Excavation Support Specialists

Excavation Support Specialists

02 Contents OUR GROUP 3 DESIGN SERVICES 4 HYDRAULIC BRACING EQUIPMENT 5 Mechshore Double Acting Series (Light Duty)... 6 Maxi Brace Hydraulic Legs (Medium Duty)... 7 Mega Brace (Heavy Duty)... 8 HYDRAULIC STRUTS 9 MP50-50 Tonne Capacity...10 HSK - 80 Tonne Capacity...10 125T/150T Hydraulic Struts...11 MP250 Strut...12 MP500 Hybrid Strut...12 Wireless Direct Load Monitoring...13 Specialist Propping Case Studies...14

Our Group 03 Introduction Welcome to the product brochure from Groundforce. The aim of this brochure is to provide you with all the information you need on our extensive product portfolio. As part of the Vp plc group of companies, who have over 50 years experience in the supply of specialist construction equipment, Groundforce prides itself in offering so much more than its product range. Groundforce has a wealth of experience in the provision of Traditional Trench Shoring, Specialist Excavation Temporary Works, Piling Equipment, Pipe Testing Products, Pump Hire and Trenchless Technology, with our ultimate aim to meet the productivity, safety and cost demands of the construction industry. Our equipment offering is supported by a highly trained team of qualified engineers, and technical representatives. We look forward to discussing your specific requirements. geometrik@vpplc.com www.groundforce.uk.com

04 Design Services Method Statements Generic and scheme specific stage by stage analysis and installation method statements Detailed and illustrated installation instructions Other Services General technical, shoring and product advice Supply and instruction on Groundforce GFsafe software for Design Engineers Site visits and installation assistance Bespoke training Toolbox talks Groundforce offer the largest range of excavation support equipment and allied products in the UK. We combine industry experience with a first class technical support service to further extend our services to both site staff and Temporary Works Engineers alike. In addition Groundforce offer a specialist Major Projects design service for the larger and more complex schemes. The Groundforce Technical Services Department is ISO 9001 accredited. Scheme Designs Fully documented and detailed temporary works designs produced by a team of qualified and experienced Civil Engineers Safe, practical and cost effective solutions Clear, informative presentation supported by detailed installation instructions and site visits as necessary Innovative solutions, value engineering Basement Propping specialists Risk Assessment Assistance Temporary works design Excavation work (general) Equipment specific

Hydraulic Bracing Heavy Equipment Duty Hydraulic Equipment 05 Modular hydraulic frames are extremely quick to install and remove and can be used in practically any shape of excavation. Our systems are designed for each excavation and we aim to eliminate on-site welding, cutting and waste. Our systems provide a versatile cost effective alternative to traditional fabricated steel frames and tie back systems. geometrik@vpplc.com www.groundforce.uk.com

06 Light Duty Hydraulic Equipment Mechshore Double Acting Series For small and medium duty applications requiring large clear working areas Used with trench sheets or light piles The double acting hydraulic rams can be both expanded and retracted using a double acting pump unit The 690, 900M & 900S legs incorporate a rough adjuster unit which allows for a greater range of onsite adjustment Legs incorporate an integral hydraulic lock-off valve for greater safety and simpler installation/removal specification Leg Ref. External Working Range (m) Leg Weight (kg) Beam Width (mm) 290 1.5 2.3 175 200 490 2.2 3.2 250 200 690 2.9 4.6 440 220 900M 4.5 6.5 650 240 900S 6.3 8.3 650 240

Medium Duty Hydraulic Equipment 07 Maxi Brace Hydraulic Legs Mid-range hydraulic bracing, ranging from 2.9m to 12.0m in length Simple pinned corner connection for quick assembly on site Legs can be articulated for use in non rectangular excavations (e.g. hexagonal, octagonal) Legs 4 and 5 can be utilised as hydraulic struts spanning from 2.6m to 4.8m when combined with the appropriate end-bearing plates Full temporary works service available specification Leg Ref. External Working Range (m) Leg Weight (kg) Beam Width (mm) 4 2.9 4.0 525 260 5 3.9 5.0 625 260 6 4.9 6.0 1141 320 7 5.9 7.0 1261 320 8 6.9 8.0 1377 320 9 7.9 9.0 1511 320 10 8.9 10.0 1626 320 geometrik@vpplc.com www.groundforce.uk.com

