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Introduction
Incon was engaged to provide structural verification services for lifting operations at the Berri Substation in South Australia. The project involved independent engineering review and certification of crane lift studies associated with the installation of critical substation infrastructure.
Project
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The scope of works focused on the verification of lift studies and rigging plans for the installation of a switch room structure using a 400-tonne crane at the Berri Substation site.
Key components of the project included:
- Review of crane lift studies and engineered lift plans
- Assessment of rigging configurations and load distribution
- Verification of lifting methodology for switch room installation
- Site-specific consideration of crane setup and operational constraints
- Independent third-party certification of lifting operations
Challenge
Despite the relatively small scope, the project required a high level of engineering diligence due to:
- Heavy lifting operations, involving a 400t crane and large prefabricated switch room structure
- Critical safety requirements, where failure in lifting methodology could result in significant risk to personnel and infrastructure
- Complex rigging configurations, requiring accurate load path assessment and verification
- Site constraints, including positioning, stability, and crane setup limitations
- Need for independent certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safe work practices
Solution
Adelaide Structural Engineers delivered a precise and safety-focused engineering solution through:
- Detailed review and validation of lift studies, ensuring all load cases and lifting stages were adequately addressed
- Verification of rigging systems and load distribution, confirming structural adequacy of lifting arrangements
- Assessment of crane capacity and setup, ensuring compliance with operational limits under site conditions
- Review of safe work methodologies, identifying any risks and confirming alignment with best practice
- Provision of independent engineering certification, supporting safe execution of the lifting operation
Key Engineering Highlights
- Verification of 400-tonne crane lift operations
- Independent certification of rigging and lifting methodology
- Focus on construction-stage structural safety
- Rapid delivery within a targeted, specialist scope
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