“In terms of safety that’s paramount since there’s a significant
amount of load being retained. If there’s any chance
that this building is going to move or the shoring wall is not
performing as intended, knowing that in advance gives the
team an opportunity to address the means and methods, or
to install additional bracing if needed.”
ShapeArray also played a key role in the installation of
several foundation elements including numerous large diameter
caissons that were drilled into rock to help support the
weight of the building. The caissons ranged between four and
11 feet in diameter.
“The program included monitoring as the caissons were
being installed because there was a vibratory driver required
for portions of the installation,” she said.
“It was unknown if the vibrations would affect the shoring,
and if so, how much. So by undertaking readings at different
locations around the site as the caisson installations
were progressively closer to the walls, we were able to discern
the amount of impact on the shoring wall. The 40-metre
ShapeArray was pulled from the inclinometer casing at one
side of the site using the tower crane and gingerly placed
within another casing for us to quickly facilitate monitoring
as this work was undertaken.”
The real-time data the ShapeArray provides is also significant
in terms of ensuring the safety of the workers
underground on a project like The One, Ford says.
“The real-time monitoring plays a significant part in
the protection of workers inside the site as well as for the
surrounding structures,” she said. “Construction is a very
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dangerous environment. Having access to real-time information
can be critical for protecting those workers 30 metres
down in an excavation. Their safety is paramount.”
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