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Nemetschek Structural User Contest 2013 - Category 4: Special Projects
Category 4: Special Projects
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Aqua Shell
The Aqua-Shell is used to create a dry environment to pour the capping beam of a quay wall.
After the Aqua-Shell is placed against the quay wall it is pumped dry so it will pressed up against the
quay wall just by the use of water pressure on the outside of the Aqua-Shell.
The upward forces on the Aqua-Shell due to the water pressure are passed on the quay wall by use of
a specially designed connection which can be re-used during the project.
The rubber profile for the watertight sealing was tested in a compression test and modelled as non-
linear spring supports in Scia Engineer.
Furthermore, the Aqua-Shell was optimised in Scia Engineer for weight reduction of the steel structure.
To make the Aqua-Shell transportable by road it can be dismounted into two parts.
MH Poly Consultants & Engineers bv
Contact
Wilco Bruijs
Address
P. Vineloolaan 46b
4611 AN Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands
Phone
+31 164-245566
Email
Website
MH Poly Consultants & Engineers BV is an independent, multidisciplinary and reliable consultancy with
over 25 years of experience.
We are mainly active in the field of environment, infrastructure, civil and mechanical engineering. The
way we work: professional, creative and practical; the result comes first.
Main activities
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure:
Design and engineering of civil structures such as harbours,
quays, jetties, habitats for diving activities, slipways, etc.
Industry & Structural Design:
Design and engineering for industrial plants, factories, piping,
processes, etc.
Environmental & Planning:
The execution and expertises of environmental studies, for roads,
tunnels, and industrial areas.
Project information
Owner
Van Laere nv
Architect
MH Poly Consultants & Engineers bv
General Contractor
Van Laere nv
Engineering Office
MH Poly Consultants & Engineers bv
Location
Antwerpen, Belgium
Construction Period
06/2009 to 11/2009
