We successfully implemented a range of ground engineering solutions to support the construction of the main indoor sports facility for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
We were appointed by the principal contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, to deliver a value engineered solution for the £116 million project. Our scope of work utilises our expert knowledge in ground improvement and piling methods, including:
- Dynamic compaction
- Vibro stone columns
- Large diameter rotary bored piles
- CFA piles
- Driven precast concrete piles
Our ability to deliver all required techniques in-house, streamlined programming, communication and coordination, removing the complexity for our customer compared to appointing and managing multiple supply chain partners for each technique.
The ground improvement works commenced first with dynamic compaction to strengthen the soil for the floor slab, leveraging granular ground conditions to achieve a load bearing capacity of 15kN/m².
For the curved Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome cycling track, we installed 1,287 vibro stone columns using both top and bottom feed methods. The structure was supported by a combination of rotary bored piles (constructed using Vinyl Polymer support fluid) and driven precast concrete piles.
Our integrated approach ensured efficient delivery, technical excellence and a seamless experience for our customer – demonstrating our capability to deliver complex ground engineering solutions for landmark sporting venues.
Ground improvement
Discover more about the comprehensive range of ground improvement solutions we provide and how we are utilising state-of-the-art equipment to strengthen weak soils.
