Belper, Derwent Street

ADAPTABLE RETAINING WALL DESIGN RESULTS IN INCREASED SCOPE

Project Description

SCOPE OF WORKS 135m long king post wall with steel sheet infills
CLIENT Countryside Properties
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD December 2022 – January 2023

Aarsleff were initially contracted to design and build a 135m long king post wall with steel sheet infills for a retained height of up to 2.5m. The team took time to competently assess and understand the initial findings of the ground investigation report, as is done with every project. As there were worries that traditional methods may prove difficult, Aarsleff mobilised to site with a down the hole hammer system alongside our own plant to ensure that suitable penetration was attained. The team carried out trial auguring to establish a more accurate soil profile as well as determine the areas where traditional auguring was feasible to ensure that our client benefitted from early completion of critical sections on site.

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A leading UK ground engineering specialist, focusing on multi-discipline excellence and value engineering. We design and deliver some of the UK’s largest ground engineering projects.

Our vision is to bring confidence to those constructing the landscape of tomorrow .

1947. Central Jutland, Denmark. Per Aarsleff borrowed 10,000 Danish Kroner from his father’s life insurance, bought an excavator, and founded Northern Europe’s leading contracting company.

Our biggest asset, our team is composed of the leading experts in ground engineering. Working with collaboration and cohesion at the core of our business, we can guarantee a quick and founded answer to all your questions.

We recruit and reward our people based on our ‘Step into the Blue’ company culture, where we embrace the core values of Life and Health, Trust, and Responsibility.

We do everything to ensure our team and yours work safely on our sites. With our core value of Life & Health, we see safety as a cultural pillar.

Our ISO accreditations are an assurance to you that we take governance seriously. Read our policies to discover more.

The projects that keep society running. Bridges, buildings, transit and rail facilities, embankment support, marine and offshore facilities, mines, airports, and water projects.

Keeping things turning. Sewage Treatment Works, Waste Water Treatment Works, Wind Farms and Wind Turbines, Biomass Plants, and Power stations.

Meeting society’s needs. Nursing and care homes, MOD buildings, Schools and Universities, and small or large-sized residential developments.

Staying on the move. Remediation, bridges, and foundation work are integral to keeping the industry running smoothly.

The landscape of the marketplace. Mega-retail sheds, distribution warehouses, University accommodation, and major supermarket and household name units.

Keeping things afloat. Ports and harbours, coastal defences, river embankments and inland waterways.