Civil Engineering Archives - John Grimes Partnership https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/news/service/civil-engineering/ Consulting Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineers Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:14:24 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 St Tudwal’s West Island https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/st-tudwals-island-west-yyns-tudwal-mawr/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:50:49 +0000 https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=8054 St Tudwal’s Island West (Ynys Tudwal Mawr) is a small island located on the coast of North Wales. It is approximately 670m in length and 185m at its widest point. Centrally situated are a lighthouse and the light keeper’s cottage, while a granite masonry quay can be found at the northern end of the island...

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]]> The Donkey Sanctuary, Steel-Framed Stable https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/donkey-sanctuary/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:14:06 +0000 https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=3670 JGP have been working with Tranby Surveying on a new steel-framed stable for The Donkey Sanctuary. The new structure required the use of JGPs multi-discipline skills, including foundations, superstructure & drainage, which allows the client to access a range of technical capabilities under one roof, JGP feel that having a broad spectrum of disciplines under...

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]]> Large Luxury home https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/multi-million-pound-house/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:06:28 +0000 https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=3545 After three years of design and construction, one of Devons largest luxury homes reached completion in mid-2019.  The multi-million-pound house nestles into the hillside overlooking the sea below. JGP provided civil, geotechnical and structural engineering services for the entirety of this state-of-the-art ultra-high spec example of modern domestic architecture. In order to achieve the architect’s...

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]]> Rock Car Park Extension & Slipway https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/rock-car-park-extension-slipway/ Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:47:13 +0000 https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=1637 JGP were employed by Padstow Harbour Commissioners to undertake various services to improve facilities for the ferry between Rock and Padstow, Cornwall.  The slipway and car park lie on the western edge of Rock on the Estuary of the River Camel.   The improvement works involved the construction of a new slipway for the ferry and...

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]]> Old Quay, Newton Ferrers – Luxury Development https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/old-quay-newton-ferrers-luxury-development/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:31:34 +0000 https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=1476 Newton Ferrers lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), just 10 miles from Plymouth.  The village of Newton Ferrers sits on the banks of the beautiful Yealm Estuary surrounded by ancient woodland and creeks, This new build residential property is located immediately on the banks of the River Yealm, commanding stunning...

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]]> Troon Adit Historic Mine Stabilisation Works https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/troon-adit-stabilisation-works/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:52:13 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?post_type=projects&p=974 This project encompassed the geotechnical ground investigation, stabilisation and structural remediation of historic mine collapses associated with Troon Adit, Cornwall. Troon is a large village located just over two miles southeast of Camborne in West Cornwall. The village is associated with the regions historical tin and copper mining industry that dominated the area in the...

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]]> Plymouth Tank Farm https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/plymouth-tank-farm/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:39:50 +0000 https://jgp-davidgsl.c9users.io/?post_type=projects&p=961 Plymouth Tank Farm is one of the main fuel storage and distribution terminals in the Southwest.  JGP have worked for Greenergy and the previous site owner Conoco Philips for an extended period providing various multi-disciplinary services. The Tank Farm is located adjacent to the estuarine ‘Cattewater’, which is the deep-water channel that connects the River...

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]]> Kingsand Clock Tower, Cornwall https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/kingsand-clock-tower-cornwall/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:28:20 +0000 https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=1414 The Maker and Rame Institute Building, which includes the locally iconic Kingsand Clock Tower, was badly damaged by severe storms in early 2014.  JGP designed the emergency temporary works and permanent remedial works, including the upgrading of the sea wall defences.   The First Storm: The initial storm that damaged the building hit on the...

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]]> Lundy Island, Bristol Channel https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/case-studies/lundy-island-bristol-channel/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:30:19 +0000 https://www.johngrimes.co.uk/?post_type=projects&p=1245 Lundy is a SSSI and the surrounding seas are a Marine Nature Reserve. JGP has worked on Lundy since 1987 engineering improvements to the island’s infrastructure.  In 2010, the works achieved Winner of The Institution of Civil Engineers South West Region Civil Engineering Project of the Year Award: Minor Projects. Projects engineered by JGP on...

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