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CASE STUDY Berrylands Station project addresses the poor condition of existing platforms. Works involve demolishing timber platforms and constructing new pile foundations and steel sections.Robert West reviewed the station emergency plan and consulted with the Capable Owner and NwR Fire Engineer to confirm no changes to the existing management plan were needed. Working toward a positive outcome, Robert West:Collaborated with the piling contractor to develop a suitable, buildable foundation solution based on ground conditions and load requirements.Engaged with the GRP manufacturer to incorporate innovative, lightweight components into the platform design for efficient installation and durability.Coordinated with the M&E designer to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within the overall design, avoiding clashes and improving buildability. Share BACK TO PROJECTS

CASE STUDY Fratton Footbridge (17A/10) spans six electrified tracks at Fratton Station, comprising three riveted steel plate girder spans on cast iron columns. The structure was assessed as overstressed, requiring Robert West to design strengthening and refurbishment works, and ensure compliance with Network Rail standards.An innovative U-frame solution was developed, integrating new U-frames into the concrete deck out-pans to provide lateral restraint to the top chords of the main girders. This approach significantly enhanced the structural performance by preventing buckling under load, thereby increasing the overall stability and capacity of the footbridge. By targeting the root cause of the deficiency, the solution eliminated the need for extensive strengthening or full girder replacement, reducing both construction time and material use. This not only ensured compliance with modern loading standards but also…

CASE STUDY Robert West Consulting was engaged by Volker Fitzpatrick, acting as part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), to provide comprehensive structural engineering services for the Cavendish Road Underbridge in Balham, South London. The aim: to assess, repair, and potentially strengthen the structure to meet RA10 rating and ensure serviceability for the next 30 years.The Cavendish Road Underbridge is a single-span, metallic half-through structure, comprising five decks. It supports both the Up and Down lines of the Balham to Beckenham Junction (BBJ) railway over a key local route between Cavendish Road and Tooting Bec Common.Robert West Consulting was responsible for conducting an Inspection for Assessment, followed by a detailed structural assessment. We identified and specified essential repairs, evaluated the need for strengthening, and delivered design solutions to extend the…

THE BRIEF Access to maintain major structures is difficult! Robert West, along with our design partners David Price Consulting and Pennine Controls, have been appointed by Amey on behalf of National Highways to design the removal of the existing maintenance underdeck gantry, which is at the end of its life span, and design a new modern gantry at the Prince of Wales Bridge.This commission has unique challenges of removing the 35m steel structure from the suspended span of the Prince of Wales Bridge, in the marine environment. There is also the challenge of installing a carbon efficient, maintainable new gantry to access and maintain the Bridge.We have completed the optioneering phase for both the removal of the existing gantry and new gantry. The detailed design of a temporary support structure…