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< Back Georgios Katsonopoulos Graduate Engineer georgios@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back Ausama Abdullah Trainee Engineer ausama@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back Ben Davies Graduate Engineer & BIM Technician ben.davies@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

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< Back Brett Aggregates - North Sea Terminal Europe's largest Radial Conveyor. Brett Aggregates are the UK’s largest independent building materials group, handling over 5m tonnes of aggregate and producing up to a million cubic metres of concrete every year. As part of their development plans to their Ready Mixed Concrete & Screed site in Cliffe , they required the design and fabrication of a new radial conveyor, the size of which would place it amongst the largest in Europe. SGL were appointed as the structural designer working in tandem with the fabricator Atherton Material Handling (AMH). A working concept was drawn up between parties which was then input into a Finite Element Model (FEM) by SGL. Our talented and experienced engineers drew upon their knowledge to optimise the concept design, bringing down material weight significantly from that of the first concept. A mixture of tension only cross bracing and compression/tension bracing was employed, along with a central triangular braced tower which allowed the 67m conveyor to cantilever approximately 23m. Detailed wind analysis was performed on the structure due to the dynamic nature of the conveyor being that it is not ordinarily fixed to a foundation. Various loading assessments were carried out to represent the dynamic loading patterns the structure will likely experience throughout its design life, ensuring safe and consistent performance under all foreseeable scenarios. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Jonathan Barker Structural Technician jonathan@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back 26 Pot House Lane Domestic Basement Renovation, Sheffield As the appointed designer in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015 , Shepherd Gilmour was responsible for provision of the existing & proposed property plans, as well as structural design information, required for submission to Building Control to facilitate opening up works of an existing basement. The property in question was an Edwardian brick & stone-built property. Internal walls were constructed of masonry brickwork, while external walls typically consisted of a brickwork inner leaf, with a large vented cavity and a random stone external leaf tied with cast iron wall ties. This project included design of a new reinforced concrete floor, tanked and insulated beneath to increase energy efficiency. Details were advised in accordance with UK Building Regulations and NHBC Standards . An internal load bearing wall was removed, with the floor joists above supported by a slender steel beam as photographed. We advised our client it would be possible to maximise head-height and conceal the beam, by situating the steel within the floor void, securing joists either side via joist hangers. Furthermore, a large opening in the external wall was achieved via the use of a Rectangular Hollo Section (RHS) beam and plate, supported by slender Parallel Flange Channel (PFC) columns situated on concrete pad foundations. Once again, the size and position of the steel was optimised to maximise head-height & to provide a seamless level floor between the internal floor and external decking once the sliding doors were installed. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Giles Burton Senior Consultant giles@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back Medway Maritime Hospital £11.5m Emergency Department Building at Medway Maritime Hospital. Medway Maritime Hospital expanded its premises with a new emergency department building which opened its doors on 8th November 2018 to admit new patients, two years after construction began in 2016. The new building houses state of the art facilities which shall support the NHS trusts emergency department team to enable them to deliver the best care to their patients. The department building spans over three floors and cost a total of £11.5m to complete. The building formed part of a wider scheme which encompasses existing building refurbishment with an estimated total of £21m. The new emergency department houses seven new resuscitation bays, as well as dedicated bays for paediatric patients and rapid assessment. Furthermore, there are four ‘majors’ bays used to treat walk-ins and ambulance patients which brings to overall capacity of the department to 16 bays. SGL were responsible for the civil engineering design works of the new department building, including foundation design, drainage and superstructure. In tandem with the other responsible parties, SGL were able to deliver the design package on time and in a way which met the needs of the trust. SGL were also attentive on site during the construction phase to assist with site queries and concerns which ultimately led to the overall delivery of a successful project. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Expert Witness Reports Rate £120/hr Contact Us Now About An Expert Witness is sometimes required when it is necessary to have opinion evidence to assist with the resolution of a disputed case. An Expert Witness may be involved in court proceedings and be requested to give evidence. It is often beneficial to agree and appoint a single joint expert by all involved parties to provide an unbiased opinion on the issue of proceedings. That said, it is possible for an Expert Witness to be appointed by only one party, although they are still required to act impartially. The primary purpose of an Expert Witness is to provide an independent expert opinion on the case at hand based on the information presented to them for review. At SGL we strive to provide impartial and fair advice on matters within our expertise. Should we be appointed as an expert witness we would: · Provide our independent impartial opinion of the subject matter at hand within our expertise. · Provide the opinion in the form of a report, evidence or calculation before a court or other tribunal as is necessary. We would not: · Provide or state opinion beyond our area of expertise. · Accept any appointment which may be in conflict of interest. · Accept appointment subject to the conditional outcome of a particular case. · Act as a mediator or negotiator between parties. · Provide advice to either side. · Advocate or argue the clients case nor advice what the case should contain. · Accept any form of bribe or portray information in a way that unfairly favours either party. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Joe Sykes Project Engineer joe@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back Pettypool Activity Centre £1.04m Activity Centre in Cheshire. The existing Girlguiding Activity Centre in Cheshire Forest was a “hotchpotch” of prefabricated structures, joined together in an impractical way over several years of expansion which ultimately resulted in a premises which was increasingly becoming inaccessible and not fit for purpose. As a result, the Pettypool committee for Girlguiding Cheshire Forest required a new building to replace the original prefab structures, with key emphasis being accessibility, inclusivity and sustainability with an appearance which would seamlessly fit into the surrounding natural environment. Walker Simpson Architects were appointed as the principle designer, with SGL appointed as the leading structural designers for the project. Together with the M&E consultants A&P Dynamic Design, we were able to provide a new activity centre on time and on budget. The design was situated on sloping ground and incorporated two main wings which enclose a central courtyard. A terrace extends outwards, cantilevering over the bank towards the lower level of the site. The building was required to exhibit a large open plan space for activities, for which a steelwork portal frame structure was employed. The structure was clad in timber and steel, with highly recyclable products in use throughout, such as the Hunter Douglas Heartfelt system which also gave a unique and fitting aesthetic to the ceilings within the building. Project Gallery Previous Next