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Before Skanska’s 95m truss bridge (SAS13) could go in at Washwood Heath, it needed foundations. We built two pile caps and eight trestle pads using 300m³ of concrete.
Birmingham
Project Value
176,312
Project Duration
2 Months
Birmingham
Project Value
176,312
Project Duration
2 Months
“The team’s dedication, discipline, and technical acumen led to the successful delivery of a demanding project on time and to a high standard.”
In Washwood Heath, Birmingham, RSSI’s team was tasked with constructing temporary foundations for a 95m single span weathering steel truss bridge, a project named SAS13. Our client, Skanska, entrusted us with a challenging scope of work, which included excavations, steel fixing, construction of temporary works, concrete pouring, and reinstatement works.
The SAS13 Temporary Bridge Foundations project was a complex task that necessitated precision and expertise in various aspects of construction. Our team, under the excellent leadership of the RSSI Construction Manager, rose to the challenge and successfully delivered on all fronts.
Our tasks began with the excavation of two large pile caps and eight trestle pads. Following this, the team managed to fix 16 tons of steel into each of the two pile caps, a task demanding meticulous precision and safety precautions.
Using Minima Formwork, we built temporary works, demonstrating our adaptability to different construction methods and systems.
The next phase involved a significant concrete pour for the pile caps and trestle pads, which required exact measurements to ensure the stability of the temporary bridge foundations.
Finally, we carried out reinstatement works in Area 5 to meet Highway Standards, underscoring our commitment to restoring and improving the infrastructure of the sites we work on.
Despite the project’s challenges, our team’s hard work and commitment enabled us to deliver the project as per the program and to a high standard, reinforcing our reputation as a reliable and efficient construction partner.
RSS Infrastructure (RSSI), based in Birmingham, Cwmbran, Doncaster and Tonbridge, provides infrastructure services for the rail, civil, and utilities sectors. We serve clients like Network Rail, WMCA, HS2 and Tier 1 & 2 contractors. Our services include Arboriculture, Civils and Construction, Geofencing, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), Magnetic Track Safety, Rail Operations including Possession Management and P/Way, Rail Welding, Signalling, and Track Warning Services.
