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“The trusses were modelled, clash
detected then put together and simulated
offsite to ensure they fitted,” says Wates
Construction Project Director Neil Lock.
“By manufacturing and spraying
intumescent paint offsite the steel
installation became effortless, with minimal
working at height.”
The courtyard roof was completed in
three weeks after the primary truss was
installed, which was considered to be
very quick as the original programme had
suggested a period of five weeks.
In summary, the judges say the inverted
‘Toblerone’ shaped trusses form a neat
arrangement to support a new public
courtyard and entry from Exhibition Road
above new basement level galleries.
This array of steelwork was hugely
refined through the design process to
maximise the efficiency of each member.
Good use of light and colour for wayfinding
in the new extension is exemplified by the
striking red steel columns that so appealed
to the judges.
A W A R D SSDA 2018
/Modelling_and_analysis#Modelling
/Fire_protecting_structural_steelwork#Intumescent_Coatings