CCF NATIONAL CONFERENCE - OCTOBER, 2015

Safety in Engineering

Innovation in Equipment Solutions

Presented by: Nigel Robbins – National Sales Engineer

Rex Turner – National Engineering Manager

Agenda

Innovations in Ground Engineering & Safety Shoring Solutions - REX TURNER

• Why do We Shore ?

• Codes Of Practice & AS Compliance.

• New Aluminium Trenching Solutions – The Journey.

• Access /Egress and Trenching Safety.

Innovations in Temporary Works Hydraulics, & Engineering Support - NIGEL ROBBINS

• MP250 Super Props.

• Prop Load Telemetry.

• Job Story.

• Engineering Team Expansion and commitment to ‘Safe’ Engineering.

• Innovations in Ground Water Engineering & Environmental Practices.

INNOVATIONS IN GROUND ENGINEERING & SAFETY

SHORING SOLUTIONS – REX TURNER (NATIONAL

ENGINEERING MANAGER)

Safety

‘Doing what's right isn't the

problem. It is knowing what's right.’ Lyndon B Johnson

Innovations in Ground Engineering & Safety

Shoring Solutions – Rex Turner

• Why do we shore?

• Code of Practice & AS Compliance

• Benefits of Correct Shoring, Shoring Types

• Understanding Shoring Products

• Latest Aluminium Shoring Solutions ‘THE

JOURNEY’

• Latest Innovations In Safe Access And Egress

Why do we shore trenches?

CODE OF PRACTICE & AS COMPLIANCE

Safety

‘Doing what's right isn't the

problem. It is knowing what's right.’ Lyndon B Johnson

Excavation Work – Code of Practice

Released by Safe Work Australia in July 2012.

Representative's from Commonwealth, State, Territory Governments along with

Australian Council of Trade Unions, Australian Chamber of Commerce and

Australian Industry Groups.

Excavation Work – Code of Practice

Excavation Work – Code of Practice

Shoring - Types

Shielding Will not prevent the walls of an excavation from failing but provides a

safety zone for workers in the event a trench should collapse.

Shoring - Types

Shoring

Supports the walls of trench to prevent the walls from failing. Can

be either by applied pressure or ‘snug’ fit.

Shoring - Types

In addition to mechanical shoring or shielding, you have two other

alternatives for providing a safe environment for workers in the trench:-

Benching or Battering

AS Compliance

• AS4744.1 specifically covers steel shoring.

• Standard developed to ensure worker

safety and supply of consistent quality

product to the industry.

• Standard is explicit as to shoring box

capacity rating – ‘working’ uniform

pressure envelope.

• Construction industry suppliers not all

complying to the standard. Claims around

vague pressure references, pressures at

base of panel or triangular pressure

envelopes and even Type A, B or C soils –

not consistent to standard.

AS Compliance

• Aluminium is not presently covered by

Australian Standards so design is governed by

manufacturers or suppliers own

interpretations.

• Basic rule of thumb in good ground conditions

without any ground water present is

approximately 7 kPa (0.7 tonnes per square

metre) per metre depth.

• Some industry product capacity ratings seem

overly generous.

• Engineering of strut assemblies is especially

paramount in a high clearance configurations.

• TAKE AWAY is the capacity of the shield or

shoring box is ‘black & white’ there should be

no grey. Ask the question!

AS Compliance Equipment Ratings

Sometimes it’s not so simple!

If in

doubt,

ask the

technical

team!

Benefits of Shoring

• Safety for the workers

• Reducing spoil

• Less filling and compacting

• Right systems increase

efficiencies

• Protection of adjacent assets

Types of Steel Shoring Range

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High Clear

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ALUMINIUM SHORING – THE JOURNEY

Safety

‘Doing what's right isn't the

problem. It is knowing what's right.’ Lyndon B Johnson

Technical Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Lower Panel – 4.5m long x 2.315 high x

150mm Wall thickness

• Upper Panel – 4.5m long x 1.708 high x

150mm Wall thickness

• Capacity – 42 kPA

• Under strut Clearance – 1400mm

Standard or 2.2m with High Clear Post

• Semi Knife Edge – Lower Panels only

• Weight – 2070 kgs (Lower Box with 2

metre struts)

• Weight – 3640 kgs (Lower Box and Upper

Box with 2 metre struts)

• Lower & Upper connected via 4 panel

connectors

• Existing XLD 6 struts will be used but now

galvanised

• Maximum Internal Width – 4.0 metres

Standard or 4.48m HCP

Technical Specifications – 4.5m Shield

Technical Specifications – 7.3m Shield

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Lower Panel - 7.3m long x 2.315m high

x 180mm Wall thickness

• Upper Panel – 7.3m long x 1.708 high x

180mm Wall thickness

• Capacity – 36 kPA

• Under strut Clearance – 1400mm

Standard or 2.2m with High Clear Post

• Semi Knife Edge – Lower Panels only

• Weight – 3120 kgs (Lower Box with 2

metre struts)

• Weight – 5550 kgs (Lower Box and

Upper Box with 2 metre struts)

