Since 2017 Intégrale have completed desk studies, intrusive investigation and detailed risk assessment of this substantial sloping area, covering a succession of Jurassic soils and rocks, partially overlain by thick Blown Sands. Historical ironstone working features were assessed, and we liaised on the shallow depth agricultural and drainage characteristics of these very light sandy soils.
Freshford Mill, Bath Remediation work stopped at this site in 2008 when the previous developers went into liquidation. Intégrale completed supplementary validation investigation and co-ordinated specialist groundwater remediation of the remnant hydrocarbon plume, design of new soils cover and hotspot clearance to help realise the full potential of this beautiful riverside location.
Wroughton Airfield Solar Park One of the largest renewable energy facilities (50 MW) in the UK, it has been in development since 2012; Intégrale completed the Geo Desk Study and Environmental Impact Statement in 2013. Being in an AONB, English Heritage objected, and planning was delayed until March 2015. Intégrale rapidly completed the
Advising Stowey Sutton Action Group (SSAG) At Intégrale, we take our professional responsibility and knowledge very seriously……. to the extent that we are willing to work…gratis…. for local action groups with valid concerns. This quarry, located adjacent to Chew Valley Lake, has been a site of contention for six years, when permission
University of Bath and University of Bristol Both University campuses pose inherent foundation difficulties, demonstrated by more than 20 specific projects completed by Intégrale. The University of Bristol dominates a hillside formed of interbedded sandstone and mudstone, with an unfavourable bedding dip! Stabilisation frequently requires shear-key piles and ground anchors. The University of Bath,
Legoland 4, Gunzberg, Germany Assessing ground investigations, then optimising appropriate foundations for theme park rides and entertainment facilities with unusual static and dynamic spatial loading. Advising on extent of lime and cement stabilisation of largest WWII former armaments and ordnance storage complex, concurrent with UXO clearance operations.
Ulwell Reservoir, Swanage Access to this elevated site is extremely difficult. Signs of superficial slippage in 2000, triggered boreholes investigation and slope analysis; could there be a catastrophic leakage of water? Should the site be abandoned and relocated? An older reservoir at a lower elevation had been demolished.We concluded the reservoir was securely founded
Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire Access to two new houses needed a road in a 3-4m cutting that truncated an old mudslide. Initial investigations by others had resulted in a tragic fatality with Health and Safety lessons for the complete ground engineering industry.Intégrale’s boreholes revealed a complex Quaternary geology, defining ancient landslips and mudsliding. We completed
Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco completed an approach channel, new berths and breakwaters for the Integrated Project. Intégrale provided advice on rock excavation, soils suitability for hydraulic filling and designed the slopes for the navigation channel, including seismic assessment.
Portland and Bath Stone Quarries The Isle of Portland’s industrial legacy results in ubiquitous old quarries, landfills and coastal instability. Inevitably the upmarket transformation involves complex special foundations, appropriate soils: gas measurements and remediation of contamination. Most Bath Stone quarries are hidden, having been backfilled, but careful study of old maps reveals their former
