HARDING PRIZE COMPETITION 2024 | BTS


Left, figure 5:


Pressure relief at the TSC during the initial TSC construction phase PHOTO CREDIT: JACOBS


When RFI responses are required, I am responsible for


prioritising the multiple topics whilst also considering any PW changes, and either developing or reviewing the proposed responses prior to formal response to the RFI.


Where suitable, I have encouraged the collaborative


review of RFIs between the TSC teams. As the construction of the TSC TW is still ongoing,


lessons learnt sessions will be held periodically and, where agreeable, changes implemented for the remaining locations.


TSC PERMANENT WORKS The PW of the MW must be capable of operating for a planned working life of 85 years with limited future access due to operation of the power station. They are formed from cast in-situ RC (high strength and low water-cement ratio) structures, which considered a significant number of design cases to account for construction, operation, and maintenance scenarios that may be encountered. Following the completion of the majority of the HPC onshore tunnels and shafts, I shared the lessons that


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