• Lower & Upper connected via 4 panel

connectors

• Existing XLD 6 struts will be used but

now galvanised

• Maximum Internal Width – 4.0 metres

Standard or 4.48m HCP

Technical Specifications

7.3m Panel Extrusion

300 x 180mm Section

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Technical Specifications – FULLY TESTED

7.3m Panel Test

56.5 tonne Static Load Test for 48 hours

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BASELINE DEFLECTION

WAS 106mm AGAINST A

THEORETICAL PREDICTED

160mm

Features & Benefits

Feature Benefit

Stackable in the trench Easy Extraction

Lengths of 4.5m & 7.3 metres to suit long pipes Productivity

Widths up to 4.48 metres. Enhanced Working Room

Under strut clearance up to 2.2 metres. Installation of High Structures /

Pipes

Pipe struts for easy assembly Speed on Site

Fully engineered , tested & rated capacities Assurance

Unique strut receiver to maximize strength Quality Product

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Safety & Ingress/Egress

Complete Dedicated

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TRENCH ACCESS AND EGRESS SOLUTIONS

Safety

‘Doing what's right isn't the

problem. It is knowing what's right.’ Lyndon B Johnson

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• Fully NATA Accredited

• RPEQ Certified Systems

HYDRAULIC SHORING AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT-

NIGEL ROBBINS (NATIONAL SALES ENGINEER)

Safety

‘Doing what's right isn't the

problem. It is knowing what's right.’ Lyndon B Johnson

Hydraulic Shoring and Engineering Services

• Engineering & Technical Services

• MP 150 & MP250 Super Props

• Prop Load Telemetry.

• Job Story

• Engineering Team Expansion and commitment to ‘Safe’ Engineering

• Innovations in Ground Water Engineering & Environmental Practices

Engineering & Technical Services

• Coates Hire product development and technical team have put together an

enviable portfolio of shoring products and support services in response to

customer requests and market demands.

• We understand that contractors and consultants are always looking for

best practice, cost effective solutions and simpler ways to shore

excavations, and now Coates Hire are providing equipment and technical

support to achieve those objectives.

• This presentation introduces some unique products never before seen in

the Australian construction market place to allow the safe shoring of

deeper, wider and longer excavations; excavations where strut clearance is

critical, where clear spans between props allows for installation large pre

cast or in situ structures, and where health and safety excellence remains

at the fore front of everything we do.

• Our dedicated team of industry experts with over 60 years of temporary

works design experience, provides cost effective design solutions for the

most difficult of scenarios, and combined with support from other

specialist divisions under the CoatesHire banner we can provide an ‘all in

one’ solutions package.

SHORING

DEWATERING

PROPPING

Engineering Support • Fully Qualified Civil Engineering technical team

• Face to face consultation to ensure the most suitable solution is provided

• Support from project planning to project completion

• On site installation / operational assistance

• Supported by central design department & local sales engineer in each state

• Design certification (in house or outsourced)

• System installation (supported/outsourced)

• Fully documented bespoke temporary works designs

• Advice on installation methods and techniques

Project Solutions from Start to Finish

FULL TEMPORARY WORKS

PACKAGE

Technical Drawings

RISK ASSESMENT

SWMS

CERTIFICATION

INSPECTION

Conceptual Design Design Analysis

Site Support to Job Completion

Design Capabilities

• AUTO CAD DRAWINGS

• FULL TEMPORARY WORKS

DESIGNS

• SEQUENTIAL METHOD

STATEMENTS

• TENDER SUPPORT PACKAGES

• CLIENT INTERFACE, BUILD

RELATIONSHIPS

• TRAINING/ COACHING

The Hydraulic Shoring Range

Power Brace

Hydraulic

Struts

Mega Brace

Shaft Brace

EMV, Trench

Sheets &

Accessories

Load

Monitoring

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Power Brace & Mega Brace

150 & 250 Ton Capacity Hydraulic Props

• Hydraulic double acting 150 Ton & 250 Ton props

• Prop lengths from 3m up to 40m+ span achievable

• No need for vertical self weight support

• Full loading up to 15m (MP150) 30m (MP250)

• Swivel end detail for flexible

positioning

• Various end detail thrust plates and

connection to Waler details

• Hydraulics can be locked off

• Strut loads can be monitored

• Easily installed using motorised pump.

• Can prop Waler to Waler, capping beam

to capping beam

• Can prop at raking angles

• Pre stressing as part of the installation

MP250 Supertube Hydraulic Props

MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

CUT & COVER TUNNELS & BASEMENTS

MP250 Supertube Hydraulic Props

Hydraulic Props – Load Monitoring

• 24/7 monitoring in real time

• Remote reporting via web link

• Data logging

• Over-load alarms (sent via SMS)

• Ambient temperature recording

Hydraulic Props – Load Monitoring

SITE INSTALL AND

SET UP

TURNKEY

ENGINEERING

SOLUTIONS

BASEMENT CAR PARK

Product Information

NEW FLYERS AND TECHNICAL LITERATURE

Sales Engineers Role

To provide an engineering focused link between Key

Specific contractors/ consultants and the Coates

Sales Functions and Technical support team in

relation to ground support , propping & dewatering

offering.

