Structural Archives - John Grimes Partnership https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/category/structural/ Consulting Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineers Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:00:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Inspection of concrete frame at the Camels Head Fire Station https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/inspection-concrete-frame-fire-station/ Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:47:58 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=638 JGP has carried out the inspection of the reinforced concrete frame at the Camels Head Fire Station, Plymouth. The inspection involved a visual tactile inspection of the existing reinforced concrete frame as well as intrusive investigations to evaluate the conditions of the concrete including carbonation testing, chloride testing and strength testing. JGP presented the findings...

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]]> Inspection of existing roof structure https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/inspection-of-existing-roof-structure/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:22:14 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=646 Inspection of existing roof structure to Grade 2 listed 16th Century building. Structural Services

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]]> Diving in at the deep end https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/diving-in-at-the-deep-end/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:28:57 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=655 “ Diving in at the deep end ” Roped access inspection of steel framed structure over a swimming pool. Structural Services

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]]> Marjon Link Road £1.5m Improvement https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/marjon-link-road-1-5m-improvement/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:56:50 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=715 JGP are undertaking the final stage of ground investigation on behalf of AMEY as part of the construction works for the new £1.5M Marjon Link Road improvement scheme in Plymouth.  During the second half of 2013, JGP carried out the desk study and site investigation of the proposed route for geotechnical ground conditions and to...

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]]> Eden Project https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/eden-project/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:35:59 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=708 During November 2014, on behalf of The Eden Project, JGP carried out detailed geotechnical inspections of all internal and external slopes at this famous nature conservation and visitor attraction in Cornwall.  Following the inspections, JGP developed a framework document to facilitate the ongoing monitoring and management of the slopes.   JGP are proud to continue working with The Eden...

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]]> Our Consultancy Services https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/our-consultancy-services/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:28:26 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=776 John Grimes Partnership are a significant local, geotechnical, environmental, transportation and engineering design consultancy established some 26 years ago. We have experience of working closely with clients, architects and planning consultants to provide specialist advice throughout the development and implementation of housing projects by assisting with the scoping, option feasibility, planning, detailed design and construction...

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]]> Rope access inspection at Guildford Leisure Centre https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/rope-access-inspection-at-guildford-leisure-centre/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:37:05 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=791 Acting on instructions from Guildford Borough Council, Richard Glover, Steve Inman and Tim Grimes from JGP undertook a structural inspection and survey of the steel frame structure over the leisure pool located at the Spectrum Leisure Centre in Guildford. This involved a visual inspection of the steel frame structure using IRATA rope access work positioning...

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]]> Inspection of Wiltshire Fire & Rescue mast https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/inspection-of-wiltshire-fire-rescue-mast/ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:52:52 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=818 Last week, two of our roped access team, Tim Grimes and Richard Glover, undertook a visual structural inspection of a 40m high tower for Wiltshire Fire & Rescue service. The inspection consisted of using roped access techniques to visually inspect all structural elements of the mast for safety and maintenance purposes. If you require any...

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]]> The Green House, RIBA Award https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/the-green-house-riba-award/ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:11:32 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?p=826 A house worked on by JGP, The Green House in Newton Ferrers, Devon has been given a prestigious ‘Regional Award’ by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Our structural engineer, Jon Warren, worked alongside the project’s architects Nick Elkins based at Brixham firm Stan Bolt’s Architects. The Green House is a replacement house on...

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