British Museum piling

摘要

Bachy Soletanche, geotechnical specialist, has commenced a 5-month, multi-million pound piling contract to lay the foundations for the World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre at the British Museum, London. Working alongside project manager, Mace, it is using a combination of traditional and innovative techniques to lay the foundations for this extension. The piling package involves both, bearing piles and secanted piles. A secant piled basement was chosen as this can deliver the irregular and flexible shape required, will lead to a more efficient form of structure, and will also give the museum a better-assured product in terms of verticality tolerance and visual appearance.