"When we took possession of the old
steelwork, we had to undertake a series of tests to establish the mechanical and chemical properties of the steel,”
“We cut a sample from each member and
gave it a reference for traceability. Gammax
Independent Inspection Service and Southdown Material Testing completed a tensile test, a chemical analysis and a metallographic examination."
“Once the project structural engineer was
satisfied the steelwork was fit for purpose,
we identified useable steel lengths in order to
minimise cutting and unnecessary wastage.
From the chemical analysis test results, our
Responsible Welding Coordinator, Tim Rackham, also checked the carbon equivalent values to ensure the steel was in the correct range to enable welding, where necessary, before commencing fabrication.”
