During November 2018, SIS Ltd were commissioned by Groundline Engineering, on behalf of Wester Power Distribution, to undertake a structural inspection works, an inspection for assessment, creation of a general arrangement drawing and complete load bearing calculations on a steel truss canal bridge in Birmingham.

Western Power Distributions required to alter the equipment the structure was carrying, thus adding an additional permeant dead loading to the structure.

A full Principal Inspection and Inspection for Assessment was carried out via the use of IRATA Rope Access personnel. Works also including a full dimensional survey in order to compile a general arrangement drawing of the structure.

From information collected from site, 2No. Interpretive reports were compiled detailing the condition of the structure and recommended remedial works required. From this, load bearing assessment calculations were undertaken by our Chartered Engineer to ensure the structure was capable of carrying the required additional equipment.

SIS Ltd also undertook the calculations for the additional loading of access scaffolding to be installed to the structure while the remedial works were carried out.

Close liaison was required between all involved parties including Western Power and the Canal & River Trust.

The works were completed safely, efficiently and to the clients satisfaction.