100 Used software: ESA-Prima Win The development is situated on the corner of Woodgrange Road and Station Approach in Forest Gate area of London E7. It is a mixed commercial and residential development comprising six blocks. The site is rectangular in shape with the blocks arranged around the perimeter leaving a courtyard in the middle largely comprising ground floor car parking. The blocks comprise a refurbished public house, two new-build masonry blocks and three concrete framed blocks up to 7 storeys in height. ESA-Prima Win was used to model the three concrete framed blocks. The three concrete framed blocks range in height from 4 to 7 storeys. These three blocks appear as a single L-shaped block however a vertical movement joint separates one of the blocks from the other two. The buildings on each side of the movement joint are treated as independent structures. The blocks comprise of flat slab construction supported on concrete columns and ultimately on piled foundations. Reinforced concrete walls within the lift cores and staircase cores provide the lateral stability for the blocks. Precast concrete slabs are present at ground floor, supported on ground beams and pile caps. At ground level, these concrete framed blocks comprise part commercial areas and part car parking. A mezzanine level is present in two of the blocks typically above the car parking areas hence creating seven storeys. At roof top levels, private gardens and a communal landscaped garden area are present, comprising of paved, turf and planter areas. CAE Housing & Buildings 2 Thomasons LLP Contact Antony Antorkas Address 528 High Road Leytonstone E11 3EE London, United Kingdom Phone +44 208 988 5820 Email [email protected] Website www.thomasons.co.uk Thomasons was founded in 1947 and is now one of the most established independently owned consulting engineering firms in the UK. The firm has established a deserved reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and a high quality of customer service, a process that is measured year by year in our customer surveys. Thomasons prides itself on its success rate for building long term relationships with its customers, some of whom we have worked with since we were founded. The firm and its associated companies currently operate from five regional offices in Guildford, London, Leeds, Manchester and Southend-on-Sea with approximately 135 staff. We work throughout the UK and have also undertaken projects internationally in areas including Ireland, France and the Channel Islands. Thomasons undertakes commissions in all areas of civil and structural engineering including major healthcare, education, residential, retail and mixed use town centre redevelopments. The firm has a reputation for solving unusual and complex technical problems and extensive experience in the design of infrastructure and civil works, particularly for larger developments. The design of roads and drainage to adoptable standards is a normal part of our activities. The open structure of the firm allows us to tackle projects ranging from minor works to those costing many millions of pounds, in a cost and technically efficient manner. Thomasons is committed to modern design and management techniques and is at the forefront in the application of information technology. Each of our offices has modern computer and communication networks and full Autocad and 3 dimensional drawing capabilities. The firm keeps abreast of emerging environmental issues. An ISO9001 Quality Management System is operated in all offices and externally audited by a UKAS accredited assessment body. Woodgrange Road The project is situated on the corner of Woodgrange Road and Station Approach in Forest Gate area of London E7. It is a mixed commercial and residential development comprising six blocks. The site is rectangular in shape with the blocks arranged around the perimeter leaving a courtyard in the middle largely comprising ground floor car parking. The blocks comprise a refurbished public house, two new-build masonry blocks and three concrete framed blocks up to 7 storeys in height. ESA-Prima Win was used to model the concrete framed blocks comprising of flat slab construction supported on piled foundations. These concrete framed blocks comprise commercial areas and car parking at ground floor and a communal landscaped garden area at roof level. Owner: One Housing Group Architect: Stock Woolstencroft General Contractor: Galliford Try Partnerships Engineering Office: Thomasons LLP Construction Start: 08/2006 Construction End: 09/2008 Location: London, United Kingdom Project Information Short Description
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