Temporary Foundations for Scaffold and Safety Netting, Ground Screw Installation
Supply, installation, and removal of ground screw foundations to support scaffold and overhead safety netting during a power line upgrade project over a railway line.
Client:
Complete Access Specialist Contracts
Location:
North East Scotland
Project:
Temporary Scaffolding
Sector:
Temporary Foundations
Services:
- Site Survey and Load Testing
- Installation of Screw Foundations
- Removal of Screw Foundations
Product:
- 60 no. RADIX PRO 76mm Ground Screws
- Bespoke Adapter Plates
Overview
Temporary Foundations that can be reused
Strong and stable foundations for scaffolding
Ground screw foundations were required to foot the temporary scaffolds on either side of the North Eastern railway line along the River Islay, Moray, to accommodate safety netting while overhead power line upgrades were being completed.
The site’s ground conditions were poor, requiring consideration during testing and planning for screw pile foundations.
Solution
Ground Screw foundations installed and removed without impact or delay
Executing static load tests according to BS EN 1997-1:2004 (EC 7.7), ground screw piles were specified for the project with a schedule of work detailing the required installation and removal of screws.
Poor ground conditions were overcome by installing screw piles at key load-bearing points for the scaffold uprights.
Our installation division arrived at site, deploying the Mazaka 600 Hydraulic Installation Rig (Ground screw machine) to drive in the 60 RDX PRO Ground Screws required for the project, and installing adapter plates to each screw to create a robust base for the scaffolding to sit on.
Upon completion of the power line upgrade, our team returned to remove all 60 screws, leaving no trace of the foundations.
For all temporary buildings and portable structures, ground screws and screw pile foundations work well. Contact us if we can help you with any project that needs foundations.
