The shape and size of the unit made it impossible to use usual design methods, so following a consultation with their design team, Dura Composites’ engineers were able to perform an analysis which resulted in the selection of a single heavy-duty handrail and beam to connect two end frames, created from Dura Profile, and support the Dura Grating floor panels.
The finished design had several conflicts with the usual standards used to build plant access platforms, but with their significant design, fabrication and installation expertise, Dura Composites was confident that it would meet the client’s exacting requirements.
A design Risk Assessment was conducted to identify and mitigate any residual risk, and the design was altered to incorporate a self-closing door before being presented for approval.
