The realization of a new, second Moselle lock in Trier, Germany, presented a challenging construction project for all those involved in the undertaking, in which numerous mounting components and strict tolerance specifications had to be taken into consideration. Working in close cooperation, PERI supported the construction site managers from Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH with a project-specific formwork and scaffolding concept, just-in-time deliveries of accurately prefabricated formwork elements and continuous on-site support.
The formwork and reinforcement work in particular presented a major challenge. The main issue here was taking into consideration a large number of mounting components with extremely tight tolerance specifications. In order to comply with the required accuracies along with the short construction sched ule, a formwork concept with a high level of prefabrication was selected. PERI's formwork assembly team of experts produced and delivered the formwork elements to the jobsite ready for use, exactly matching construction site requirements in terms of quantity and time. Each of the elements was clearly marked, which meant they could easily be identified and allocated at any given time. In addition to the formwork elements, the PERI prefabrication process at the company's production facility included all recess units and timber formers used -- for example, for intake funnels, gate recesses and floating bollards -- designed for providing efficient striking operations as well as ensuring reusability.
During the construction of the Moselle lock, a PERI project coordinator supported the site management in all technical, commercial and logistical aspects of coordinating the planning and installation work, as well as ensuring the punctual supply of materials. Furthermore, PERI supervisors briefed the site personnel, as and when required, on the correct and safe handling of the systems and special formwork being used.
In order to optimize the processes involved in formwork and scaffolding technology and thus considerably increase the cost-effectiveness of the project execution, PERI provides support during all project phases with its extensive international project experience, know-how and experts, appropriate mechanical equipment and assembly halls, as well as suitable software solutions. The wealth of services provided by PERI engineers in the area of project support ranges from planning feasibility studies for particularly challenging projects and renting out materials to cover peaks in demand to cleaning and repair services for the customer's own materials. A dense network of logistic locations guarantees fast material availability.
An important element of individual project support is the formwork assembly. PERI uses state-of-the-art machines to produce cut-to-size plywood sheets and all types of special formwork -- from simple formats and box-outs to complex 3-D formwork units for one-time usage, tailor- made to meet all project requirements. All customized elements are prefabricated to the defined quality and individually assembled to accommodate the respective component or structural forms and guarantee the planned number of uses. Production and delivery to the place of use are carried out just in time and in line with the construction process.
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