These specialist topics require experience with the relevant construction type and the use or implementation situation. This overview helps to formulate a question. Discuss in advance which expert can carry out the design, assessment and coordination.
The explanation on this page describes the field. Availability and responsibility for implementation are discussed per project.
Scaffolding and support structures
A scaffolding design covers the structure, loads, anchoring and support. Deviations from a standard configuration and closed cladding can change the force effect.
Prepare: Provide the height, bay layout, working platforms, sheeting and available anchorage locations.
Formwork and outrigger constructions
During concrete work, the temporary support must support the agreed construction loads. The subsurface, bracing and coordination of pouring and stripping phases are part of this.
Prepare: Provide pouring plan, formwork system, floor thicknesses and information about underlying floors.
Temporary auxiliary steel structures
Auxiliary steel can support an existing structure during demolition, replacement or assembly. The design is consistent with the temporary carrying path and the work sequence.
Prepare: Describe which components will disappear and when and how loads will be taken over.
Lifting points, transport and installation
A part can be loaded differently during lifting than in its final position. Lifting points, center of gravity and temporary deformation must match the chosen method.
Prepare: Share weight, geometry, lifting configuration and information from the lifting expert.
Machine foundations
A machine can transmit dynamic forces in addition to its own weight. Foundation, subsurface and anchoring are tailored to the machine data.
Prepare: Ask the manufacturer about forces, speeds and support requirements.
Crane tracks
A crane track carries moving loads and forces through the use of the crane. Rails, beams, columns, connections and foundations are assessed together.
Prepare: Provide crane data, wheel loads, usage class and track layout.
Platforms and industrial platforms
Platforms carry persons, pipes or equipment and must remain accessible for use and maintenance. Stairs, handrails and mountings are part of the demarcation.
Prepare: Indicate use, equipment, maintenance area and connection points.
Silos and tanks
Contents and use can cause special pressures and load changes. The wall construction, support and foundation require an assessment tailored to the system.
Prepare: Share content, material, filling and emptying method and supplier details.
Masts and advertising constructions
A high or free-standing structure can be heavily loaded by wind. Mast, sign surface, connections and foundation must be assessed together.
Prepare: Provide height, surface, location, material and mounting details.
Bridges, pedestrian bridges and culverts
Civil structures have their own usage loads and environmental conditions. With bridges, traffic and movement are taken into account, among other things; for divers also soil, water and top load.
Prepare: Describe the use, environment, span or dimensions and requirements of the manager.
Data for the initial assessment
- Use, location and project duration
- Geometry and material data
- Special loads and moving parts
- Execution phases and supplier documentation
From request to defined assignment
- Capture situation. Describe the location, existing condition and intended change.
- Review data. Discuss which documents are useful and what additional research is needed.
- Agree on scope. Record which checks, drawings and implementation phases are being developed.
- Fine-tune design. Please include changes in dimensions, material or use in the documents.
What determines the price?
The scope of the calculations, available data, required details and coordination determine the assignment. There is no single prize for this category that covers all situations. View the known starting prices and quote requests.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all services that I can order directly?
These are areas of knowledge. First discuss the question and required specialization; the executing party and content of any assignment are determined in advance.
Can a standard scaffolding drawing always be used?
Only when the actual structure and conditions fall within the application conditions. Deviations must be assessed.
Is transport part of the final structural calculation?
Not automatically. Lifting, transport and assembly must be explicitly included in the scope or in a separately coordinated design.
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