Davy Markham

DavyMarkham - Moving Structures, Moving Bridges

DavyMarkham has an enviable track record in the design, manufacture and commissioning of complex large moving structures such as moving bridges, lifting bridges, turntables and other rotating equipment as well as the mine hoists, hoist systems and tunnel boring machines that forms the basis of its experience in the design and manufacture of moving structures.

Typically projects involve working closely with customers; artists and architects; bridge and structure designers; consulting engineers; cost and project managers to develop an engineering solution that meets exacting requirements.

DavyMarkham’s supply can include the complete or part service: -

Site surveys and assessments, risk assessments
Engineering design, design liaison and project management
Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical works; sourcing, procurement and / or liaison tasks
Fabrication, manufacture of gearing, hinge components and other moving parts
Refurbishment, renovation, where appropriate
Structural steelwork
Heavy lift arrangement and management
On-site installation and commissioning.

DavyMarkham’s design expertise is put to use to develop what are often novel solutions for bridging / project requirements. The design element begins with site surveys; makes use of FEA, 3D modelling and other techniques to help specify the solution and where necessary follow an iterative process that leads to the final design.

Engineering Skills – rotational & lateral movement techniques

In addition to applying its engineering skills and dedicated computer systems to bridge projects, DavyMarkham can bring to bear much the same rotational and lateral movement techniques to structures such as:-

sliding roofs
retractable stadium track and seating sections
rotating boat lifts - DavyMarkham fabricated the Falkirk wheel main axle
flood defence systems like the Thames Barrier
other movable structures – please enquire

Comprehensive Maintenance Service

DavyMarkham also provides comprehensive services to ensure its engineered structures deliver the required design life whether the structure is a new build or a one that the client requires refurbishing or renovating.
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