PRESENTATION – “Construction challenges in piling and ground engineering – Commercial Bay” by Martin Larisch of Brian Perry Civil

Presentation

When – Tuesday 31 July 2018//

Where – Room MLT2/303-102, Science Building (Opposite to School of Engineering), University of Auckland (see map below)//

Agenda –
17:30 Pre-presentation refreshments kindly sponsored by SESOC
18:00 Presentation

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Abstract

Constructability challenges in piling and ground engineering – Commercial Bay in Auckland
Structural designs for high-rise buildings, especially in seismic areas, require complex and sophisticated designs. Especially the foundation system of such buildings need special attention, not only as structural and geotechnical elements, but also with respect to the critical path of the construction programme.

The main focus of this presentation, includes the constructability of the foundation system for the Commercial Bay development. Key aspects like the selection of the most appropriate construction methods, available equipment, water proofing performance of the basement, distance of piles and diaphragm wall panels from adjacent buildings, areas with dense reinforcement, advanced concrete technology, etc. were taken into account during the planning and design phase of the building.

This presentation will highlight the general construction challenges of the diaphragm wall, the development of an advanced concrete mix design to achieve superior water proofing performance, the installation of plunged columns into the 2.4m diameter foundation piles and some temporary works design using jet grouting columns below the Zurich building.

Biography

Martin Larisch is the Geotechnical Engineering Manager of Brian Perry Civil in Auckland, New Zealand. He leads the company’s geotechnical team and provides technical & engineering input as well as design solutions for projects across New Zealand and the South Pacific region.

He obtained his University Degree in Civil Engineering in Germany and has completed his PhD at the University of Queensland in Brisbane where he has also been appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor in 2014. He is also a Chartered Professional Engineer in NZ and Australia and has published numerous technical papers for international conferences and journals.

With more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, he has worked for some of the leading piling and ground engineering companies in Germany, Australia and currently in New Zealand. He was also involved in the implementation of various new technologies and innovations in the areas of construction methodologies, hard rock drilling, drilling fluids, concrete technology and ground improvement.

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