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Category 1: Buildings
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One Delaware Drive - Miltion Keynes, United Kingdom
SE
Owner
Ayr (Jersey) Limited
Architect
pHp Architects
General Contractor
Vinci
Engineering Office
Evolve
Construction Period 01/2014 - 12/2014
Delaware Drive is a four-storey post-tensioned RC frame with an
extensive steelwork surround cladding system. We used SCIA Engineer
during the scheme design phase to ascertain the most appropriate
structural solution. A post-tensioned RC frame was chosen due to the
open-plan office space requirements. From the design model, we were
able to develop the most efficient frame arrangement. The model was then
developed and used for the load-takedown for pile design. Columns and
shear walls were designed in SCIA Engineer. One of the main benefits
was the development of the complicated steelwork cladding system
that surrounds the building. Since the steelwork model was created
in the software, we were able to carry out design checks as the frame
progressed, and when we were happy with the steelwork frame, were
able to link this into Revit. This saved time and effort and avoided having
to redraw. In parallel we modelled the concrete frame in Revit and the
steelwork cladding in SCIA Engineer and analyzed and design checked
the model. We then imported the SCIA Engineer model into Revit, which
worked seamlessly and saved time. Construction issue drawings were
then produced. There were issues on site so we re-ran the analysis and
reviewed the design to amend connection details and locations.
Contact
Mark Sinclair
Address South Block/Studio 104
60-64 Osborne Street
G1 5QH Glasgow, United Kingdom
Website
Evolve is an established structural and civil engineering consultancy
within the building and construction industry, priding itself on exceptional
quality design in every commission undertaken. We apply our design flair,
ingenuity and energy to ensuring that we surpass the expectations of
our clients. We’re at our best when challenged with projects demanding
a creative and proactive approach. Our core business provides services
related to structural engineering on buildings and this is often extended to
site infrastructure and on-site civil engineering requirements.
Evolve
