constructed to bypass Enniscorthy to the west, by linking the existing N11 to the existing N30 and also approximately 4 km of dual carriageway link road will connect the existing N11 / N80 junction north of Enniscorthy to the M11 Mainline.
- ASSET BAFIX 70 | SUMMERFIELD TORRE STATION
TORRE STATION - TORQUAY PROJECT OVERVIEW The project was based near Torre Station, Torquay, a Great Western Railway-managed and Grade II-listed station. We were initially contacted to look at the suitability of utilising our asset BaFix & Sleeve-It system, a proprietary system designed to stabilise railway tracks, for a 200m run of track along the edge of a retaining wall to a small stream. The driver for this work was that ballast was falling into the stream, restricting flow and increasing the risk of flooding. Clearing of the stream was also becoming a regular occurrence, which took considerable time and resources to undertake. PROBLEM SOLVED 220m of asset BaFix 70 and 147 Sleeve-It units, along with handrails, were installed along the edge of the track, increasing track resilience. Once the installation was complete, the ballast was replaced, and cable troughs were reinstated. The associated handrailing was an additional feature of the project, establishing an essential position of safety. ESG The project not only provided an environmental benefit by mitigating the flood risk, but also had a significant social impact. By preventing the loss of ballast into the stream, the project ensured that the train operating companies, commuters, and tourists using the line into Devon and beyond were not negatively affected. This, in turn, contributed to the local economy by maintaining the smooth operation of businesses in the area, thereby reinforcing the project's value and importance.
- ASSET BEBO ARCH & VSOL WALLS | N22 BYPASS
MACROOM BYPASS - IRELAND PROJECT OVERVIEW The N22 Macroom Bypass project features the construction of a 22km dual carriageway, constructed offline of the existing N22. The project has 130 structures including river crossings, road underbridges, culverting and underpasses. Asset International Structures Ltd secured 29 asset VSoL wall structures totalling approximately 10,000sqm of cross panel, along with 12 asset BEBO arch culverts with precast head and wing walls. The asset BEBO arch structures form flood relief culverts for flood balancing on either side of the main highway. PROBLEM SOLVED The asset BEBO arch provided cost savings to the project as a result of less precast material being needed. The asset BEBO bottomless culvert reduced the requirement for in-situ concrete, and provided a fully modular precast culvert system to benefit program and plant requirements. To help improve health and safety onsite, AIS offered the asset BEBO arch units with waterproofing already applied to concrete surfaces prior to delivery to site. This ensured that the process could be carried out efficiently in a controlled factory environment. It eliminated the need for working at height, as well as the associated health and safety risks. ESG The asset BEBO solution offered carbon savings for the project due to the reduced number of culvert crossings, leading to less material requirements. The environmental benefit (compared to the alternative solution) was a key factor in the adoption of asset BEBO for this project. The asset VSoL walls also reduced the site program and added social benefit to the scheme by reducing the environmental impact on the local community. The solution eliminated the need for onsite activities such as concrete pours which would have increased site traffic and noise pollution to the surrounding community. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for both our asset BEBO Arches (GWP Total: 435kg CO2 per 1m3) and VSoL Retained Earth Wall Systems (GWP Total: 278kg CO2 per 1m3) enable us to demonstrate our commitment to carbon reduction within our concrete products.
- ASSET SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITIES AS PART OF ESG INITIATIVE
WE HAVE CHOSEN FIVE CHARITIES TO SUPPORT IN DECEMBER In line with our ESG Matters initiatives for 2024, we are delighted to be supporting the following five charities in the form of upcoming donations: 🧡 Able 🤲 City Hospice 🍏 Eastern Valley Foodbank ❤️ The Salvation Army 🚁 Air Ambulances UK For more information about these amazing organisations, simply swipe through the carousel below.
- AIS JOIN THE PERMANENT WAY INSTITUTION
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HOW OUR PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPS WITH THE PWI The Permanent Way Institution (PWI) enhances the practice of railway engineering along with the industry as a whole. As a corporate member, we very much look forward to joining a community of rail professionals with the aim to influence real change within the industry. Our rail infrastructure products perfectly align with the PWI and their mission, and we can’t wait to see how our partnership develops. Our Corporate Member listing can be found HERE