Sainsbury's PFS, Sheffield - Sainsbury’s Checkout
Geolex were called in by Peter Dann Consulting Engineers to inspect, report and provide recommendations for stabilising an existing mudstone and shale slope adjacent to a petrol filling station in the heart of Sheffield.
Although there were no deep seated slip failure mechanisms at work, important consideration had to be given to the prevention of further spalling of the face of this slope through weathering and frost action.
So shallow soil nails and high tensile rock mesh were proposed and accepted by the client through Principal Contractor Lynx Forecourt Limited.
Geolex adopted glass fibre nail components to design out any risk associated with the potential of sparking and fire hazard during installation.
Access was limited both in time and space available as the existing premises had to remain open and serviceable to Sainsbury’s customers throughout the duration of the works on site.