Provide Contractors with technical support both pre

and post tender to develop the most cost effective

and safest temporary works design solutions.

Communicate to all stake holders via structured

training modules on the new and existing products

and capabilities of Coates Hire. (internal and external)

To be a value adding solution provider to Customers

by helping to identify gaps and opportunities within

product group across all facets of the business - sales,

assets, operations & HR .

Support CH sales team through face to face customer

interaction and site visits

Coates Hire Product Offering

Access

Air & Air Accessories

Concrete & Masonry

Compaction

Earthmoving

Ground Equipment

Ladders & Scaffold

Landscaping

Lighting

Lift, Shift & Propping

Materials Handling

Offshore

Floor & Cleaning Equipment

Pumps & Fluid Management

Generators

Site Accommodation

Tools & Equipment

Industrial Tools & Equipment

Traffic Management

Trucks, Vehicles & Trailers

Welding

RECENT PROJECTS

BRIDGE PIERS RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PFS TANK FARM BASEMENT

PUMPING STATION BASEMENT CAR PARK PFS TANK FARM WATER STORAGE TANK

GROUND WATER ENGINEERING &

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

Safety

‘Doing what's right isn't the

problem. It is knowing what's right.’ Lyndon B Johnson

WATER TREATMENT

Innovation

WATER TREATMENT

WHATS NEW –

ENHANCED ENGINEERING SUPPORT WITH NATIONAL FOOTPRINT

SUPPORT WITH DEWATERING MANAGEMENT PLANS

HYDRAULOGIST NOW PART OF ENHANCED ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES

INSTALLATION CREWS IN EVERY STATE

FULL RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Innovation

Water Treatment – Sediment Tanks

• General purpose settlement tank suitable

for use in most site pumping applications.

• A series of internal baffles and weirs that

can assist in the removal of suspended

solids from untreated water.

• Incorporated is a skimming baffle that will

retain any surface oils or floating

hydrocarbons and prevent them from being

discharged.

• ‘Floc’ Blocks’ can be used at the water inlet

to create quick settling ‘floc’ particles.

• Able to handle flow rates up to 60l/s

• Holding capacity of 13200 litres

• External dimensions of the tank are 6.0

metres long by 2m wide by 2m high. Dry

weight of the unit is 2.9 tonnes.

Water Treatment – Siltstopper Tanks

• Fast and simple to setup.

• Have a unique design which aids rapid particle

settlement & water clarification.

• Small footprint, compact easy to manage

alternative, compared to tanks & lagoons.

• Unique design aids rapid particle settlement &

water clarification.

• Units outperform conventional settlement

processes.

• Addition of Floc Blocs to improve unit

performance.

Water Treatment – Mini pH Dosing Tanks

• The pH Dosing Tank has been designed to

automatically pH correct continuous flows

of water.

• The system can handle flows up to 15 litres/

second & has an auto dual channel pH

controller and flow meter/ totaliser fitted.

• The controller monitors the pH of the tank

water and automatically starts/stops acid or

alkali dosing pumps to correct the pH.

• The controller also monitors the pH of the

discharge water & will activate alarms &

shut down the feed pump if the pH is

outside of pre set low and high alarm points.

• Data loggers can be fitted

Water Treatment – inline pH Dosing

• 150mm flanged switchback pipe

• Width to suit a standard pallet

• Length to suit a double pallet

• Design flow: up to 65l/s

• Static pipe mixer

• Krohne Flow meter

• Prominent pH adjusting and monitoring

• Prominent Sigma dosing pump

• pH alarming via flashing lamp on control

panel

• Data logging – downloadable to .csv file

• Stainless steel control box

• Stainless enclosure of dosing pump

• Fork lift able skid

Water Treatment – pH Dosing Tanks

• The pH Dosing Tank has been designed to

automatically pH correct continuous flows

of water.

• The system can handle flows up to 50 litres/

second & has an auto dual channel pH

controller and flow meter/ totaliser fitted.

• The controller monitors the pH of the tank

water and automatically starts/stops acid or

alkali dosing pumps to correct the pH.

• The controller also monitors the pH of the

discharge water & will activate alarms &

shut down the feed pump if the pH is

outside of pre set low and high alarm points.

• Data loggers can be fitted

• The system can also treat water turbidity by

the dosing of flocculants and coagulants.

Water Treatment – Combination Systems

Water Treatment - WETSEP

• The Wetsep system is for the site specific treatment of

runoff and waste water from construction work.

• The unit employs different technologies, those are

chemical enhanced precipitation treatment, computerised

fluid design and advanced oxidation process using a

patented Impinging Stream Reactor Technology

• Designed to treat continuous flows of contaminated

water at up to 16 l/s.

• Ideal for treating acid sulphate ground water

• Includes a dual channel pH controller, alarms and data

logging capabilities

• Minimal maintenance & monitoring required

SUPPORT FROM THE GROUND UP

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Q & A