by Platipus Anchors | Sep 1, 2020
Pound Green, Reading Project Specification The embankment at Pound Green is a typical clay fill construction with poor compaction. Variations in water content, exacerbated by poor drainage both within the slope and at the toe were causing the material of the...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 27, 2020
Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey Project Overview Steep marina banks were suffering from stability and erosion issues which, if left unchecked, would reduce their ability to withstand the wash of manoeuvring boats and compromise the adjacent access ways. Project Solution...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 6, 2020
A57 Land Slip – Slope Reinforcement Project Overview A landslip along a 100m stretch of the A57 Manchester Road just outside Sheffield resulted in a partial road closure whilst remedial solutions were considered. Platipus Anchors were approached by Amey...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 4, 2020
The Packington Estate, Islington Project Overview The Palm Centre was contracted to install a large Chilean Wine Palm, Jubaea chilensis, at the Packington Estate in Islington, North London. The tree was sourced in Spain, having originally been shipped from Chile 5...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 4, 2020
Wickham Market Bridge, Suffolk Project Overview As part of a refurbishment project, the bridge carrying the B1078 over the railway line at Wickham Market Station had its deck replaced. A prop force was needed to stabilise the abutments in the temporary condition while...
