Project recognized as a ‟remarkable feat of engineering”
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC), engineer and project manager of British
Airways i360, has been named the recipient of the Supreme Award for
Structural Engineering Excellence, the highest accolade at The
Structural Awards 2017 organized by the Institution
of Structural Engineers. The futuristic vertical pier, a unique
visitor attraction located in Brighton, U.K., was recognized with the
Award for Tall and Slender Structures.
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British Airways i360 at night. (Photo: British Airways i360)
The judging panel described the project as a “remarkable feat of
engineering,” praising Jacobs for its use of purpose-designed cladding
and sloshing liquid dampers to limit wind-induced dynamic movements,
which allowed for the slender structure design. The panel also
recognized Jacobs’ skillful work around the many challenges involved
with the construction.
“We strongly believe in the development of the most innovative and
forward-thinking solutions to achieve performance excellence in all our
projects,” said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure President Bob
Pragada. “British Airways i360 is a great example of our ability to
blend creativity with advanced technology to deliver highly successful
structures all around the world.”
British Airways i360 was conceived and designed by Marks
Barfield Architects and engineered by a Jacobs team led by Executive
Director of Operations Dr. John Roberts – the same team behind the world
renowned London
Eye. The British
Airways i360 is the world’s tallest moving observation tower and was
awarded the Guinness World Record for the most slender tower. It can
carry 200 passengers in a glass viewing pod that glides up to a height
of approximately 453 feet (138 meters), providing 360-degree views of up
to 26 miles of the south coast of England.
Throughout the project, Jacobs provided engineering design, project
management, construction design management coordination and inspection
services. The company also provided technical planning support during
the early stages of the project’s development for aspects such as
traffic, noise and environmental impact.
Organized and hosted by The Institution of Structural Engineers, the
world’s largest membership body dedicated to the art and science of
structural engineering, the annual Structural Awards celebrate the role
of structural engineers as innovative, creative design professionals and
showcase the world’s cutting edge engineering projects.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With $15 billion in
combined revenue and a talent force more than 74,000 strong, Jacobs
provides a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical,
professional and construction- and program-management for business,
industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For more
information, visit www.jacobs.com.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.