08 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Equipment Mega Brace Heavy duty modular hydraulic bracing, ranging from 3m to 20m in length Simple pin connection for quick assembly on site Modular extensions allow for ease of installation/removal on site Legs can be articulated for use in non rectangular excavations (e.g. hexagonal, octagonal) Full temporary works service available specification Leg Ref. External Working Range (m) Leg Weight (kg) Maximum Beam Width (mm) 4 3.0 4.0 1161 530 5 4.0 5.0 1578 530 6 5.0 6.0 1995 530 7 6.0 7.0 1928 530 8 7.0 8.0 2345 530 9 8.0 9.0 2288 530 10 9.0 10.0 2705 530 11 10.0 11.0 3122 530 12 11.0 12.0 3055 530 13 12.0 13.0 3472 530 14 13.0 14.0 3410 530 15 14.0 15.0 3827 530 16 15.0 16.0 3770 530 17 16.0 17.0 4177 530 18 17.0 18.0 4360 530 19 18.0 19.0 4303 530 20 19.0 20.0 4720 530

Heavy Duty Hydraulic Equipment 09 Hydraulic Struts Hydraulic struts comprise of a series of extensions with a hydraulic unit at one end. The main advantages of the system is the speed of installation and removal compared with traditional fabricated systems. It is also possible to pre-stress the struts to limit deflection during the installation stages. geometrik@vpplc.com www.groundforce.uk.com

10 Hydraulic Struts MP50-50 Tonne Capacity 50 and 80 tonne capacity, medium-duty hydraulic strutting system For raking, horizontal or knee brace propping applications specification Ref. Operating Range (m) min max Weight (kg) 0 2.4 3.6 690 1 3.4 4.6 795 2 4.4 5.6 865 3 5.4 6.6 965 4 6.4 7.6 1005 5 7.4 8.6 1105 6 8.4 9.6 1175 7 9.4 10.6 1275 8 10.4 11.6 1200 9 11.4 12.6 1300 10 12.4 13.6 1370 11 13.4 14.6 1470 12 14.4 15.6 1510 Operating range from 2.4m to over 18m Fixed length extensions for coarse length adjustment Double-acting hydraulics for fine length adjustment Range of swivel end fittings for multi-angle connections Full temporary works service available HSK - 80 Tonne Capacity specification Ref. Operating Range (m) min max Weight (kg) 4.0 2.9 4.1 1076 5.0 3.9 5.1 1222 6.0 4.9 6.1 1368 7.0 5.9 7.1 1514 8.0 6.9 8.1 1603 9.0 7.9 9.1 1692 10.0 8.9 10.1 1781 11.0 9.9 11.1 1870 12.0 10.9 12.1 1959 13.0 11.9 13.1 2045 14.0 12.9 14.1 2134 15.0 13.9 15.1 2776 16.0 14.9 16.1 2922 17.0 15.9 17.1 3068 18.0 16.9 18.1 3157

Hydraulic Struts 11 125T/150T Hydraulic Struts 125 and 150 tonne capacity, heavy-duty strutting system For raking, horizontal or knee brace propping applications Operating range from 2.9m to over 18m Fixed length extensions for coarse adjustment Double-acting hydraulics for fine length adjustment Range of swivel end fittings for multi-angle connections Full temporary works service available MP125-125 tonne capacity also available in a 150 tonne format specification Ref. Operating Range (m) min max Weight (kg) 0 3.6 4.7 2240 1 4.6 5.7 2455 2 5.6 6.7 2600 3 6.6 7.7 2820 4 7.6 8.7 2885 5 8.6 9.7 3100 6 9.6 10.7 3250 7 10.6 11.7 3465 8 11.6 12.7 3465 9 12.6 13.7 3680 10 13.6 14.7 3825 11 14.6 15.7 4045 12 15.6 16.7 4110 HSK150-150 tonne capacity specification Ref Operating Range (m) min max Weight (kg) 4 2.9 4.1 1445 5 3.9 5.1 1591 6 4.9 6.1 1737 7 5.9 7.1 1883 8 6.9 8.1 1972 9 7.9 9.1 2061 10 8.9 10.1 2150 11 9.9 11.1 2555 12 10.9 12.1 2701 13 11.9 13.1 2847 14 12.9 14.1 2936 15 13.9 15.1 3145 16 14.9 16.1 3291 17 15.9 17.1 3437 18 16.9 18.1 3526 geometrik@vpplc.com www.groundforce.uk.com

