Project Title: The Treasury Building, London
Background:
The Treasury Building in London is a building of architectural and
historical significance. From 1940 on, during the Second World War,
the building became an 'Imperial General Headquarters' for Winston
Churchill. During this period, to provide protection from German
air raids, a detonator slab was constructed, occupying some 65%
of the sub-ground floor level, providing bomb shelter space in the
basement.
Requirement:
In 2000 a contract was let to redevelop half of the Treasury Building.
As part of this project, sections of the detonator slab that had
formed the roof of the bomb shelters had to be removed in order
to provide light and air to the lower levels of the renovated building.
Constraints:
- Structural integrity
- Noise disruption
- Water control
Techniques Used:
- Wire sawing
- Stitch drilling
- Bursting
- Brokk 150 with crusher jaws
Conclusion:
This cutting project was completed at the end of February 2001 within
budget and on time with no damage to the structure. It was interesting
for the contractor to note that some structural damage had occurred
to the main building at the time the slab was built. This was probably
due, in part, to that fact that the Blitzkreign was in progress.
The redesign of the building continues on track. Robore Cuts recently
received an award from both partners for the work that they performed
on this project.
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