12 Hydraulic Struts MP250 Strut MP250 Strut - Super Format A heavy-duty proprietary strutting system extending the operating range of the MP250 to 45m at full capacity Additional intermediate support from below is not necessary. Utilises 1220mm diameter fixed length extensions for coarse length adjustment Double-acting hydraulics for fine length adjustment Range of swivel end fittings for multi-angle connections MP500 Hybrid Strut The largest capacity proprietary strutting system on fleet, capable of withstanding working loads up to 5000kN Failsafe mechanical locking system carries 100% of axial load Hydraulic cylinder combines with twin mechanical screw jacks to apply/relieve load on the system Full load carrying capability for spans in excess of 35m 500mm fine length, mechanical adjustment Couples directly to 1220mm dia. fixed-length extensions to configure variable strut length Quick and easy to install; negates the need for time consuming fabrications specification Operating Range (m) Strut Ref. min. max. Weight (kg) 13 16.1 17.2 10115 14 17.1 18.2 11065 15 18.1 19.2 11445 16 19.1 20.2 11635 17 20.1 21.2 12015 18 21.1 22.2 13265 19 22.1 23.2 13645 20 23.1 24.2 13835 21 24.1 25.2 14215 22 25.1 26.2 15165 23 26.1 27.2 15545 24 27.1 28.2 15735 25 28.1 29.2 16115 26 29.1 30.2 17065 27 30.1 31.2 17445 28 31.1 32.2 17635 29 32.1 33.2 18015 30 33.1 34.2 19265 31 34.1 35.1 19645 32 35.1 36.2 19835 33 36.1 37.2 20215 34 37.1 38.2 21165 35 38.1 39.2 21545 36 39.1 40.2 21735 37 40.1 41.2 22115 38 41.1 42.2 23065 39 42.1 43.2 23445 40 43.1 44.2 23635 41 44.1 45.1 24015

Hydraulic Struts 13 Wireless Direct Load Monitoring Groundforce have developed a hands free system that uses wireless technology to provide a 24/7 load monitoring service for their hydraulic props. The key to this system is a specially designed and dedicated electronic load pin with integrated pre-calibrated strain gauges. The benefits of this system include:- Monitors ambient temperature and prop load Instant and Accurate Readings Results available via Groundforce website Pre-determined trigger levels Simple & Safe Operation Pre assembly by GF personnel No cabling Methods of accessing data The user can view the data in a clear and concise graphical format on a password protected area on Groundforce s website. A useful handheld monitor is also available for handy site use. Alerts can be sent via SMS or email if pre determined trigger levels are reached. Find out More Norra länken Section 22 Norra länken which translates to Northern Link, is the final section in the long awaited Stockholm ring road. Constructed substantially in tunnel, this is the largest infrastructure project currently in progress in Sweden. Wireless Load Monitoring The latest development in proprietary support systems is the ability to equip struts with integrated wireless load monitoring capability. geometrik@vpplc.com www.groundforce.uk.com

14 Hydraulic Struts Specialist Propping Case Studies A joint technical collaboration between Sir Robert McAlpine and Groundforce delivers program savings at Glasgow School of Arts. 48m MP500 Supertube props c/w load monitoring installed in ½ a day for PJ Careys. Props and load monitoring installed by Groundforce engineers inside Connaught Tunnel. Hydraulic MP250 props are quickly installed at Heathrow by Laing O Rourke.

Hydraulic Struts 15 A variety of prop types and configurations supporting a deep secant pile basement in London. A variety of MP500 hydraulic and mechanical props being used in the construction of the second Tyne crossing in Newcastle. 250T capacity struts spanning 48m, thus allowing unimpeded construction of a large basement in London. A sensitive railway underpass at the London Olympic village being supported by Mega Brace and MP125 props c/w load monitoring. geometrik@vpplc.com www.groundforce.uk.com

Groundforce Representative in Sweden Ivar Nöre ivar.nore@geometrik.se Tel +46 8 510 696 62 Mob: +46 708 14 28 14 Geometrik Tavastgatan 34 11824 Stockholm Sweden @vpgroundforce.com/vpgroundforce v. 1